Liz Schreiber
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
For the last 20 years after receiving an MFA from the University of Minnesota I have worked as a freelance artist as an illustrator,scenic painter,and sculptor for numerous clients in film,theatre,as well as commercially and residentially.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
Minneapolis, MN
01.2018 - 01.2022
Various teaching jobs for The Hennepin History Museum, and Marine Mills Folk School
Freelance Artist
Rush River Scenic
Baldwin, WI
01.2012 - 01.2018
Worked as a scenic painter,set builder,sculptor and designer for clients such as Target, Room and Board,Minnesota Lottery, Gillette Children's Hospital and others.
Responsibilities included working with clients to create one of a kind sets,paint treatments,as well as sculptures.
Freelance Artist
Crew Scenic
Minneapolis, MN
01.2010 - 01.2012
Scenic Painter and set builder for the production of commercial photography. Clients included Target,Sleep Number, Sub Zero, and PBS
Scenic Painter
Ten Dollar Trophy Films
Minneapolis, MN
05.2010 - 08.2010
Worked as a scenic painter on sets for the film "Thin Ice"
Scenic Painter
ABX Productions
Minneapolis, MN
03.2010 - 04.2010
Scenic painting restoring an Amtrak train to it's original look for the film "Abduction"
Costume and Props Designer
Target
Minneapolis, MN
01.2010 - 02.2010
Costume and Props design for Target's "Valenbowl" campaign, in store ads.
Scenic Painter
Big Minion Films
Minneapolis, MN
09.2008 - 11.2008
Scenic Painter on sets for the Coen Brothers film "A Serious Man"
Scenic Painter
The Guthrie Theatre
Minneapolis, MN
08.1999 - 08.2001
Interpreting and executing designers visions in all scenic elements for main stage productions.
Education
Master of Arts - Costume And Set Design
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture And Printmaking
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond ,VA06.1990
Skills
scenic painting
faux finishing
sculpting
set design
illustration
sewing/upholstering/costume design
wallpapering
References
Nils Rahm: Owner of Rush River Scenic 612-308-2440
Michael Hoover: Scenic charge artist for The Guthrie Theatre 612-225- 6399
Faith Farrell: Scenic charge in the film industry 612-598-4600
Timeline
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
01.2018 - 01.2022
Freelance Artist
Rush River Scenic
01.2012 - 01.2018
Scenic Painter
Ten Dollar Trophy Films
05.2010 - 08.2010
Scenic Painter
ABX Productions
03.2010 - 04.2010
Freelance Artist
Crew Scenic
01.2010 - 01.2012
Costume and Props Designer
Target
01.2010 - 02.2010
Scenic Painter
Big Minion Films
09.2008 - 11.2008
Scenic Painter
The Guthrie Theatre
08.1999 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Costume And Set Design
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture And Printmaking
Virginia Commonwealth University