ANDMORE Announces Programming for High Point Market

April 3, 2024  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

“Beyond world-class sourcing, ANDMORE at High Point Market gathers tastemakers and industry moguls to share insights exploring best business practices and impactful design,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “Seminars, celebrations and tours combine to create a fruitful Market experience driven by industry connection.”

Aligning with the new Spring Friday opening set for ANDMORE’s temporary offerings, Suites at Market Square (Suites) unlocks campus activities one day before Market’s official opening.

Andrea Schumacher of Andrea Schumacher Interiors hosts a Book Signing & Liesl Wallpaper Collection Launch on April 12, at 2 pm, on the ground floor of Suites. Susie Novak, founder of Susie Novak Interiors, leads a Shoppe Object – High Point Highlights Tour exploring standout products and fresh resources on Friday at 2 pm.

Discussion on design is illuminated at High Point Market, with keynote presentations and educational journeys identifying the new and next in the design space. The Sherwin-Williams Seminar Space on the third floor of Suites presents four trend-driven seminars.

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) collaborates with Sherwin-Williams in ASID Talking Trends in Residential Design: Seek Connection, Quiet Luxury and Personalization (1 CEU), when Joni Vanderslice, Christi Barbour, Susan Currie, Laura Sullivan and Dr. Dawn Haynie explore the latest trends impacting interior design on April 13, at 11 am. Emily Kantz, Sherwin-Williams Color Marketing Manager, leads the Sherwin-Williams 2024 Colormix® Forecast on April 13, at 1 pm., to preview the year’s top color and design trends (1 CEU).

Eric Choi and Zoe Feldman discuss lighting’s evolution and the industry’s subsequent pivot and adaptation in Navigating Technology Advancements in Lighting Innovation!, on April 14, at 1 pm., in partnership with Furniture, Lighting + Décor (1 CEU). Natalie Miller, Sherwin-Williams Designer Account Executive, explores dynamics impacting residential design in Wellness Design in the Home on Monday, April 15, at 11 a.m. (1 CEU).

Industry veterans offer organizational insights through two business-focused sessions designed to influence better business practices. 

Mike Peterson, founder of Science in Design, leads a conversation combining elements of science and business as he identifies key elements of brand marketing in The Power of Personal Branding (1 CEU) on April 13, at 3 pm.

In Support Yourself, Your Firm and Your Employees, Beth Diana Smith, Peter Rowe and Matthew De Geeter discuss opportunities to maintain a healthy business on April 15, at 1 pm. (1 CEU). 

Seminar sessions are free, and attendees are encouraged to register at ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/Events.

Discover Market Through Expert-Led Tours Guided education elevates Market discovery with eight tours across three days of the buying event.

Nikki Chu of Nikki Chu Home guides buyers through the INTERHALL Highlights Tour on April 13, at 2 pm., to discover the must-haves of INTERHALL this Spring. Celebrity lifestyle expert and interior designer, Evette Rios, leads the Shoppe Object – High Point Highlights Tour for a curated journey highlighting next level designs in Shoppe Object – High Point on April 14 at 11:30 am.

The Suite Spot Tours series highlights the best of Suites over three days of Market with 90-minute tours. Noel Gatts of Noel Gatts Design starts on April 13, at 3:30 pm.; Windsor Dalton of Windsor Dalton Designs leads on April 14, at 1:30 pm.; and Karen Wolf of k+co LIVING closes the series on April 15, at 11:30 am. All Suite Spot tours depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge on the top floor of Suites.

In Photography Like a Pro: Talk & Tour, Linda Holt of Linda Holt Creative gives a hands-on presentation with photography tips to transform everyday photos into curated portfolios. Linda leads two sessions on Sunday, April 14, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

ANDMORE at High Point Market closes its tour series with the Lighting Highlights Tour led by Laetitia Laurent of Laure Nell Interiors for a journey through lighting resources on April 15, at 1:30 pm.

All tours are free and require advance registration. Visit ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/Events for more details and sign-up. 

Market Celebrations and Amenities Foster Celebration

Alongside seminars and tours, Market attendees can enjoy collection launches, themed celebrations and daily food and beverage amenities offered across five days of High Point Market, including light bites, complimentary cocktail hours and buyer breakfasts.

Visit ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/Events for more details, registration links and a full list of ANDMORE at High Point Market events and programming.