Marc Scamp is an immigrant from Holland, who actually ran away to join the circus and moved on to build parade floats and “carnivorous” clam shells for whoever would be interested. Once he was asked to build a giant garbage tornado for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at the State Fair grounds. He is currently building in Northeast Minneapolis.
Major Projects
2019
Mall of America Pollinators Installation, Bloomington, MN • Fabrication and Engineering
2018
Galleria Flower Show, Edina, MN • Lead carpenter and fabrication
Water Bar, Minneapolis, MN • Metal fabrication, for interior gallery
Barter Boat, Minneapolis, MN • Traveling Public Art Performance, aluminum framing
Acme Stage and Lighting, Minneapolis, MN • Set fabrication for TV commercial
2016-2018
A Squared, Minneapolis, MN • Metal fabrication for homeowners
2015-2018
Ballet of the Dolls, Minneapolis, MN • Set and props
2008-2017
Macy’s Department Store, Minneapolis. MN/Chicago, IL • Lead Carpenter for Special Events and travelling shows, small mechanics, Bachman’s/Macy’s Spring Flower Shows for 20 years
2013-2017
Footcandles LLC (working with Michael Murnane), Minneapolis, MN • Metal and wood fabrication, lighting and rigging
2012-2016
Cowles Center for the Arts, Minneapolis, MN • Props and set building for dance performances
1994-2017
Wouterina’s Gardens, Beldenville, WI • Small mechanics, metal fabrication, wood framing, landscaping specialty garden
1992-2013
Holidazzle Parade, Minneapolis, MN • Parade float construction: foam carving, mechanics, wood and metal fabrication
2014
Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN • Built “Bagnado”: 30’ tall mechanical plastic bag tornado
2011
Minnesota Opera, Minneapolis, MN • “Wuthering Heights,” 24’x16’ welded drop ceiling
2007
Minnesota Opera, Minneapolis, MN • “Grapes of Wrath,” transformed 1920s Ford truck into moveable stage
1999, 2004-2005
Grand Slam Entertainment Centers, Coon Rapids, MN • Mini golf course construction, water powered and moving props
2001
Loring Pasta Bar/Varsity Theatre, Minneapolis, MN • Brick and wood interior construction, decorative metal work
1995
Pilot for Colleen Needles UPN Chanel 9, “Once Upon a Tree,” Minneapolis, MN • Set and props construction
Skills: Scenic carpentry, mechanical engineering, foam sculpting, finished textures, MIG welding: steel and aluminum. Can also read and interpret technical and “cocktail napkin” drawings. Hiring crews, balancing budgets, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies.