Nantucket by Design, August 2-5, 2023
As the NHA’s premier summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on design with engaging keynote speakers, panel discussions, a partnership with The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show, and more!
2023 Schedule of Events
Opening Night Cocktail Party
Private Estate
Wednesday, August 2
6 – 8 pm
Leadership ticket holders and sponsors enjoy an evening with design luminaries to kick off Nantucket by Design.
Keynote Design Luncheon
White Elephant Ballroom
Thursday, August 3
11:30 am – 2 pm
Keynote speakers include Ashley Hicks & Martina Mondadori, joined by moderator Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence for an engaging presentation followed by lunch.
Sponsored by Kathleen Hay Designs, Nantucket House Antiques & Interior Design Studios, and Studio 534.
The Nantucket Show Preview Party
Nantucket Boys & Girls Club
Thursday, August 3
6 – 8 pm
Attendees experience a special first look at The Nantucket Show.
Sponsored by James Robinson and Eleish Van Breems
Design Panel
White Elephant Ballroom
Friday, August 4
10 – 11 am
With moderator Steele Marcoux, editor-in-chief of Veranda Magazine, attendees will enjoy a distinguished panel including India Hicks, Wambui Ippolito, Thomas Jayne, and Nicholas Varney.
Chair Emeritus Susan Zises Green
Sponsored by Nantucket Looms, Blue Flag Partners, and Stark
Master Classes
Various Locations
Friday, August 4
2 – 4 pm
A series of four different Master Classes will be offered to explore floral arranging, entertaining, the creative process, historic architecture, and jewelry design, with local experts, including Susan Lister Locke, Kathleen Hay, Beth English, Debi Lilly, and Andrew Kotchen.
Each Master Class will be limited to 14-20 attendees.
Closing Night Celebration
Whaling Museum
Saturday, August 5
5 – 7 pm
An exclusive evening with design luminaries while taking in the spectacular views of Nantucket town and harbor from the museum’s rooftop.
Sponsored by Nantucket Lightshop, Woodmeister Master Builders, and Workshop APD