About the Organizer:
Maggie Ruder is a Production and Graphic Designer, and is excited to be acting as the curator for this exhibition, bringing together an incredibly talented team of designers and artists from the Art Directors Guild to create this unique experience. Collaborators include Alexander Whittenberg, Aric Cheng, Ayaka Ohwaki, Barbara Hall, Cindy Chao, Daniela Medeiros, Ellen King, Fae Corrigan, Frida Oliva, Jason Clark, Jose Iturriaga, Manuel Plank, Maybelle Pineda, Natalie Groce, Sarah Gonzalez, Thang Le, Tina Charad, Vanessa Plaza Lazo, Wade Morrison, and Zachary Friedman. Many thanks to Evan Rohde, Dawn Snyder, Chuck Parker and the Art Directors Guild for their immense support.
Established in 1937, the Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) represents 3,300 members who work throughout the world in film, television and theater as: Production Designers and Art Directors; Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists; Set Designers and Model Makers; Illustrators and Matte Artists. ADG 800’s ongoing activities include a Film Society screening series, the annual “Excellence in Production Design Awards” gala, a bimonthly craft magazine (PERSPECTIVE), figure drawing and other creative workshops, as well as extensive technology and craft training programs. For the Art Director Guild’s online directory and resources, please visit www.adg.org.