Even stormy weather couldn’t dampen enthusiasm for the much-anticipated annual ARTS Awards – produced by Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network – on Friday, January 10. Co-hosted by design mavens Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley, the category winners were announced and the Academy of Achievement recognition was presented to Andy Singer, founder of Visual Comfort. In addition, the HEARTS Award was presented to The H Foundation, and the Trailblazer Award was given to Lois DelNegro.
“Congratulations to the ARTS Awards recipients and our distinguished honorees this year,” stated Cindy Morris, president & CEO of Dallas Market Center. Sharon Davis, executive director of ART, added, “Everyone had a lovely evening of celebrating the industry as well as honoring creative leaders.”
The 35th ARTS Awards Recipients Are:
Special Awards
Academy of Achievement: Andy Singer, Visual Comfort
Trailblazer: Lois DelNegro, Global Views
HEARTS Award: The H Foundation
Product Designer: Amber Lewis, Amber Interior Design
Interior Designer: Christi Barbour, Barbour Spangle Design
Retail Categories
Lighting Showroom
East/Atlantic: Magnolia Lighting, Hernando, MS
Midwest/Southwest: Lightology, Chicago
West: Ultra Design Center, Denver
Home Accents Store
East/Atlantic: Mustard Seed Market and Home, Blowing Rock, NC
Midwest/Southwest: Coco & Dash, Dallas
West: Absolutely Fabulous Unique Gifts & Décor, Huntington Beach, CA
Furniture Store—Single Location: Leon & Lulu, Clawson, MI
Furniture Store—Multiple Location: Lee Douglas Interiors, Lincoln, NE
Design Studio: Megan Molten, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Sales Representatives
East/Atlantic: Vince Hall, Vince Hall & Associates
Midwest/Southwest: Ruth Grigson, Ivystone
West: Sally Windnagle, Codarus
Manufacturer Categories
Green Award: Phillips Collection
Accent Furniture: Revelation by Uttermost
Area Rugs: Loloi
Home Accents: Kalalou
Home Textiles: Lili Alessandra
Lamps: Currey & Company
Lighting Fixtures: Visual Comfort & Co.
Outdoor Living: POLYWOOD
Tabletop: Annieglass
Wall Décor: Wendover Art Group
Sponsors for the 35th ARTS Awards include media and organization partners such as Home Accents Today featuring Furniture, Lighting, & Décor; Gifts & Decorative Accessories; HFN; Designers Today; Furniture/Today; Home Textiles Today; Aspire; Interior Design Society; Luxe Interiors + Design; Modern Luxury; PaperCity; Business of Home; Décor News Now; and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
For more information, visit the ARTS Awards website. Keep up-to-date with Dallas Market Center events and happenings on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use #ARTSAwards to stay connected.
To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Blog.
