Atlanta gift, furnishings show set for Jan. 6-13
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, December 7, 2009
ATLANTA — Presentations by celebrity designers and special product displays are on tap for the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, to be held at AmericasMart Jan. 6-13.
Market officials say the event is building on the energy created by the opening of the redesigned 14th floor of Building 1 in July. Building 1 is the market's Home product center, featuring furniture, accessories, top-of-bed, area rugs and holiday/floral product.
Notable events at the January market will include:
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The January 2010 Market Gala at the High Museum of Art, celebrating the exhibition, “John Portman: Art and Architecture.” Thursday, Jan. 7, 6-9 p.m.
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Brad Ford speaks about “The Accidental Blogger,” on how his quest for inspiration detoured into the world of social media marketing. Friday, Jan. 8, 10-11 a.m.
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Kathy Ireland presents “Creating a Home,” a discussion of her design philosophy and inspirations. She will share her process of combining pattern, texture and color to create the feelings of a well-lived life. After the session she'll sign copies of her just-released book, “Creating a Home.” Friday, Jan. 8, 2-3 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Keynote address by Erik Qualman, the author of “Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do Business.” Saturday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m.-noon.
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Thom Filicia shares his design philosophy and inspirations and will sign copies of his book, “Style: Inspired Ideas for Creating Rooms You'll Love.” Saturday, Jan. 9, 2-3 p.m.
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AmericasMart University is an educational program of business classes taught by industry professionals. Sessions are offered from Thursday, Jan. 7, through Sunday, Jan. 10.
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Museum of Introductions gallery will feature design-driven area rugs and carpets in a sophisticated, museum-like setting, and will be open throughout the market.
“The energy and excitement exuding from within the Home product center has brought this category to a new level, attracting major industry players and internationally renowned designers,” said Dave Savula, senior vice president of Building 1.
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