Howell Binkley Fellowship Launches Fundraising Effort The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program, celebrating the late lighting designer on his July 25th birthday, is holding a fundraising effort. Now in its second year, the Howell Binkley Fellowship offers exposure to New York City-based lighting designers and the theatrical lighting community, both via the worlds of commercial and nonprofit lighting design. The fellowship recipient will have direct access to Binkley's two key associates of many years: Ryan O'Gara and Amanda Zieve. They will provide an inside look at the industry: developing drafting techniques; advice on finding the next job; observing the tech of a regional, opera, dance, or Broadway production; and experience at the tech table for the process of a show. O'Gara and Zieve will be available to answer questions and help the recipient navigate the industry to start their career. This fellowship will take place in the fall or spring and will last three months. Binkley, who died in 2020, had innumerable Broadway credits, including Hamilton, In the Heights. Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Full Monty, Jersey Boys, Avenue Q, Memphis, Come from Away, and Ain't Too Proud. He was also a co-founder of Parsons Dance. According to a statement from the Binkley Foundation, "When referring to having young designers observe the process with him and his team, Howell would always say, 'No one has ever done this for me.' He would take the time to talk to young designers; he loved to hear their stories and help them any way he could. This fellowship continues his efforts, providing the extra 'push' and assistance in fostering the next generation of theatrical lighting designers as they begin their careers." Since the original $10,000 goal has been met, the foundation has raised it to $20,000. To donate, go to its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/donate/2526574630813426/) or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/p/Cgax5JMsbiT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link. Donations are tax-deductible. 
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