Member Events @ Market – High Point – April 2026
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ART Co-Sponsored with Howard Elliott
Saturday, April 25 – 12-2 pm – Howard Elliott – IHFC – H-324 – Design Meets AI: From Prompt to Placement. Hosted by Howard Elliott and co-sponsored by ART.
What if the tools you already use could significantly reduce your workload and expand your creative output? In this immersive Lunch and Learn, Jenna Gaidusek of AI for Interior Designers™ shares the foundations of today’s most accessible AI platforms including Gemini from Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot. She will explain how to leverage them for research, content creation, ideation, and everyday efficiency so you can start saving time immediately. Then the session moves from theory to reality. Jenna will demonstrate what generative AI can create right now and introduce her custom-built app. She will test it live by walking the showroom and placing Howard Elliott products directly into a real design scenario using a custom session experience. You will leave with practical knowledge, real examples, and a clear understanding of how AI can enhance creativity while streamlining your process.
ART Member Events:
The Howard Elliott Collection
Monday, April 27 – 12 noon – Howard Elliott, IHFC – H324 – Apertures and Atmosphere: How Designers and Photographers Turn Beautiful Spaces into Powerful Stories. Reserve a seat
Varaluz
Sunday, April 26 – 12 noon to 1 pm – Varaluz, Market Square – 290, Floor 2 – Lighting Beyond Specification: The Rise of Designer-Led Customization: Lighting is no longer just selection — it’s strategy. Join ASID and Varaluz for a forward-looking conversation drawing on the ASID 2026 Trends Outlook Report. Together, we’ll explore customization, collaboration, and the evolving role of designers in shaping the products they specify.
Uttermost
Saturday, April 25 – 3:00 to 6:00 pm – Uttermost – IHFC C448: Uttermost Market Mixer – Kick off Market in style at the Uttermost Market Mixer – an afternoon designed for connection, inspiration, and a little fun. Sip specialty cocktails, enjoy chef-curated hors d’oeuvres, and vibe to a live DJ while exploring our latest introductions. Stop by the Sunbrella® stain bar, snap a photo at the photobooth, and enjoy exclusive giveaways. It’s the perfect mix of design, energy, and celebration at High Point Market – don’t miss it!
RSVP – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984647386759?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday, April 26 – 10:00 AM – Uttermost – IHFC C448: What It Takes to Attract, Close, and Keep Clients When the Market Gets Tough: This High Point Market panel is a no-fluff conversation on what designers are facing right now and what’s actually working in an unstable market. Four seasoned coaches and industry leaders bring real strategy, real examples, and clear next steps. No fluff. No recycled advice. High engagement. High trust. High value for attendees and sponsors alike. Attendees will leave with clear language to attract better clients, practical strategies to close with confidence, and specific actions to stabilize and strengthen their client pipeline immediately.
Panelists: Nancy Quinn, Business Coach to Interior Designers, Founder of Profit Insiders Coaching; Lesley Myrick, Interior Designer and Business Coach for Profit Insiders Coaching; Katie Decker-Erickson, MBA, Interior Designer and Founder of Success by Design, Mastering the Business of Interior Design, personalized coaching and podcast for six-and seven-figure interior designers; Michelle Lynne, Founder of The Design Bakehouse, Business Mentor to Interior Designers, Voice Behind the Designed for the Creative Mind podcast
REGISTER – https://interiordesignsociety.glueup.com/event/what-it-takes-to-attract-close-and-keep-clients-when-the-market-gets-tough-173720/
Sunday, April 26th – 11:00 – 2:00 PM – Uttermost – IHFC C448 – Brunch Soirée, Settle into a relaxed, soulful start to your Market day at the Uttermost Brunch Soirée. Enjoy brunch-inspired fare, specialty cocktails, and the smooth sounds of live music while you browse the showroom. It’s a warm, welcoming gathering designed to start your Market day on the perfect note. RSVP – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985067622696?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday, April 26th – 3:00 – 6:00 pm – Uttermost IHFC C448 – Happy Hour: Wrap up your Market day with us by enjoying curated cocktails and savoring delicious hors d’oeuvres while soaking in some fun tunes with a live DJ! It’s an easygoing, high-energy way to explore hundreds of new introductions from Uttermost, REVELATION, and our newest Outdoor collections.
Monday, April 27th- 9:00 AM – 11:00 – Uttermost – IHFC C448 Specialty Coffee Bar. Fuel your Market morning at the Uttermost Specialty Coffee Bar. Enjoy specialty coffees and teas handcrafted by professional baristas, perfect for easing into the day or recharging between appointments. While you sip, we invite you to stay and join ASID and Uttermost for “The Art of Elevated Living: ASID’s 2026 Outlook”, a forward-looking conversation on what’s next in design.
Monday, April 27th 10:00 AM – Uttermost – IHFC C448 – The Art of Elevated Living: ASID’s 2026 Outlook. Join ASID and Uttermost for a forward-looking conversation on what’s next in design, and what it means for your practice. Drawing from ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook report, this session explores expressive, personality-driven interiors, elevated craftsmanship, and design rooted in purpose and performance. Moderated by ASID, leading designers will translate these insights into actionable ideas for today’s high-end residential and hospitality projects. RSVP – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985067058007?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28 – Uttermost – IHFC C448: Happy Hour – Unwind with us during Happy Hour at Uttermost. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while browsing hundreds of new introductions across Uttermost, REVELATION, and our newest Outdoor collections. It’s the ideal blend of discovery and downtime designed to inspire, refresh, and spark new ideas as the day winds down.
HiEnd Accents
Monday, April 27 – 4:30 to 6:30 pm – HiEnd Accents – Showplace 2500: Swatches & Spritz – An exclusive event for designers and home stagers.
