The Guild of Scenic Artists was formed by Scenics, for Scenics, to provide the power of community to help artists thrive.
The Guild of Scenic Artists was founded in 2016 by five colleagues who saw that other industries were benefiting from associations that connected their constituents, yet no such association existed for the thousands of Scenic Artists that work across the country in a wide variety of industries.
The Guild is open to all professional Scenic Artists, whether it’s their first day in the shop or they’ve been holding a bamboo for 30 years. No matter how they came to the industry, the Guild aims for each member to find a true home in this community of their peers.
Meet the Guild Board
Nicole has been a Scenic Artist since 2013, working in various industries from New York to Los Angeles, including movies, theme parks, theater, residential art, commercials, and trade shows. Her education includes studying Set and Exhibit Design and Fine Arts and attending Cobalt Studios as part of their Scenic Artist Training Program. For the last 7 years, she has had the pleasure of working at Mattel, building and painting sets for their various brands as the Lead Scenic Artist.
Marina Bellizzi is a Los Angeles native who graduated from Occidental College with a double major in Theater and Sociology, combining her appreciation for people, culture, and art. She went on to work in theater in various roles, including administration and stage management. Marina pursued Scenic Art at Global Trade Show Productions and Mattel and completed projects for brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price. She was a Scenic Artist at Vision Scenery in Los Angeles and has had the privilege to paint for Taylor Swift, Toyota, Spotify, and commercials aired during the Super Bowl. Marina continues to develop her skills as a creative individual through challenging and innovative projects, currently serving as the Paint Shop Supervisor and Clinical Lecturer at the Pennsylvania State University’s School of Theatre.
Angelique has been a Scenic Artist for over 25 years, receiving her MFA in Scenic Art from Cal Arts. She has painted for the Denver Center, Kenmark Scenic Backdrops, and International Tours for Sesame Street Live and Paw Patrol. She has spent the last 20 years freelancing in the Twin Cities and is currently the Charge Artist for Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Penumbra Theatre, and the University of Minnesota, having also taught Scenic Art Classes since 2013. She is most proud of her work as a mom and for helping to found the Guild of Scenic Artists as the first editor for the Scenic Route. She is excited to return to the Board as the Membership director.
Committee Members
Content Committee:
Steph Charaska
Teeq Hill
Membership Committee:
Andrea Heilman
Jamie Clausius
The Guild supports a thriving community of volunteers who are working throughout the year to create video content, write blogs, plan and host events, and create many other resources that help Scenics meet their industry challenges. Want to get involved? Our Content, Events, Membership and Diversity & Inclusion committees would love to have you!
