Dallas Market Center announces full event schedule for January Total Home & Gift Market
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The 36th ARTS Awards
The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement, produced by Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network. The 36th ARTS Awards will take place on Friday, January 9 at the Hilton Anatole hotel, hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley. The ARTS Awards will include category awards as well as a special Academy of Achievement honor for the late John Feizy, founder of Feizy; the HEARTS Award presented to Heart on Main Street honoring their dedication to small businesses and local communities, and the Legendary Leadership Award to be presented to the Late Bill Winsor for his decades of vision, growth, and dedication in design.Featured Market Events
January market offers a full week of engaging events created for a productive and inspiring experience. Below is a selection of highlights; the full schedule is available online.Daily:
- January 7-10 | 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Ring In, Win Big! | WTC 12 Stop by our big red telephone booth on the 12th floor and leave us a quick message! Your store will be entered for a chance to be highlighted in the June issue of Spark Magazine—plus you could win two free hotel nights for your next market and an Amex gift card.
- January 7-9 | Secret Box Brunch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy a vibrant pop-up brunch with delicious bites, mimosas, and a curated gift box with exclusive goodies from select temp exhibitors.
- January 7-9 | 1 p.m. – Temps Swag Crawl Be one of the first 50 buyers to hit the 11th floor and load up on free swag from your favorite temp booths! While you’re at it, grab a drink, meet some awesome people, and enjoy the good vibes.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
- 8:30 a.m. – Market Hall Coffee + Donuts | Market Hall North Hall
- 10 a.m. – Latte Art Coffee Bar | WTC 11
- 2 p.m. – Boutique Hub Accessories Spotlight Tour | WTC 13 – Meet at Buyer’s Lounge Join Boutique Hub’s Samantha Conner for a guided walking tour of the 13th floor showrooms, spotlighting the season’s must-have accessories and the trends shaping the next retail season.
- 2 p.m. – Designer Afternoon Mixer Hosted by IDS, ASID, ART | TM 1 – Temps Join fellow designers for a cocktail at the Designer Afternoon Mixer, hosted by ASID, IDS, and ART. Connect, collaborate, and toast to the kick-off of a successful market in the LUXE Design Temps.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
- 8:30 a.m. – Market Hall Coffee + Donuts | Market Hall North Hall
- 10 a.m. – Latte Art Coffee Bar | WTC 12
- 10:30 a.m. – Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations – “Retail is Alive: Navigating New Challenges in the Home & Gift Marketplace” | IHDC 2F215 – Textile Salon Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash, and ART A conversation about the challenges facing retailers today and the strategies driving success. Panelists share real-world insights on how creativity, connection, and adaptability are keeping brick-and-mortar thriving.
- Noon – Lunch & Learn: Designed to Profit – Expanding Your Design Revenue with Custom Window Treatments | IHDC 2F215 – Textile Salon Presented by Dallas Market Center and Window Fashion VISION magazine Learn how to confidently add custom window coverings to your offerings, build strong workroom partnerships, price for profit, and communicate the value of custom fabrication. A complimentary lunch will be provided for attendees.
- 1 p.m. – Matouk: The Insider’s Guide to Luxury Bedding | IHDC 1D106 – Coco & Dash Discover how Matouk brings together beautiful designs, classic colors, timeless style, and meticulous craftsmanship to create beds that inspire and deliver lasting value for the design trade.
- 2 p.m. – Designer Hidden Gems Tour Led by Heather Fujikawa | Meet Outside Coco & Dash Join House Sprucing’s Heather Fujikawa for an exclusive walk-through of the Design Center (IHDC) and LUXE Design Temps, uncovering unique finds and insider favorites along the way.
- 2 p.m. – Boutique Hub Accessories Spotlight Tour | WTC 11 – Meet at Info Booth Join Boutique Hub’s Samantha Conner for her second guided tour as she explores the 11th Floor Temps, where accessory innovation and emerging brands shine.
- 3 p.m. – Uncorked: 10 Minute Pop-In of The Gallery | Meet at WTC 1 Enjoy a 10-minute champagne preview of The Gallery, a 22,000-square-foot, open-daily shared showroom space featuring curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting.
- 4 p.m. – Market Hall Temps Beer & Wine Bar | Market Hall – Temps
- 4 p.m. – Fireside Chat with ARTS Awards Finalists – Home Frontiers: Navigating the Future of Design, Retail & Manufacturing | WTC 268 – Uttermost A dynamic fireside conversation with leading voices in retail, product design, manufacturing, and interior design exploring how the industry collaborates, innovates, and adapts to changing trends, consumer expectations, and the future of home.
- 5 p.m. – MC Studio x Modern Luxury: Showroom Expansion Party | IHDC 2F140 – MC Studio Celebrate MC Studio’s newly expanded showroom with an evening of signature refreshments hosted with Modern Luxury ahead of the ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party.
- 6 p.m. – 36th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party with Heart on Main Street | IHDC 2F212 Preview standout products from this year’s ARTS Awards manufacturing and product design finalists in a curated gallery setting and celebrate the innovation and craftsmanship that define the home industry.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
- 8:30 a.m. – Market Hall Coffee + Donuts | Market Hall North Hall
- 10 a.m. – Latte Art Coffee Bar | WTC 11
- 11 a.m. – Hot Chocolate Bar | WTC 12
- 2 p.m. – Champagne Bar | WTC 11
- 3 p.m. – Candy Bar Pop-Up | WTC 12
- 3 p.m. – Uncorked: 10 Minute Pop-In of The Gallery | Meet at WTC 1 Enjoy a 10-minute champagne preview of The Gallery, a 22,000-square-foot, open-daily shared showroom space featuring curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting.