Courses, Events, and Seminars of interest to the entire community. These are sometimes SSD events, and sometimes events put on by allied organizations.
In conjunction with United Scenic Artists, Local 829 in New York City, join us for Vor for Designers on November 7, 2026 at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT / 9 AM PT on Zoom or in person in NYC.
Scott K. Tusing and Jess Creager
New York City Ballet resident lighting designer Mark Stanley leads this in-person course geared to Dance Lighting Design for Choreographers, Dancers, and Designers. The 6-session course will cover the unique intersection of Light and Movement, their shared vocabulary, specific exploration of how to develop compelling and effective lighting designs for dance, and communication between Choreographers and Designers.
Mark Stanley
Join us for this free seminar with Emmy award-winning Bob Barnhart. An hour about Lighting Live Events for Camera.
A LIVE online seminar
In this program, veteran lighting designers Anne Militello and Beverly Emmons discuss the history of the pioneers who blazed new trails to create the field of lighting design. Learn more about the influential designers you have heard about, and discover some you may not!
Anne Militello with special guest: Beverly Emmons