Rhobin DelaCruz
Saturday, April 25 – 9:30 am – Rhobin DelaCruz – The Point – High Point Style Spotter Tour
Saturday, April 25 – 4:00 to 6:00 pm – Rhobin DelaCruz at Crystorama – IHFC H241 – Meet & Mingle Tastemaker Happy Hour
Sunday, April 26 – 11:00 to 12 pm – Rhobin DelaCruz at Classic Home – Showplace 2400 – The Design Bestie Panel – Service Through Design
Saturday, April 26 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Rhobin DelaCruz at Regina Andrews – IHFC IH006 – Panel, Discover your Designer SuperPower
Saturday, April 26 – 5:00 to 7:00 pm – Rhobin DelaCruz at Eicholtz – 129 S Hamilton – DAA x High Point Market, an evening of Connection
Monday, April 27 – 9:30 to 11 am – Rhobin DelaCruz – TDB Andrews High School Teachers’ Lounge – Breakfast and Tour
Monday, April 27 – 12 to 2:00 pm – Rhobin DelaCruz at Howard Elliot – IHFC H324 – TDB Panel and Mingle
Monday, April 27 – 2:00 to 3:00 pm – Rhobin DelaCruz – The Point – StyleSpotter Trend Panel
Feizy Rugs
Friday, April 24 – 1:00 to 2:00 pm – Feizy Rugs, 309 N. Hamilton– From Inquiry to Ideal Client: Mastering Qualification & Conversion in a Cautious Market – featuring Melissa Galt – RSVP required
Friday, April 24 – 3:00 to 4:00 pm – Feizy Rugs, 309 N. Hamilton – Redefining the Luxury Client: Profit, Strategy, and the Everyday Market – speakers: Cheryl Clendenon, Ryan Williams, Shandy Arend, Keffie Lancaster
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 to noon – Feizy Rugs, 309 N. Hamilton – White-Glove or Bottleneck? How Procurement Shapes the Client Experience – speakers: Michelle Lynn, Blair Ryan, Alisha Taylor, Ryann Swan Hackett
Saturday, April 25 – 1:00 to 2:00 pm – Feizy Rugs, 309 N Hamilton – Design Outside the Box – Building a Bold and Meaningful Brand – speakers: Rick Campos, Jamie Gasparovic, Rona Graf, Amber Guyton
Saturday, April 25 – 3:00 to 4:00 pm – Feizy Rugs, 309 N. Hamilton – The Quiet Yes: How Luxury Design Sells Through Emotion – speakers: Tracee Murphy, Michael Mitchell, Kate O’Hara
Saturday, April 25 – 4:00 to 6:00 pm – Feizy Rugs, 309 N. Hamilton – Sips & Style with Thom Filicia
Kristi Hopper and Dann Foley
Saturday, April 25 – 2:00 to 3:00 pm – Universal Furniture, 101 S Hamilton St – Six Figure Snafus: How to Mitigate Your Most Expensive Challenges – speakers, Kristi Hopper, Dann Foley and Cindy Hodnett
Christopher Todd Hall – Christopher Todd Design
Saturday, April 25 – 2:00 to 3:00 pm – CODARUS Showroom – Moss Home | 3rd Floor | 300 W. Broad Avenue – Panel Discussion: The Cool Girls’ Guide to Navigating the Social Scene at High Point Market -Join the founder of The Cool Girls’ Guide to High Point Market, Marisa Wilson, as she sits down with Christopher Todd, Don Ricardo Massenburg, and Rasheeda Gray for a candid conversation about navigating the social scene at market.
Saturday, April 25 – 3:00 – 6:00 pm | Launch Party: Christopher Todd Living by Moss Home | 3rd Floor | 300 W. Broad Avenue
Sunday, April 26, 2026 – 2:00 to 3:00 pm – CODARUS Showroom – Moss Home | 3rd Floor | 300 W. Broad Avenue – Designing for Profit: Structure, Strategy, and Sourcing – Sponsored by Revolution Fabrics. In this panel moderated by Erin Weir, co-founder of the Pearl Collective, panelists Christopher Todd, Don Ricardo and Massenburg, and Jaque Bethke will explore how designers structure sourcing and procurement processes to strengthen profitability and improve project efficiency. Attendees will gain practical insight into building organized purchasing workflows, cultivating strong vendor relationships, and aligning specification decisions with budgets, timelines, and client expectations. RSVP Link: https://www.eventbrite.
Stylecraft
Sunday, April 26 – 12 noon – Harp & Finial by Stylecraft, IHFC H440 – Lunch and Launch – Celebrating their evolution and and a new chapter in home. Co-sponsored by Home Accents Today and Sherwin Williams.
Monday, April 27 – 12 noon – Stylecraft – 130 South Main – Lunch with Tamara Day – Co-hosted by Home Accents Today and Sherwin Williams.
Hubbardton Forge
Sunday, April 26 – 11:00 am – Brunch / 11:30 am Panel – Hubbardton Forge, *HFC – IH211 – Sunday Brunch @ The Forge: PROTECT YOUR MARGINS WITH STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING – Come for Sunday brunch and join Hubbardton Forge Design Advisory Panel members Andrea Schumacher, Kurt McKeithan, Lisa Kahn, and Tula Summerford for a dynamic discussion with advice as to how to Protect your Margins with Strategic Decision-Making, moderated by Susan Jones, Group Publisher of Design News Now/Lighting News Now/Home News Now. We’ll focus on the importance of exceptional service from key vendors, navigating the pitfalls of online competition, and using product customization to increase your margins, making it truly a one-of-a-kind experience for your clients.