Founded as a family business in 2017, Hudson Valley-based Dogwood Entertainment designs and produces commercial displays, custom props, sets, and complete events. It is especially known for large-scale Jack o’Lantern displays, using a proprietary molding method to create fiberglass-alternative pieces for venues ranging from ticketed attractions to films and pop-up museums. Dogwood’s artists, carpenters, mold makers, and digital designers have delivered work across the United States and parts of Canada while retaining a boutique-style service approach.
The Specialists LtdFounded in New York City in 1981 as a theatrical armory, The Specialists Ltd. has grown into a second-generation family business building props, scenic pieces and graphics for film, television, theater and live experiences. Its 60,000-square-foot Queens facility brings modern tools such as 3D printing and CNC machining together with hands-on sculpting, mold-making and blacksmithing, allowing the team to tackle both practical production pieces and elaborate moving creations.RIDGEWOOD, NY
Alpine Artisan StudiosAlpine Artisan Studios designs, manufactures, and installs commercial seasonal and visual displays, including custom artistic displays for indoor and outdoor venues. Its holiday-display work dates to 1935, and the company describes an integrated operation spanning design, manufacturing, implementation, and annual maintenance. Based in Westminster, Colorado, Alpine says its products are designed and built in the USA.CHURCHVILLE, MD
SPOON EventsFounded in 1999 as a family-run business, SPOON Events designs, fabricates, and builds exhibits, events, and branded environments. The company has full-service offices in New York and Las Vegas and reports executing projects in all 50 states and 32 countries, combining in-house teams with global strategic partners.MACEDON, NY
Scenic Solutions LLCFamily-owned since its founding in 1996, Scenic Solutions grew from theatre experience into a West Carrollton, Ohio, production shop known for turning demanding entertainment visions into working stage environments. Its 24,000-square-foot facility supports custom scenery and technical work for clients ranging from regional ballet companies to national touring productions, with opening-night deadlines shaping its practical approach.WEST CARROLLTON, OH