How 200 historic Hollywood backdrops were saved from the dumpster

For Hollywood Backdrops, a Happy Ending The Los Angeles Times article “For Hollywood Backdrops, a Happy Ending” by Mary McNamara tells the story of how the Art Directors Guild’s Backdrop Recovery Project saved more than 200 historic Hollywood backdrops from disposal. Production designer Tom Walsh, JC Backings president Lynne Coakley, More »

Preserving Films’ Illusions

Published in the Los Angeles Times, “Preserving Films’ Illusions” follows the Art Directors Guild Backdrop Recovery Project and its mission to preserve Hollywood’s painted scenic backdrops. Journalist Mary McNamara interviews production designer Thomas A. Walsh, scenic artist and educator Karen Maness, and J.C. Backings president Lynne Coakley. Together, they explain More »