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Proposals are Being Accepted for The Richard Kelly Grant

 

The Richard Kelly Granted was established in 1980 by the IESNYC to recognize and encourage creative thought and activity in the use of light. Cash award(s) are granted to the person(s) who preserve and carry forth Richard Kelly’s ideals, enthusiasm and reverence for light.

Applicants must demonstrate accomplishment as well as the potential to contribute to the art and science of illumination. Proposed, completed, and on-going work involving light may be submitted and should clearly illustrate the way in which the conceptual or applied use of light in new and innovative ways is used to solve or better understand a problem.

The Grant Committee will consider works using light in:

  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Education
  • Environmental Design
  • Health
  • Fixture Design
  • Software Design
  • Theater

Anyone 35 years or under, studying or working in the art and/or science of illumination, in the United States, Canada or Mexico is eligible. Learn more here.

Deadline June 30, 2024

 

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