by LARGO, Fla. – Exciting things are happening at Wendover Art Group. The art manufacturer announced the purchase of the 309 N. Hamilton building, a 34,000 square-foot building in the luxury design district in High Point, NC. Wendover will relocate their showroom to the top floor in March 2022.
“We are thrilled to be in the heart of the luxury design district in High Point market near our friends at Vanguard Furniture and to partner with Feizy Rugs. This move is an exciting opportunity to collaborate on leading trends and ideas, and further build new and existing relationships that are essential to our continued growth and success,” says Wendover CEO, Richard Forsyth.
In October 2022, Feizy Rugs, recognized as one of the largest manufacturers and innovators of area rugs in the world, will occupy the first two floors of the building. “We are excited to continue our commitment to the High Point market community. In additional to our Market Square showroom, 309 N. Hamilton will allow us to show increased custom and one-of-a-kind capabilities as well as two stories of vignettes able to show our vast breadth of product,” says Justin Yeck, Feizy Rugs Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Development/Design.
The new Wendover High Point showroom address is 309 N. Hamilton St, High Point, NC 27260. Shuttle transportation for the upcoming Spring show will be provided to/from IHFC every 30 minutes.
Spring Market
Wendover will showcase 425 new pieces of art—many with notable hand embellishments, textures and vibrant colors. Licensed Partners Thom Filicia and Lillian August, along with Lowcountry Originals, a lighting manufacturer recently acquired by Wendover, will debut new collections at the show and will have dedicated spaces on the Wendover floor.
To mark the new showroom location, Wendover and Thom Filicia will host a special happy hour event that will include the auctioning of select artworks for the Special Operation Warrior Foundation.
Spring Market Event Schedule
- Friday, April 1: A Colorful Cocktail Happy Hour to celebrate Lillian August’s vibrant new collection
- Saturday, April 2: Art for Good: Happy Hour and Auction for Special Operations Warrior Foundation with host Thom Filicia
- Sunday, April 3: Sunday Brunch hosted by Becky Bracket from Lowcountry Originals
- Monday, April 4: Rosé All Day
- Tuesday, April 5: The ART of the Cocktail Happy Hour
About Wendover Art Group
Wendover Art Group is a domestic manufacturer of artwork, mirrors and interior signage which is concepted, created, and produced in a state-of-the-art facility in Largo, FL (Tampa/St. Petersburg), with showrooms in Atlanta, Dallas, High Point and Las Vegas. Wendover Art Group supports both residential and commercial spaces, including but not limited to interior designers, multi-family, retail, corporate, healthcare, hospitality and senior living. The Company produces high-quality art sourced directly from a diverse network of artists around the world, as well as originals created by its skilled Wendover Studio which is comprised of artists, graphic designers, visionaries and sculptors, whose mission is to explore innovative artisanal capabilities, create industry leading product, and produce the finest exclusive artwork. Learn more at wendoverart.com and follow @wendoverart.
About Lowcountry Originals
Based in Bluffton, South Carolina, Lowcountry Originals offers custom lighting solutions committed to timeless craftsmanship inspired by the Lowcountry and made in the South.
In 2009 founder Becky Brackett noticed that designers were searching for custom lighting solutions, rather than mass-produced pieces. She began customizing handcrafted lighting with a unique and organic twist, providing custom, elegant pieces for designers across industries and styles. Today, she loves to see the excitement of designers and other creatives as they work with Lowcountry Originals to make projects come to life all over the nation. Learn more at lowcountryoriginals.com and follow @lowcountry_originals.
About Thom Filicia
Thom Filicia takes a modern yet classic approach where color, material and texture are used in thoughtful ways to create art with a sophisticated and authentic point of view.
Having launched collections of furniture, artwork, bedding, wallcoverings, textiles, drapery hardware and more, Thom continues to succeed in creating pieces that combine style and taste with today’s desire for comfort, clarity and innovation, resulting in collections that are both timely yet timeless. Learn more at thomfilicia.com and follow @thomfilicia.
About Lillian August
With drama and a mastery of storytelling, Lillian August lifestyle designs are coveted for their range of expression—from historic archives to the clean designs found in her premiere furniture collection.
Lillian has specialized in the study of the decorative arts with her artistic talents as a painter, interior designer, furniture and textile designer. Lillian’s intrinsic relationship to the art world with her trademark look, blends periods and styles to reflect her signature point of view. Learn more at lillianaugust.com and follow @lillianagust.
About Feizy
For more than 47 years, the Feizy family has built a legacy of fine craftsmanship that has set the industry standard for captivating design and superior construction. Nearly 13,000 men and women share the family’s passion for providing amazing products, making more than a million square feet of space in facilities in India, Turkey, Pakistan, Nepal and China run the looms that produce their rugs. Feizy is committed to providing the widest arrays of rugs in the U.S., ranging from the finest silks and wools to fashionable materials such as art silk and polypropylene. Learn more at feizy.com and follow at @feizyrugs.
About Special Operations Warrior Foundation
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation ensures complete post-secondary educational support and additional educational opportunities “cradle to career,” for eligible surviving children of fallen Special Operations Forces and children of all Medal of Honor recipients; and provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations personnel—today and in the future. Learn more at https://specialops.org/ and follow @sofwarriorfnd.
