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  • 1.  Lighting Planning for Small Gallery

    Posted 3 days ago

    I'm helping with a small gallery in LES Manhattan and I want to install new lighting. I have a limited understanding of HOW lights should be installed but honestly I'd rather just connect with a company who can see the whole thing through with me - planning, products, installation (including electrical), and finishing. Does anyone have any recs in NYC for this kind of thing?  Thank you!



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    Bradford Thomason
    New York NY
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  • 2.  RE: Lighting Planning for Small Gallery

    Posted 2 days ago

    Hi Bradford,

    we have worked with Brandston for all our lighting design, and have been very pleased. They are based in NYC. They are extremely competent, thorough, and friendly. 

    You can reach out to Greg Folsom on my behalf (last name @brandston.com). 

    Hope this helps!

    Kindly,



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    Axel Estable MBA
    Director of Operations
    Natural History Museum of Utah - University of Utah
    Salt Lake City UT
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  • 3.  RE: Lighting Planning for Small Gallery

    Posted 2 days ago

    Your final solution will be impacted by ceiling heights and the types of work you'd like to show. If this is a typical-type gallery (if there is such a thing) you'll want to put track 36" away from the wall and ideally there are tracks running perpendicular to the walls to cover sculptures/installation in the middle of the room. This could be every 6'-8' or as tight as every 4' if you think you'll have a lot happening in the middle of the room, but that would be atypical. The height will make a difference, if its too low you see it more and it competes with the art, too high and you need stronger light to do the job, bigger cans, more expensive lamps. 10'-12' is usually pretty good for smaller galleries.

    I'd pick a name brand reputable track company so you know you'll be supported into the future and can buy more heads later. Think Juno, WAC, or Nora. You could go high end if you prefer, Erco would do a good job for you. I may be in the minority, but I don't prefer fixture with an integrated LED chip. Once that goes bad you have to replace the whole fixture instead of just the lamp (aka bulb). I LOVE SORAA lamps, with the snap system.

    I set up the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art lighting in the mid 2000s and I'm told it's still working very well today. It doesn't have to be complicated. Your electrical will be a good partner in taking this home. If cost is a concern, skip the designer. That said, some lighting supply distributes will offer "design" services for free to help you make the right choice.

    Good luck, send us finished pix and specs when you're done!

    Best

    Matt



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    Matthew Isble
    Exhibit Designer & Founder of MuseumTrade.org
    misble@crockerartmuseum.org
    Crocker Art Museum
    Sacramento CA
    misble@crockerartmuseum.org
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  • 4.  RE: Lighting Planning for Small Gallery

    Posted 2 days ago
    Steven Weintraub at Art Preservation Services may be able to help you: https://www.apsnyc.com/



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