37th ARTS Awards Nominating Panel and Committee Announced
August 3, 2026

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the committee and nominating panel for the 37th ARTS Awards, the premier international awards program dedicated to the home industry. Winners will be celebrated at the ARTS Awards gala on Friday, January 8, 2027, during the run of Total Home & Gift Market (Jan. 6-12) and Lightovation (Jan. 5-9). The ARTS Awards committee consists of three industry professionals charged with overseeing the nomination and selection of the ARTS Awards, including the categories of Academy of Achievement and HEARTS Award. Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast - Turning an Aircraft Carrier with Jason Livingston
July 27, 2026

Jason Livingston joins the Lighting Controls Podcast to explain why lighting controls are no longer optional knowledge for lighting designers—they're essential. As a lighting designer, educator, author, and co-chair of the IES Color Committee, Jason discusses how energy codes, tunable white, and color-changing systems are reshaping the industry. He breaks down the difference between preset and timeline-based control systems, explains why every designer needs a solid foundation in controls, and shares how he teaches the next generation of lighting professionals. Read more