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Call For Entries: 2007 Lumen Awards

Deadline: 12 January 2007

The Lumen Awards program was conceived by the IESNY in 1968 and developed to encourage and publicly recognize excellence, professionalism,  ingenuity and originality in lighting design.   Any architectural lighting design project or specialty lighting design is eligible for submission.

Call For Entries: Immersive Lightscapes

Applications Due: 26 Feburay 2007

Entries Due: 14 March 2007

Attention Students: For the seventh year, all New York City design students are invited to participate in this design competition.  The objective of this year’s design challenge is to develop a three dimensional study of light, to study how light can be used to create a unique, immersive visual experience for one user.

IESNY Joins the Museum of Arts and Design

We are pleased to announce that the IESNY has become a charter member of the Museum of Arts & Design's (MAD) new building at Two Columbus Circle, and a member of the museum's Art & Design Advisory Committee, a group composed of organizations and businesses in the art, architecture and design industries.

The new museum, designed by Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture will have 54,000 square feet of exhibition space for the museum's collection of art objects, including ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, and mixed-media.  When the new building opens in 2008, the New York Section of the IESNA sponsorship will be acknowledged on the Donor Wall. Go to the Museum of Arts + Design website

During our 2006 Lumen Gala, IESNY Board members where presented with a section award for their outstanding work, dedicated efforts, volunteered time, and support as an IESNY Board member.

Bradley Telias of Electric Lighting Agency

Recipient of 2006 IESNY Section Service Award

Member since 1997

Philip G. Cialdella of Louis Poulsen Lighting

Recipient of 2006 IESNY Section Meritorious Award

Member since 1989

Caleb McKenzie of T. Kondos and Associates

Recipient of 2006 IESNY Section Meritorious Award

Member since 1988

More in 2006: IESNA Membership Incentative

The IESNA is offering new incentives to join!  Each new member will receive a free copy of the IESNA Ready Reference upon payment of a year’s dues. 

Update or pay you membership online

2006 Lumen Awards

June 14 , Pier Sixty Chelsea Piers, New York City

Ten New York designers receive 2006 Lumen Awards at our 38th Annual Lumen Gala.

AfterGlow 2006

After the awards are presented the night does not end.  See images from a night of dancing.

Mission:  The IESNA seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.

Vision: The IESNA will build upon a century of excellence to create the premier lighting community dedicated to promoting the art and science of lighting to its members, allied profession organizations and the public.