june 5-7  |  FREE for EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

Night Lights in New Lebanon:

EP Retreat

What to Expect

This year, we are offering an exciting opportunity for Emerging Professionals to become engaged and educated on the lighting design, power, and controls process of building this incredible event.

Participating EPs will team with seasoned lighting professionals for:

  • design discussions on exterior lighting and use of color

  • hands-on exposure to wiring and controls

  • learning the process of event organization

  • creating YOUR own mini-Night Lights during the evening

  • and to earn CEUs!

What to BRING

Your imagination

Willingness to get your hands dirty

who is eligible?

All attendees must be 21+

Current Students

Individuals with less than 5 years of experience in the lighting industry

Day One

ARRIVE AND MEET

ARRIVE FRIDAY EVENING AND JOIN US FOR NETWORKING DINNER!

Day Two

DESIGN AND CONTROL

WIRING AND CONTROLS

part one

LED BY DOUG HILDEMAN (PIXELUMEN LAB)

DESIGN AND PLANNING WITH NLNL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

JESS KROMETIS (FLUX STUDIO), JENNIFER LOUKAS (LIGHTING PLAYGROUND), KELLY ROBERTS (PRIMARY ARC DESIGN), AND SARA SCHONOUR (LUXSI)

PART TWO

MINI NIGHT LIGHTS INSTALL WITH BONFIRE AND SMORES

PART THREE
Day Three

MASS MOCA VISIT

VISIT MASS MOCA TO EXPERIENCE OUR LOCAL JAMES TURRELL EXHIBIT AND HEAD HOME AT YOUR LEISURE

Applications open March 31 - May 1 Stay Tuned !