Local 44

About Us

Affiliated Property Craftspersons Local 44 is a professional association of craft persons having specialized skills and talents within the entertainment industry. Local 44 is affiliated with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (I.A.T.S.E.). Our Local was chartered by the I.A.T.S.E. in May of 1939. Like all unions, we are a democratically run organization.

What we offer our members: 

Figure Drawing Workshop

The ADG Figure Drawing Workshops are uninstructed, and informal. For your convenience, there are 16 seated drawing horses, 10 easels and 10 drawing boards for use, which are available on a first come-first served basis. Figure drawing workshops are open to Guild members and the general public. For dates and details of weekly schedule and cost click here.

The ADG Scholarships

The ADG / Richard Stiles Scholarship: The Art Directors Guild will award two $4,000 scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. These two scholarships are offered to children, dependents, spouses and domestic partners of members in good standing. For more information, click here.

Gallery 800

Located in the heart of the Noho Arts District, Gallery 800 showcases Guild members’ personal artwork in a series of shows throughout the year. These talented artists are leading art department professionals, who, through a combination of observation, passion and imagination, bring the writer's words and the director's vision to life in television and film.
Click here to find out how you can showcase some of your work and see the upcoming shows.

Find us at:

Office

12021 Riverside Dr.
Valley Village, CA 91607

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm (PST)
T (818) 769-2500