The Art Directors Council of the Art Directors Guild is calling for applicants for its
third annual training program designed to develop and prepare new talent for the
art and craft of production design.
A wide call for applicants from across the US has gone out to colleges, universities
and recent graduates. Invitations for interviews will be sent to 10 finalists, with the
top three selected to participate in the program.
Co-chairs of the training program, production designers Corey Kaplan, John Iacovelli
and Thomas A. Walsh, say, “This is intended to give the best and most talented
aspiring designers a direct access to professional training and Guild membership.
We consider this an essential service to the participants, profession and our
industry.’
Each selected applicant will be mentored by working production designers and art
directors and will be exposed to a wide range of workplace experiences, including
production in feature films, television, commercials, reality shows, live events and
theme parks. This is a national program representing the ADG’s Art Direction
jurisdiction, which encompasses all 50 states. The trainees will be required to work
260 days, and pending their successful mentorship review, will be invited to join the
Art Directors Guild as assistant art directors.
Those interested may visit the Art Directors Guild website for the complete schedule
and online application.
