Thank you everyone for your help, support and the good works as we close this chapter of SDSA history.
Thank you for the hours you spent going through files, scanning, and contacting members looking for homes
for the SDSA's material culture. All was done brilliantly.
A big thank you, also, to Willy and Chris from RC Vintage, for being there for the SDSA every step of the way. The painter will start prepping the room for its next life.
A special thank you to Co-Chairman of the Board Effney Gardea, SDSA President Kelsey Fowler, SDSA Executive Director Gene Cane, and Executive Office Assistant Michelle Bufano for sifting through 30 years of agendas, minutes, and financials and digitizing them. Thank you to Front Row Media SDSA Business Member, Mimi Clarke, for organizing the materials digitally and localizing them. Thank you to volunteers Laura Richarz SDSA, Dorit Hurst SDSA, Julie Drach SDSA, David Smith SDSA, Traci Spadorcia SDSA, and Jan Pascale SDSA, among others, for keeping us organized.
Onward and upward to an exciting next chapter for the SDSA!
SDSA FYC EBLAST & SOCIAL MEDIA
SPECIAL PROMOTION TO PROMOTE YOUR PROJECT
If you would like to feature your project with a special FYC e-blast and social media post please contact: jvsdsasales@gmail.com for more information.
CALLING ALL SDSA BUSINESS MEMBERS
THERE'S STILL TIME!
SPONSOR
THE SDSA AWARDS - TELEVISION TODAY!
Celebrate the extraordinary work of SDSA Set Decorators for the 2025-2026 Television season.
Your contribution is essential in recognizing those who create captivating worlds for audiences. We offer various sponsorship levels to support the awards.
For more information, contact jvsdsasales@gmail.com.
Thank you for being a treasured business member and for your support of the SDSA Awards.
AUGUST 9, 2026 - SDSA AWARDS - TELEVISION 2025-2026 WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
DONATE YOUR ARTWORK
FOR THE
SDSA 2026 HONORS LUNCHEON & SILENT ART AUCTION
All members are invited to donate their artistic creations for the 2026 SDSA Honors Luncheon Silent Auction. The funds raised will benefit the SDSA Scholarship Fund. Need framing? Our wonderful Business members are offering discounted framing. Submit your art for a great cause today!
SAVE THE DATE:
SDSA HONORS LUNCHEON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 2026
Join us for the SDSA Honors Luncheon, where SDSA Members will mix and mingle as we honor legendary Set Decorator Cynthia McCormac SDSA and Business Member of the Year Robert Greenfield.
SDSA OFFICE HOURS & DIGITAL TOOLS WORKSHOP
Students and associates will meet with top Set Decorators from LA, NY, and Atlanta for a two-hour session on breaking into the industry, essential skills, and career paths. Our experts will share tips on starting as a PA, union entry, mastering logistics, and more.
Don’t miss the next session—exclusive for members!
This is what your SDSA membership unlocks. Don't miss the next session!
SDSA Office Hours happen twice yearly—exclusively for Student and Associatemembers.For more information, contact: sdsa@setdecorators.org
Save the Dates: Join us for an exciting Zoom seminar series: Digital ToolsWorkshops, on July 25, August 8, and August 22nd.
JUNE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
HOSTED BY
GREEN SET, COOPER LACE & CURINA
On Thursday, June 18th, members donned their tropical attire for a luau-themed meeting!
A special thanks to Allyson Campbell from Green Set and the entire team.
Thank you to Dan Cooper from Cooper Lace, Mio Asatani, and Steven Abt from Curina for making the trip from the East Coast to co-host and attend the event.
A special shout-out to DJ Marc Meisels for spinning epic tropical-themed tunes for the evening.
Congratulations to COC scholarship award recipients Ryan Phillips, Brandon Phillips, Tuesday Mahdavi (not pictured), Isabel Saenz de Maturana, and Max Carvalho. A special thank you to COC chair and SDSA Business member, Whitney Sincoff from Art Dimensions.
