Hall of Fame sets the stage for key market events
HIGH POINT – There will plenty of spring market events at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame during next week’s High Point Market.
Not only will the Hall of Fame announce its 2026 inductees, but it also will honor five new Paul Broyhill Leaders and the Pathways of Honor brick dedications.
The Hall of Fame also will unveil two new exhibits: The exhibit sponsored by Palecek on sustainability and the beauty of natural materials, and the new trend exhibit from Future Snoops, “Floraison: An homage to exploration, timeless artistry and the intricate relationship between humanity and the wilderness.”
Schedule of events:
Thursday, April 23
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Paul Broyhill Leaders Awards Reception and Cocktails
Announcement of the 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
Raise a glass to honor this year’s winners of the Paul Broyhill Leaders Award. The event will end with the announcement of the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.
Saturday, April 25
5-6 p.m.
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Brick Dedication: Pathways of Honor
Celebrate those newly honored in the Pathways of Honor surrounding the Wanek Family and Ashley Furniture Industries Eternal Flame. The Roll Call of individuals and organizations placing engraved bricks will be acknowledged during a brief ceremony at 5:15 p.m.
Monday, April 27
2:00 p.m.
Trend Seminar: Preserve – Designing Cultural Memory Forward
Explore how cultural memory is being reinterpreted across product, space and storytelling today. Jaye Anna Mize, vice president of advisory and partnerships at Future Snoops, will moderate a panel discussion among Rydhima Brar, founder of R/terior Studio; Mark Feng, chairman and CEO of Markor International and sponsor of the event; Christi Barbour, co-founder of Barbour Spangle Design; and Patti Carpenter, global trend ambassador.
All events are located at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, 311 S. Hamilton St.
