The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has opened an exhibition titled Bringing Imagination into View at Los Angeles City College. It features the work of members on some of the hottest productions and franchises on screens of all sizes. Located at the newly renovated DaVinci Gallery, the exhibition, which is open to the public, runs daily through February 24, 10am to 6:30pm.
Shows being featured include Aquaman, Galaxy, Star Trek, Mars Attacks, Black Panther, Babylon 5, Spiderman Homecoming, Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Blade Runner, Speed Racer and various Marvel productions.
"Local 800 is committed to the diversification of our crafts. We recognize that due to the higher levels of knowledge and artistic skill necessary for entry-level positions, we must work with diverse educational institutions like LACC to plant seeds of interest in students, to spark their desire to pursue these careers by seeking out the training necessary to provide that skill and knowledge," said dooner, Associate National Executive Director, Art Directors Guild.
The public is invited to the opening reception taking place from 4 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, Feb 17 at DaVinci Hall featuring several of the participating artists. RSVPs can be made through rsvp@publicity4all.com.
About the Art Directors Guild
The Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) represents nearly 3,000 members who work throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world in film, television and theater as Production Designers, Art Directors, and Assistant Art Directors; Scenic, Title, Graphic; Illustrators and Matte Artists; Set Designers and Model Makers; and Previs Artists. Established in 1937, ADG’s ongoing activities include a Film Society; an annual Awards Banquet, a creative/technology community (the World Building Institute) and Membership Directory; a bimonthly craft magazine (Perspective); and extensive technology-training programs, creative workshops and craft and art exhibitions. The Guild’s Online Directory/Website Resource is at www.adg.org. Twitter: @ADG800
