Past Events

Join Katonah Architectural Hardware in viewing the new collections in the Rocky Mountain Hardware Mobile Showroom at the South River Drive at theMART.

The topic of insurance can be overwhelming and even exhausting. This session will help to simplify what is an important element of your business. Hear real-life stories from designers and expert advice from an agent to understand insurance needs for interior design businesses.

Come see all the Design Center has to offer for the contract market during NeoCon, including luxury fabrics, wall coverings, floor coverings, furniture, outdoor furnishings, accessories art and much more. Many products on display are fully customizable.

Be inspired as you step off the elevators on 6, 14 and 15 to an oasis of fine design.

Midwest’s Largest Residential Design Conference featuring two days of education, product features and design inspiration from the kitchen, bath and home furnishings showrooms at the Merchandise Mart.

Showcasing your projects in the media or on your website, beautiful photography has the power to sell your services, build your business and enhance your reputation. Don’t let the wrong photography be a stumbling block to your firm’s growth.

Wrap up your end of year projects. Shop a curated collection of luxury lighting and save 10% on all chandeliers and sconces purchased off the floor.

Join the Design Center at theMART & ASID Illinois for an informative 2 day program focused on workshops using the popular interior design software, SketchUp. On Thursday, February 3rd, students may also join for lunch and an engaging podium discussion. This program is currently full with an open waitlist.

Be inspired by Hartmann & Forbes' 2022 Window Covering Trends.

Join the Design Center at theMART and ASID for an all-day event that includes an informative panel discussion, games, resume and portfolio review, and food & drinks. Imprint is free to attend and open to all students.

Get an exclusive sneak peek at Arteriors' Spring 2022 collections.

Join theMART and SANDOW Design Group for “Building What Matters: What Justice, Equity & Inclusion Look Like in Practice,” a panel discussion about how to identify authentic efforts at inclusion as part of a company’s culture, and how those efforts can lead to positive change within the design industry.

Experience all new "SMART Talks" at the 6th Annual PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Conference. Powerhouse Luxury International Network, an exclusive community of business leaders come together for world class inspiration, collaboration & education.

POSTPONED: Stay Tuned for Future Date

Learn how to better market your values and services, improve the health of clients and utilize the health benefits that design provides. Attendees will leave with greater knowledge of this emerging field in the design industry and will gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.