The intersection of art and design continues to be a hot topic. In honor of this relationship, VERANDA magazine has developed a signature awards program called Art of Design.  Organized around the theme of “redefining luxury,” the competition honors artists/designers whose craft, innovation, authenticity, value and social responsibility has contributed to today’s definition of luxury. This year, four winners were chosen by a committee of esteemed judges including: Clodagh; Ralph Pucci; Todd Merrill; Kitty Hawks; Albert Hadley; Laura Turner-Seydel; Iris Apfel; along with VERANDA’s editors. They will be announced tonight at the New York Academy of Art.

When: September 10, 2009 (6:00PM-9:00PM)

Where: New York Academy of Art, 111 Franklin St., NYC

Tickets: 212-649-3249,  $150 with the evening’s events benefitting the Alpha Workshops.