ART Talks are a popular session during our annual conference. ART Talks Digital will appear throughout the year and feature conversations with industry professionals about challenges and hot topics all of us are facing. Click on the video below for AI in Your Business – a conversation with Shelia Butler, Jola and Jason Phillips, Phillips Collection.
Join Cheryl Kees Clendenon and Liz Lapan, the visionary and integrator balancing all the moving parts of a full-service interior design firm in their no-nonsense and thought-provoking podcast, the Damn Good Designer.
Each episode is full of damn good truths and real talk as they share invaluable insights on how to run and build a successful business while challenging the norms, the industry, each other and YOU. Emphasizing a business-savvy approach, Cheryl and Liz take you on a roller coaster of discovery, considering success from a different lens, breaking free from groupthink, and encouraging you to embrace your own authentic designer self. There is not much they will not say “out loud”. You’ll find no room for conformity as they shatter the mold of one-size-fits-all business practices. If you’re seeking a dose of inspiration, a splash of unconventional wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on the entrepreneurial world, the Damn Good Designer is your go-to podcast.
Is your showroom fine-tuned to be as profitable as it could be? While the idea of overhauling your business might sound daunting, it doesn’t have to be. From your customers’ first touch points to the products you sell, Matt Rowan of Dominion Lighting sits down with Liz and Raelle of ALA to share actionable steps you can take, whether one-by-one or all at once, to reimagine your showroom business and improve sales.
Matt Rowan began his work with Dominion Lighting as part of a team tasked with updating the company’s brand and reimagining their business. Matt has more than 25 years of experience in the design industry and has helped brands collaborate to create seamless user experiences and unified brand impressions. His work with Dominion Lighting has allowed him to couple his life-long passion for lighting with his expertise in brand development.
October 9, 2023 – Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that reservations are now open for the 34th ARTS Awards, the premier event honoring home industry excellence. The event will take place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas on Friday, January 12, 2024.
The ARTS Awards, presented annually during the January Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, recognizes preeminent manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers, and sales representatives.
After a judging process guided by an esteemed judging panel of independent industry experts, the category winners will be announced at the gala. In addition, special awards will be presented including the Academy of Achievement to Maria Mullen, the Legendary Leadership Award to Karen McNeill, and the HEARTS Award to Amir Loloi.
Tickets are $170 for ART members and $200 for non-members. Tables are also available. For more information visit https://dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/reservations/.
Sponsors for the 34th ARTS Awards include: Aspire Design & Home; Furniture, Lighting & Décor; Business of Home; Home Accents Today; Décor News Now; Houstonia; Home Textiles Today; Designers Today; Furniture Today; Gifts & Decorative Accessories; Modern Luxury Interiors; Paper City; Interior Design Society, and Sustainable Furnishings Council.
October 3, 2023 / Charlotte, NC – ART (Accessories Resource Team, Inc.) announces that its next annual conference will be held next on May 8-10, 2024 at the Loews New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA.
“We’re excited to be back in New Orleans for 2024 and to bring our unique programming to attendees”, said Colleen Daly, Howard Elliott, co-chair of the ART Conference Committee.
“We plan to build on the success of our conferences and take advantage of the opportunity to expand our program shorts, business sessions and special events in a meaningful way.”
“We expect to continue our conference tradition of planning and executing a community service project during our time in New Orleans. Our attendees and our industry are very generous and we look forward to another successful install”, said Rachel Fleischer, Hermitage Design Center and co-chair of the ART Conference Committee.
Sponsorship signup will be available during October High Point Market and beyond. The schedule will be published in the late Fall 2023 and early-bird registration will begin soon.
