Scenic Guild is hiring: Scenic Artist in Minneapolis

Overview The Scenic Artist shall possess all basic scenic art skills and in addition, is responsible for painting hard and soft scenery, props, textures, carvings, and any other covered scenic work to execute the designer’s vision. This includes a broad range of artwork on all types of hard, soft, or sculptural theatrical scenery and properties, such as texturing, painting, dyeing, sculpting, and applying various graphics, papers, vinyl, and other decorative materials by any means. The Scenic Artist maintains a high standard of technical skill and craftsmanship in all work. They demonstrate intermediate proficiency in color matching and mixing without recipes, drop preparation techniques like starching and stapling, simple equipment repair, advanced mixing techniques, and assembling touch-up kits for ongoing maintenance. Additionally, Scenic Artists may set up or supervise the setup and placement of scaffolding and bridges used for painting scenery, as well as manage the tacking down, folding, and general handling of drops and other soft goods. They should also be able to do basic maintenance on paint tools & other equipment. All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr