{"id":4569,"date":"2025-05-07T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:08:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:08:58","slug":"showroom-spotlight-connections-modeling-talent-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/showroom-spotlight-connections-modeling-talent-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"Showroom Spotlight: Connections Modeling &amp; Talent Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are pleased to welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/connectionsnc.com\/\">Connections Modeling &amp; Talent Agency<\/a> to Hickory Furniture Mart. Led by founder Dorothy Houston, Connections brings a new opportunity to the Mart \u2013 one that celebrates community, confidence, and creativity. With over 30 years in the industry, Dorothy has shaped the agency into a nurturing space where talent is discovered, encouraged, and elevated.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_4582\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4582 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/hickoryfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2025\/05\/Dorothy-Houston-Headshot-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Founder, Dorothy Houston<\/em><\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connections is no stranger to Hickory Furniture Mart. If you have attended one of our recent fashion shows supporting local nonprofits, you have already seen their work in action: bringing families, performers, and supporters together with style and purpose.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2002, Connections is a full-service agency representing models, actors, singers, and dancers of all ages and backgrounds. From print and runway to film, television, and promotional events, their roster spans a broad range of industries. The agency offers professional guidance and developmental services that prepare aspiring talent for success in both regional and national arenas, with many clients going on to work in New York and beyond. Through showcases, workshops, and one-on-one mentorship, they help performers not only refine their craft, but also step into it with presence and poise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorothy and her team believe in more than just bookings and portfolios. 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