Dallas, September 18, 2025
News Summary
John Feizy, the late founder and CEO of Feizy Rugs, will be honored posthumously with the Academy of Achievement award at the 36th ARTS Awards. The ceremony, taking place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, celebrates excellence in the home furnishings industry. This prestigious event recognizes top professionals across various categories, underscoring the significance of Feizy’s contributions to design and innovation in home décor. Ticket reservations will open this fall, with an anticipated turnout of industry leaders and designers.
Dallas — John Feizy, late Founder and CEO of Feizy Rugs, is set to receive the Academy of Achievement honor at the 36th ARTS Awards ceremony on January 9, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. The award recognizes Feizy’s long-standing role in the home furnishings industry as his company and leadership are acknowledged by peers and industry organizations.
Key details
The 36th ARTS Awards ceremony will honor top manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers, and sales representatives in the home furnishings industry. In addition to the Academy of Achievement honor for Feizy, numerous category awards will be presented across Manufacturer, Retailer, Product Designer, Interior Designer, Sales Representative and Green Award categories, among others.
Reservations for the ARTS Awards will open on October 2, 2025. Ticket prices are set at $190 for ART members and $225 for non-members; discounted rates are available for full tables. The finalists of the 36th ARTS Awards can be viewed online at the Dallas Market Center website.
Industry reaction and context
Leaders connected to the event highlighted Feizy’s influence on design and the home décor industry, noting a combination of passion, excellence and visionary impact on the design community. The ARTS Awards program itself is presented by organizations that connect retailers and interior designers with leading manufacturers across furniture, lighting, rugs, tabletop, decorative accessories and home textiles.
Feizy Rugs: history and significance
John Feizy founded Feizy Rugs in Dallas in 1973, following a four-generation family tradition in rug buying and collecting. What began as a small retail store evolved into a respected wholesale supplier of fine hand-knotted and machine-made rugs. The company established flagship showrooms in the Dallas Market Center and maintains additional showrooms in High Point and Las Vegas.
The firm expanded capabilities with in-house and international design teams, blending tradition with innovation. In 2000, Feizy launched a wholly owned manufacturing facility in Turkey, a unique achievement for an American rug company. The company continues to operate under family leadership; the firm continues under the leadership of Cameron Feizy, John Feizy’s son.
Event logistics and sponsors
The ARTS Awards ceremony will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. Media and organization sponsors for the ARTS Awards include Gold sponsors: Designers Today, Furniture Today, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Home Accents Today, Home Textiles Today; Silver sponsors: Lighting News Now, Design News Now; Bronze sponsors: Modern Luxury – Texas Interiors, PaperCity, Luxe Business of Home, Interior Design Society, Aspire Design and Home, Sustainable Furnishings Council.
The ARTS Awards also recognizes repeated excellence: companies that win five or more ARTS Awards are inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame includes notable firms such as Feizy Rugs and Arteriors Home, underscoring the long-term industry recognition available through the awards.
Where to find finalists and tickets
The finalists of the 36th ARTS Awards can be viewed online at the Dallas Market Center website. Reservations for the ARTS Awards will open on October 2, 2025. Ticket prices are set at $190 for ART members and $225 for non-members; discounted rates are available for full tables. Attendees include manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers and sales representatives from across the home furnishings industry.
Background on the ARTS Awards
The ARTS Awards is recognized as the premier international awards program for the home industry. It is designed to celebrate and elevate work across manufacturing, retail, design, product development and sales, and includes special recognitions such as the Green Award and Hall of Fame inductions. The Dallas Market Center serves as a central hub that connects retailers and interior designers with leading manufacturers in furniture, lighting, rugs, tabletop, decorative accessories and home textiles.
FAQ
Who is receiving the Academy of Achievement honor?
John Feizy, late Founder and CEO of Feizy Rugs, is set to receive the Academy of Achievement honor.
When and where will the 36th ARTS Awards ceremony take place?
The 36th ARTS Awards ceremony will take place on January 9, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas.
When do reservations open?
Reservations for the ARTS Awards will open on October 2, 2025.
What are the ticket prices?
Ticket prices are set at $190 for ART members and $225 for non-members; discounted rates are available for full tables.
Where can finalists be viewed?
The finalists of the 36th ARTS Awards can be viewed online at the Dallas Market Center website.
What is notable about Feizy Rugs’ manufacturing?
In 2000, Feizy launched a wholly owned manufacturing facility in Turkey, a unique achievement for an American rug company.
When and where was Feizy Rugs founded?
John Feizy founded Feizy Rugs in Dallas in 1973, following a four-generation family tradition in rug buying and collecting.
Who leads Feizy Rugs now?
The firm continues under the leadership of Cameron Feizy, John Feizy’s son.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | 36th ARTS Awards |
| Date | January 9, 2026 |
| Location | Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas |
| Academy of Achievement honoree | John Feizy, late Founder and CEO of Feizy Rugs |
| Reservations open | October 2, 2025 |
| Ticket prices | $190 for ART members; $225 for non-members; discounted full table rates available |
| Feizy Rugs founding | Founded in Dallas in 1973 following a four-generation family tradition |
| Manufacturing milestone | Wholly owned manufacturing facility launched in Turkey in 2000 |
| Current leadership | The firm continues under the leadership of Cameron Feizy, John Feizy’s son |
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- HFBusiness: John Feizy to Receive Posthumous Award
- Dallas News: Unique Furnishings Highlight Dallas Designers
- Furninfo: Furniture Industry News
- Architectural Digest: Best Dallas Interior Designers
- Homes & Gardens: Tour a Dallas Home
- Wikipedia: Dallas
- Google Search: Dallas home furnishings
- Google Scholar: Dallas interior design
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dallas
- Google News: Dallas Market Center
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