Welcome to the New York City Section of the IES
We are a volunteer professional membership organization comprised of individuals who share a mutual appreciation for and fascination with all things lighting. We are dedicated to promoting both the art and science of illumination to our members, to other professional organizations, to the industry, and to the public through inspiring events, informative programs, educational series, and great networking opportunities.
Sponsorships Available for Moonlighting
Become a Sponsor! DEADLINE October 9th.The IESNYC, DLFNY, WILD, and IALDNY are excited to once again join forces to present a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the incredible creativity and artistic talents within New York City’s lighting community. This highly anticipated event will shine a spotlight on the passions that inspire us beyond our professional work, and showcase an exciting collection of artwork, photography, crafts, writing, sculpture, mixed media, and other creative pursuits. LEARN MORE
2027 IESNYC Lumen Awards Open for Submissions
Deadline: January 8, 2027. The 2027 IESNYC Lumen Awards are officially open for submissions, and we’re looking for projects that showcase the creativity, innovation, and artistry of exceptional lighting design. Designers, start gathering your project details, select your best images, and get ready to submit. Your next award-winning project could be the one everyone is talking about. DETAILS
In Conversation With Rita Carver
Rita Kogler Carver
Principal of BearFly Designs LLC
Rita Carver, who literally wrote the book on lighting for stage and screen, shares her insights into how theatrical lighting is transforming the built environment—from museums and hospitality spaces to outdoor experiences. While she finds the continued evolution of lighting technology incredibly exciting, she cautions emerging designers not to get distracted by the “eye candy” without first understanding how and why to use it effectively. READ MORE
Spotlight on Diversity
ALC Book Club
Lively in-person meetings with the ALC Book Club prize frankness, individual perspectives and backgrounds, and bonding through personal experiences and memories that bubble up. ALC Book Club has met a half dozen times at showrooms, offices, restaurants, and even at members’ homes. Meetings are open to anyone interested in reading and discussing books with a diverse community of readers. MORE
IESNYC CALENDAR
Moonlighting Exhibition and Reception
The IESNYC, DLFNY, WILD, and IALDNY are excited to once again join forces to present a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the incredible creativity and artistic talents within New York City’s lighting community.
Fall Factory Fun Tour
Go behind the scenes at Selux on the Fall Factory Fun Tour to discover how advanced luminaires are designed and manufactured, while connecting with students and IESNYC NextGen members.
2027 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition Theme Announcement
What We Do In The Shadows
What is NOT lit can be as impactful as what IS lit. Moments of silence in a musical piece make the voiced parts more powerful. Pauses add drama to speech. And light is made more nuanced in contrast to darkness. How can what we do in – and with - the shadows make us appreciate the light? The 2027 theme, What We Do in the Shadows challenges students to explore and investigate the power of light and shadow through the creation- or correction-of a space, an object, a concept, or a combination of all three. LEARN MORE
ADDITIONAL NEWS & EVENTS
In Case You Missed It: The 2026 IESNYC Golf Outing
The 4th annual IESNYC Golf Outing brought 64 members of the NYC lighting and design community together at North Hempstead Country Club for a day of golf, friendly competition, and connection.
Read More ►ELA + Synergy Trade Show
September 30 + October 1, 2026. Join the ELA + Synergy team for the best in lighting, controls, and shades. Every detail is curated with your projects in mind!
Read More ►Fabric of Our Society
AI Won't Fix Lighting's Data Problem. It Will Expose It.
Foad Shafighi
Lighting Department Lead, HGA
Foad Shafighi makes the case for fixing lighting's product data, before we lean on AI. There are honest reasons for caution and a need for consensus. Feed it scattered, inconsistent, unverifiable product information and it hands that straight back to you, but faster and with higher confidence. MORE
Meet Our Honorary Member
A.J. Hetzke
Owner and Founder, IlluminFx lighting Systems
Northeast Regional Director, Illuminating Engineering Society
As Northeast Regional Director, A.J. Hetzke brings the IESNYC’s powerful enthusiasm and lessons learned to the IES Board of Directors. With the sheer size of the lighting community in New York City, the IESNYC has more industry influence than 80% of the other sections put together. MORE
2026 IESNYC Event and Educational Sponsors
Brilliant Sponsor
Radiant Sponsors
Glow Sponsors
Sparkle Sponsors
Lutron Electronics | Light Abilities
Twinkle Sponsors
Available Light | Hartranft Lighting Design | HLB Lighting Design
KGM Architectural Lighting | MGE Lighting Design Collaborative | Pierce Lighting Studio
