EXAM INFO - EASTERN REGION: IN NYC
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The most common way to gain membership in the Union in the Eastern Region (NYC) is by way of individual Category Exam / Interviews, as described below. See HOW TO JOIN [left] for information on the Professional Membership Application process, and see APPRENTICE PROGRAM FOR SCENIC ARTISTS [left] for details on that program. (Please NOTE: USA 829 has an Apprenticeship Program FOR SCENIC ARTISTS ONLY. There is NO SIMILAR PROGRAM FOR ANY DESIGNER CATEGORY).
In addition to the Exams given in all categories on a regular basis in New York City, the Eastern Region now gives limited Exams in New England, Washington DC and Florida for those who live and work in those areas. See EXAMS > EASTERN REGION: OUTSIDE NYC [left] for details.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST DOWNLOAD THESE 4 DOCUMENTS:
Please be advised that the Union will not be responsible for delayed receipt of forms or fees caused by Post Office negligence.
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY-SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS:
SCENIC ARTISTS MUST DOWNLOAD 2 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
There are at present 3 methods of joining the Local as a Scenic Artist:
- The TRACK A Exam is open to working Scenic Artists who have a minimum of three (3) years professional (non-academic) experience in the entertainment industry. The Exam consists of an interview, portfolio revue and a review of required samples which will be assigned. [NOTE: Only 10 applicants will be accepted for the Track A Exam on Oct. 15, 2011. Scenic Artist Track A Exams are being suspended until further notice after the Oct. 15 Exam. Please check back here for updates on Track A Exam schedule. Experienced non-union Scenic Artists should contact Business Agent Cecilia Friederichs - CeciliaF@usa829.org or 212-581-0300 - for more information.]
- The TRACK B or "Open" Exam is open to anyone. The Exam consists of an interview, portfolio revue, a review of required samples, a take-home project and an on-site practical studio painting exam.
- The Apprentice Program - see EXAMS > APPRENTICE PROGRAM FOR SCENIC ARTISTS [left]
ART DEPT. COORDINATORS MUST DOWNLOAD 1 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT:
COMPUTER ARTISTS MUST DOWNLOAD 2 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
COSTUME DESIGNERS MUST DOWNLOAD 2 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
LIGHTING DESIGNERS MUST DOWNLOAD 2 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
SCENIC DESIGNERS & STORYBOARD ARTISTS MUST DOWNLOAD 1 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT:
SOUND DESIGNERS MUST DOWNLOAD 2 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
EASTERN REGION OFFICE - MAILING ADDRESS
Mail all application materials to:
(Your Category) Exam Committee
United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829
29 West 38th Street
15th Floor
New York City, New York 10018
Phone: 212-581-0300
Fax: 212-977-2011
NOTE: The Business Office cannot answer specific questions about any category Exam. Please read the CATEGORY-SPECIFIC “INFORMATION” DOCUMENTS above for contact names and numbers of someone who you should contact for more information.