Nantucket by Design - Nantucket Historical Association

presenting sponsor

August 3–6, 2022

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As the NHA’s premier summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging keynote speakers, unique discussions, a partnership with The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show, a design panel, and more!
This year’s theme is a “celebration of home.”

“For the past two years, as we’ve all been tethered to our homes, our appreciation of where and how we live has grown exponentially. This year, we celebrate not only how our homes offer us comfort and security but allow us to express our personal style and passions with others through our decor, gardens, and entertaining.”
-Stacey Bewkes and Olivia Charney, Chairs 2022

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2022 Schedule of Events

Opening Night Cocktail Party
Private Estate
Wednesday, August 3
6–8pm

Leadership ticket holders and sponsors are invited to enjoy an evening with design luminaries to kick off Nantucket by Design.

Opening Keynote Design Luncheon
White Elephant Ballroom
Thursday, August 4
11:30am–2pm

With keynote speaker Alex Papachristidis, moderated by Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence. Enjoy lunch and a special presentation.

Presented by Benjamin Moore, Chairish, and Nantucket Looms.

The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Preview Party
Nantucket Boys & Girls Club
Thursday, August 4
5:30–8pm

Experience a special first look at The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show.

Presented by Eleish Van Breems, James Robinson Inc. and Kathleen Hay Design.

Design Panel
White Elephant Ballroom
Friday, August 5
10–11am

Led by moderator Steele Marcoux, editor in chief of Veranda Magazine, enjoy a distinguished panel of interior designers and tastemakers, including Tara Guerard, Keith Robinson, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Ashley Whittaker.

Chair Emeritus Susan Zises Green

Rooftop Cocktail Party
Whaling Museum
Friday, August 5
6–8pm

Enjoy an exclusive evening with design luminaries while taking in the spectacular views of Nantucket town and harbor from the museum’s rooftop and explore the special exhibitions inside the museum.

Presented by Woodmeister Master Builders and Workshop APD.

Design Fashion Show
Private Estate
Saturday, August 6
4–5:30pm

Enjoy an afternoon fashion show with cocktails and lite bites along the water to see the exciting new fashion designs by Veronica Beard.

Learn more about Nantucket by Design and our luminaries

Missed Nantucket by Design 2021 or want to relive the experience?
Enjoy the video replays!

Also, enjoy the Spotlight Videos created especially for
Nantucket by Design 2021!

Student Design Projects

New York School of Interior Design Student Project

Explore the imaginative work of NYSID students as they bring contemporary design values into NHA historical properties.

2021 Student Projects

Kean University, Michael Graves College, Interior Design Student Projects

2022 Projects by Tyla Daniel and Summer Stewart

2021 Projects by Elizabeth Petitdemange and Tyla Daniel

Explore Nantucket’s Design History

For decades, Nantucket has been known for its natural beauty, weathered clapboards, and unique sense of place. So it is not surprising that this unique island has made its mark on American design. Explore some of these influences with treasures and stories from our archives below while waiting for Nantucket by Design 2022!