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A.R.T. Furniture Celebrates 4 New Collections, Hosts High Point Events
April 1,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market 
Celebrating its debut at the new Markor Art Center, the Ontario, Calif.-based company will also mark 15 years in business. In addition to “Landmark,” named in celebration of its anniversary, A.R.T. will also be launching “La Scala”, “El Rey”, and “Bobby Berk for A.R.T.”; designed with the interior designer and star of Netflix’s award-winning Queer Eye.
“The beauty and grace of the Markor Art Center has been an inspiration to our marketing, sales and product development efforts. The building is truly a work of art; and our company mission is to enable people to make their lives a Work of A.R.T.,” said Doug Rozenboom, SVP of merchandising and marketing, A.R.T. Furniture. “Our creativity, social interaction and service with customers will take a dramatic swing towards the future this spring. We’re prepared for not only excitement around our new showroom, but also our four absolutely beautiful collections designed to mark the occasion.”
From April 5 – 10, A.R.T.’s showroom will have many events, including designer game shows, Bobby Berk book signings, launch events and nightly celebrations.
“Our mission is to be the cornerstone and to be inspired, learn and buy this market. The events we have planned are cultivated to celebrate everyone’s passion for furniture and design and will be hosted by emerging leaders and influencers within the industry,” said Jeff Cook, CEO of A.R.T.
Bobby Berk himself will host and participate in three events at the showroom. Each night, entertainment will take place on the rooftop “Skybar and Terrace” atop the Markor Art Center. “We’re prepared to make this market the best ever for A.R.T. We would like to share with everyone the product and excitement that makes our company so special,” added Cook.
A.R.T. Furniture High Point Market Events:
A Work of A.R.T. Party
Friday, April 5, 6 – 9 p.m.
A.R.T. showroom rooftop “SkyBar and Terrace”
Details: Celebrate your life as a Work of A.R.T. with music and an amazing view from the 5th floor. Live music by The Dickens band.
Fun + Games at A.R.T.
Saturday, April 6, 4 – 6 p.m.
A.R.T. “Glass House” adjacent to the showroom.
Details: It’s all fun and games! Join us for a lively game of Wheel of Design in the Glass House from 4-5 followed by a cocktail mixer in our cafe on the 4th floor from 5-6. Bobby Berk, Kelli Lamb, Kathy Kuo, Brady Tolbert, Nina Magon and Lori Paranjape will be answering tough questions and sharing industry tips and tricks along the way.
RUETOP Bobby Berk Launch Party
Date: Saturday, April 6, 6 – 9 p.m.
A.R.T. showroom rooftop “SkyBar and Terrace”
Details: It’s the party of the season! Join Rue Magazine and Bobby Berk -- award-winning designer and star of Netflix’s Queer Eye -- for a rooftop soiree celebrating Bobby’s beautiful new collection with A.R.T. Brush elbows with industry icons while enjoying tasty cocktails and gourmet appetizers. Cheers to that! Live house music by Chicago’s famous DJ, Michael Serafini.
Designer Jeopardy! with Bobby Berk and Friends
Sunday, April 7, 10 – 11 a.m.
A.R.T. “Glass House” adjacent to the showroom.
Details: Designer Jeopardy! with Bobby and Friends: Join Bobby Berk, Corey Damen-Jenkins, Kelli Ellis, Justina Blankeney, Chad James, and Britany Simon for a lively game of Designer Jeopardy! hosted by Kelli Lamb, editor-in-chief at Rue Magazine. The game board will cover the good, the bad, and the ugly.
A.R.T. Furniture’s showroom is located at 122A N Hamilton St., High Point, N.C.