Join Lauri Gaffin to celebrate the opening of UNSCRIPTED on July 8th from 6 to 8 pm, at Michael's restaurant in Santa Monica.
ASTEK WALLCOVERING & ON AIR DESIGNS
HOSTED GMM ON JUNE 4, 2026
Astek Wallcovering & On Air Designs was pleased to host the SDSA's General Membership meeting at its new NYC showroom in the New York Design Center on June 4th.
Set Decorators had the opportunity to explore Astek's newest wallcovering collections, custom prints, and substrates while enjoying refreshments and baked goods from Levain Bakery.
Thank you to everyone who attended.
If you are in NYC, be sure to visit Astek & On Air Designs new location at the New York Design Center at 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 116.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT APC STUDIO PROPS IN ATLANTA
New SDSA Business Member, APC Studio Props, hosted what is hoped to be an annual event of Coffee and Donuts.
The Prop House, APC Studio Props, recently opened in Atlanta, specializing in practical lighting for rental. It was a nice Saturday morning, including SDSA Members, a few dogs, kids, and industry friends, a great way to start the day. Special thanks to Gia Grosso SDSA & Lauren Ramsayer for creating the
food design that included a pineapple top with daisies. And of course,
Carol Bayne Kelley SDSA, for welcoming guests at the sign-in table.
INSIDE THE SET WITH SETDECOR
& SETDECOR - TV & FILM DECOR
A new episode of INSIDE THE SET with SETDECOR features PONIES with Set Decorator Panni Lutter SDSA, and Production Designer Sara K White, who goes behind the scenes with Jon Bush SDSA to discuss the visual storytelling of the project.
Additionally, there are exciting new INSIDE THE SET WITH SET DECOR Interviews this month:
THE NIGHT MANAGER
WEDNESDAY SEASON 2
YOUNG SHERLOCK
STRANGER THINGS
INSIDE THE SET LIVE! | NOBODY WANTS THIS|MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY
Decorating Pages Podcast hosted by Set Decorator Kimberly Wannop SDSA. Kim goes behind the scenes this month on her podcast. Streaming now on Decorating Pages Podcast
Art Dimensions Podcast: Beyond the Palette, hosted by Whitney Sincoff, each episode focuses on the inspiration, motivation, and creative processes. Be inspired by the personal stories of set decorators, art collectors, gallerists, and interior designers. Streaming now on Art Dimensions Podcast
Check out the SDSA website for exciting original content & updates!
Stay in the loop with all the latest events by visiting the SDSA calendar regularly!
New Set Decorators LAURA HARPER
NATALIE PAPAGEORGIADIS
Associate Members PHIL BUFANO
MARGOT FOSTER
New Student Members BRIANNA KOLYBABA
KELSEY WRIGHT
New Business Member CLEARED CANDIDS
GA PROP SOURCE
24 HR. MOMMY DADDY PROPS
O3 BOOKS
To see all of our Set Decorator, Associate, Student, and Business members,
Check out the Membership Directory on the SDSA website
Do you know someone interested in joining?
Membership information can be found here on the SDSA website
IN THEATRES, STREAMING & ON TELEVISION NOW
TELEVISION THE BEAR S5
ERIC FRANKEL SDSA NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK S1 ELLEN CHRISTIANSEN SDSA SUGAR S2 BRIANA ROSENFELD SDSA THE AGENCY S2 KATIE SPENCER SDSA POWERBOOK III: RAISING KANAN S5
ANYA LEBOW SDSA
CHRISTINA DUNHAM - BUYER SDSA LIFE, LARRY & THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS S1
EDEN BARR SDSA CAPE FEAR
LAURA HARPER SDSA
FILMS OFFICE ROMANCE
ANDREW BASEMAN SDSA LITTLE BROTHER
JESSICA PETRUCCELLI SDSA
CHARLENE WANG DE CHEN SDSA - ASST. SET DECORATOR
LINDSEY STEPHEN SDSA- BUYER DISCLOSURE DAY
RENA DEANGELO SDSA SCARY MOVIE 5
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