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January 2019 Lightovation Delivers More Buyers, New Products

kcaron — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:14:01 +0000

January 2019 Lightovation Delivers More Buyers, New Products kcaron Mon, 02/04/2019 - 11:14

Lightovation—Dallas International Lighting Show extended its leadership position and deepened connections between buyers and sellers while welcoming a record number of attendees to its most recent show at Dallas Market Center. The January event saw an increase in attendance by retail decision makers over last year, including a 22 percent increase in new buyers attending from the U.S.

During the five day event, buyers representing leading retail showrooms from throughout the western hemisphere reviewed a comprehensive collection of new products including the latest designs and technology across more than 1 million square feet dedicated to lighting.

New and expanded showrooms included Eurofase, Sonneman, Varaluz, Kuzco Lighting, Alora Lighting, Fanimation and Big Ass Fans. Nine new exhibitors and one expansion filled out the Spectrum shared showroom. In the Interior Home + Design Center, Visual Comfort Group increased its presence with an expansion in Taylors and a new Generation Lighting showroom.

“We are extremely pleased with the success of the must-attend global event for the business of lighting. Each January we create a dynamic intersection of commerce, innovation and inspiration,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “While setting a new benchmark for attendance we also delivered the complete experience including thousands of new products plus inspiring events and the legendary Dallas showroom parties, nightlife and local restaurants.”

Headlining the hundreds of market events, showroom receptions, promotions and seminars were keynotes inside the SMART Center, powered by Dallas Market Center and the American Lighting Assn. (ALA). The education portion of Lightovation kicked off with a pre-show keynote presentation by marketing expert Leslie Carothers on maximizing ROI using digital marketing tools followed by a three-part workshop series on Google My Business, Facebook and Instagram. Additional seminars, coordinated by ALA, included three 90-minute discussions on linear light sources, selecting recessed fixtures and lighting controls led by lighting designer Peter Romaniello.

On Friday evening, the 30th annual ARTS Awards took place to a capacity crowd, awarding the home industry’s highest honor across more than 20 categories including Lighting Showroom awards to Elements at Home (East/Atlantic Region), Southern Lights (Midwest/Southwest Region) and Urban Lighting (West Region); the Green Award to Hubbardton Forge; and lighting manufacturing awards to Regina Andrew (for Portable Lamps) and Hubbardton Forge (for Lighting Fixtures). Also noteworthy at ARTS from a lighting perspective were Sales Representative winners Brad Krieger (for Midwest/Southwest Region) and Martha Graham (for East/Atlantic Region).

Among the product highlights at this January’s event were designer collaborations including the highly-anticipated line from famed TV personality Ellen DeGeneres and Generation Lighting as well as a Thomas O’Brien collection with Generation Lighting; Progress Lighting’s collection with interior designer and Bravo TV's "Million Dollar Decorators" star Jeffrey Alan Marks; the collaboration between Mark D. Sikes and Hudson Valley Lighting appropriately named “Classics”; Corbett Lighting’s debut of its collection with multi-award winning interior designer and "Million Dollar Decorators" star Martyn Lawrence Bullard; and Kalco’s June Collection, which kicked off a new partnership with The Hollywood Reporter.

Looking ahead, make plans now to secure special rates in a new host hotel for the June show, the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Limited room blocks at a deeply discounted rate are available for retailers and sales representatives. In addition, nominate retail personnel who have never been to market before for the June 2019 Light Stars program, which enables top retail sales floor personnel to experience the largest lighting market in North America. Aside from rewarding hard-working and talented showroom employees, the Light Stars program enhances the perspective of the next generation of lighting retailers by exposing them to educational opportunities, display inspiration and a higher level of engagement with product introductions.

30th Annual ARTS Awards Reservations Now Open

kcaron — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:01:47 +0000

30th Annual ARTS Awards Reservations Now Open kcaron Tue, 10/02/2018 - 11:01

Reservations are now open for the 30th Annual ARTS Awards, the premier event honoring home industry excellence presented by Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network.

The ARTS Awards, presented annually in January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, acknowledges preeminent manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, products designers and sales representatives.

The gala event will be at the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. After a judging process guided by a panel of independent industry experts, the category winners will be announced. In addition, the special Academy of Achievement Award will be presented to David Gebhart.

Reservations are available online via the ARTS Awards website. Tickets are $145 for ART members and $170 for non-members. Tables are also available.

Sponsors for the 30th Annual ARTS Awards include Designers Today; enLIGHTenment; Furniture, Lighting & Decor; Furniture Today; Gifts & Decorative Accessories; Giftware News; Home Accents Today; Home Furnishings News; Home Textiles Today; Interior Design Society; and Sustainable Furnishings Council.

29th Annual ARTS Awards Reservations Are Now Open

kcaron — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:02:52 +0000

29th Annual ARTS Awards Reservations Are Now Open

kcaron Tue, 10/24/2017 - 10:02

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network today announced that reservations are now open for the 29th annual ARTS Awards.

The ARTS Awards, presented annually in January during the Total Home & Gift Market, recognizes manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, products designers and sales representatives in up to 27 categories. Reservations are available online at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.

“We are anticipating hundreds in attendance and extend the invitation to countless others wanting to experience this inspiring ARTS Awards gala,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “The gala celebration is a one-of-a-kind event commemorating the home industry and its leaders.”

The black-tie gala event will be at the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. After a nomination and judging process guided by a panel of independent industry experts, the category winners will be announced. In addition, the special Academy of Achievement Award will be presented to Randy Eller.

Sponsors for the 29th annual ARTS Awards include enLIGHTenment, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Giftware News, HFN, Home & Textiles Today, Home Accents Today, Interior Design Society and Lighting & Decor.