5108 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, California 91601

The Art Directors Guild & Scenic, Title and Graphic
Artists, IATSE Local 800 (ADG) has acquired rental space for Gallery 800 (formerly the NoHo
Gallery LA) at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center. Gallery 800, located at 5108 Lankershim
Blvd, North Hollywood, will showcase guild members’ personal art in a series of shows
throughout the year, culminating in their yearly exhibition, Art Unites, according to Art Directors
Guild President, Tom Walsh.
The first exhibition, WOMAN! Images and Interpretations, opens Sunday, March 15, in
celebration of Women’s History Month. Over 70 artists from all crafts within Local 800 will
participate in this exhibition. A reception will be held from 5:00pm – 10:00pm, featuring live
music and refreshments. Gallery 800 hours are Thursday through Saturday 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
and Sunday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For more information, please visit the website at www.adg.org.
About the Art Directors Guild:
The Art Directors Guild & Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists (Local 800 of the International
Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, IATSE) represents nearly 2,000 members who work
throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world in film, television and theater as
Production Designers, Art Directors, and Assistant Art Directors; Scenic, Title and Graphic
Artists; Illustrators and Matte Artists; Set Designers and Model Makers; and Previs Artists.
Established in 1937, ADG’s ongoing activities include a Film Society; an annual Awards
Banquet, technology conference (5D: The Future of Immersive Design) and Membership
Directory; a bimonthly craft magazine (Perspective); and extensive technology-training
programs, creative workshops and craft and art exhibitions. The Guild’s Online
Directory/Website Resource is at www.adg.org.
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Suzanne Parker, Lindajo Loftus
Murray Weissman & Associates
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