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United Scenic Artists

The Representative Voice
of Designers and Scenic Artists

 

Exam Info: Eastern Region - Beyond NYC

 

Applicants residing and working in the New England (Boston) and Mid-Atlantic (Washington DC) areas may choose to be reviewed locally rather than traveling to New York. In these areas reviews are given periodically or on an as-needed basis. Any applicant residing anywhere in the Eastern Region may choose to be reviewed in New York.

IATSE TTF Safety First! Online Training Requirement

Applicants who have successfully completed an exam/review and who have been recommended for membership by an exam committee are required to complete one of two selected online safety courses as part of the final membership application process. The IATSE TTF Safety First! Online Courses promote safe working conditions by providing information, tools, and resources to recognize potential hazards and minimize risks.  Health and Safety has always been a priority for Local USA 829, and training is available to ensure Artists and Designers have the skills and knowledge they need.

 

Eastern Region - Beyond NYC Exam Forms (All Categories)

Please be advised that the Union will not be responsible for delayed receipt of forms or fees caused by Post Office negligence.

 

New England Area - reviews take place in Boston, MA. 

New England Design Exam

  • Portfolio reviews will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Boston University's Booth Production Center (820 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline, MA 02446) with a submission deadline of Saturday, March 1, 2025.

  • Designers (all categories): Contact NE Designers Exam Chair Jeff Adelberg with all application questions by email at jeffadelberg@gmail.com.

New England Scenic Artist Exam
NOTE: CLICK HERE for 2024 New England Scenic Artist Exam/Review Dates & Information

  • Scenic Artists: Contact NE Scenic Artist Exam Chair Anthony Phelps with all application questions by phone at 781-526-1017 or by email at phelpsusitt@gmail.com. 
  • Only Scenic Artist TRACK A Exams - the portfolio review - are given in New England. Applicants for the Scenic Artist TRACK B "Open" Exam - the practical studio painting exam - must apply for the exam given every two years in New York City. Read the following file for information: Scenic Artist Exam Information NYC.

 

Mid Atlantic Area - reviews take place in Washington, DC

  • Call Business Rep. Martha Mountain before beginning the application process: 917-408-6152.
  • Designer Exam / Reviews will be arranged on an as-needed, rolling basis.
  • Scenic Artists are not currently reviewed in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit the following to the appropriate area office (forms have addresses for all areas listed above):

  1. The Local USA 829 Application Form and IATSE TTF Safety First! Online Courses Certificate(s) of Completion (see above).
  2. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (see above).
  3. A current Résumé.
  4. A non-refundable Application Fee of $75.00 plus an Exam Fee of $125.00. These fees are payable by personal check only, made out to: "United Scenic Artists Local USA 829," and must be received by the appropriate exam committee before the review panel is convened. Your Exam Chairperson should provide you with appropriate deadlines for submission of all required materials. Please double-check your deadlines!

The review and interview should take approximately one hour. We encourage you to be well prepared to discuss the work shown at your interview, and ask that you bring an additional three (3) copies of your Résumé to the interview.

 

Note to Projection Designers:

There is currently no formal Exam/Interview procedure for admitting members into the new Projection Design category. Working Projection Designers may join the union via the Professional Membership Application procedure (see How to Join) or by contacting the Associate Business Representative for Live Performance – currently Martha Mountain to arrange a review of the Projection Designer’s résumé and other portfolio materials.

 

After the Exam / Interview

Once the review panel has reached a decision, you will then be contacted by mail as to whether or not you will be recommended to the General Membership for their vote of acceptance into membership.

Recommendations from area review committees will be presented for a membership vote at the next area member meeting, or forwarded to the General Membership Meeting in New York, depending on meeting scheduling.

 

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