MN Chapter | September Edition

ASID Member Only Discussion Group

Designer Discussion Den

Wednesday, September 2nd

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

IMS - Atrium Conference Room

Join us for this month's topic, where we'll dive into how you use technology in your business. We'll discuss the programs and software you rely on and explore how to build efficiencies using the latest technology in the industry.

This is a safe space for designers to exchange insights, ideas, and strategies on a range of topics.

Bring your own lunch and join the conversation!

Fall Social: Oktoberfest and Digital Marketing Presentation

Tuesday, October 6th

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Express Window Fashions & Drapes Etc.

Please join us for ASID Oktoberfest Fall Social and Digital Marketing Presentation.

Enjoy an evening of connection, conversation, and seasonal fun with festive appetizers, cocktails, and valuable insights designed to inspire your business and your creativity.

Guest Speaker - Kate Greunke from Socialite Agency

White Box Challenge 2026

Thursday, October 29th

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

29 Park Showroom

White Boxes are on sale now. Reserve yours before they are gone!

Ready to put your creativity to the test? Join us for the annual ASID MN White Box Challenge, celebrating creativity, innovation, and design!

Think Outside the Box! Purchase one of only 25 White Boxes and transform the mystery item inside into an original work of art, furniture, lighting, fashion, sculpture, or anything you can imagine.

Showcase your creativity at the Reveal Party where your masterpiece will be displayed alongside other inspiring creations.



ASID MN Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 9th

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Edina Country Club

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars! Our ASID MN Holiday Party is coming up — an evening to celebrate the year with your design community. Thanks to Twin Cities Closet Company for hosting us again this year!

More details soon!



ASID MN is excited to announce that registration is opening soon for the 2027 ASID MN Design Awards! 

Registration will open on October 1st, 2026, and will close at 5 pm on December 4th, 2026.

We're offering a tiered entry rate this year, based on the number of entries you provide:

• 1-2 entries: $150/entry
• 3 or more entries: $120/entry
• Student entries: Free

We have an extraordinary design community in Minnesota, and the ASID Design Awards are a wonderful opportunity for you to share your beautiful designs with our community. We're looking forward to seeing all your entries and sharing the winners at our Spring 2027 Awards Gala!

Built to Last: Classicism, Modernism, and the Beauty of Federal Architecture

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 p.m. | The Avalon, St. Paul

A panel of national and local leaders in classical architecture will gather in St. Paul this fall to explore classicism's enduring role in America's historic federal and civic buildings — presented by the Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s Minnesota Subcommittee.

While the panel's lens is architectural, its themes speak directly to interior designers: the classical proportion, detailing, and craftsmanship principles shaping these federal and civic buildings are the same foundations that inform historically inspired interiors, period renovations, and timeless residential design.



The evening includes a cocktail reception and audience Q&A, with a livestream option for those joining remotely.

Job Opportunities: Drapes Etc and Express Window Fashions

Drapes Etc and Express Window Fashions are currently hiring for two full-time positions:

• Drapery Workroom Assistant/Junior Seamstress
• Window Treatment Installer



They're looking for people who are highly organized, hardworking, and eager to learn — training is available for the right candidates. If you know someone who may be a great fit, please share this opportunity with them.

Email scott@expresswindowfashions.com for more information. 

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