Socials, seminars on tap for summer Showtime
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, May 12, 2008
High Point — Several social and educational events are scheduled for Showtime, the semiannual fabric market sponsored by the International Textile Market Assn., to be held here June 1–4.
The fabric exhibition usually draws guests from more than 800 companies, largely from the home furnishings industry, to view introductions and order decorative products from ITMA member mills, converters, tanneries and trim manufacturers.
"At Showtime, those leaders begin their search for the right design to marry with their product. It's what makes Showtime exciting," said ITMA Director Catherine Morsell.
The Studio at Showtime will return to Suites at Market Square, with more than 12 textile design studios exhibiting original artwork and antique documents used for product development.
Design Options, a California-based trend forecasting firm, will give a presentation on Fall/Winter 2009, the West Coast Perspective, at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3.
For information about Showtime, call the ITMA at (336) 885-6842 or visit www.itma-showtime.com.
Showtime events include:
Sunday, June 1
Noon–6 p.m., fabric showings
Noon–7 p.m., Studio open
6–8 p.m., Show Your True Color, Welcome Party and Auction in Historic Market Square Courtyard.
Monday, June 2
8 a.m.–6 p.m., fabric showings
9 a.m.–7 p.m., studio open
5:30–7 p.m., Industry Mixer at Sammy G. Steakhouse, Market Square.
Tuesday, June 3
8 a.m.–6 p.m., fabric showings
9 a.m.–7 p.m., Studio open
10 a.m.–2 p.m., Design Options presents: Fall/Winter 2009, the West Coast Perspective, Market Square, space 278
5 p.m.–7 p.m., Showtime Social, Suites at Market Square, level one
Wednesday, June 4
8 a.m.–5 p.m., fabric showings.
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Studio open.
ITMA sets agenda for Showtime
05/06/2008Deal keeps Showtime at Market Square
10/05/2008Trend forecast to be given at Showtime
12/02/2007Market Square area to sell fabric all year
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