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EP Retreat – June 2026: New Lebanon, NY

June 5 - June 7

This year, Night Lights in New Lebanon is are offering an exciting opportunity (June 5-7th) 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 on mini-Night Lights during the evening
  • and to earn CEUs!

Schedule

Arrive Friday evening and join us for a networking dinner!

Saturday, Part 1: Wiring and controls with Doug Hildeman (Pixelumen Lab)

Saturday, Part 2: Design and Planning with the Night Lights Executive Committee:

  • Jess Krometis (Fux Studio), Jennifer Loukas (Lighting Playground), Kelly Roberts (Primary Arc Design), and Sara Schonour (Luxsi)

Saturday, Part 3: Mini-Night Lights Install with bonfire and s’mores

On Sunday, visit Mass MoCA to experience our local James Turrell exhibit and head home at your leisure.

What you need to bring

Your imagination and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

Who is eligible?

All attendees must be 21+, current students, or individual with less than 5 years of experience in the lighting industry.

Apply today! Spots are limited!

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Night Lights Background:

Held on a quiet rural property in New Lebanon, NY, on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, Night Lights is a free lighting festival that transforms nature into an open-air gallery through the creative brilliance of lighting designers from across the country.

From dusk onward, visitors explore stunning light art installations crafted by over 30 designers representing award-winning firms from Boston, Chicago, DC, New York, Portland, and beyond.

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