Custom scenic fabrication · Washington, DC
Scenery built for Washington's biggest moments.
In-house scenic fabrication: custom backdrops, branded environments and one-of-a-kind installations crafted with precision for galas, ceremonies and celebrations.
- Designed in-house
- Built in our Gaithersburg shop
- Delivered & installed by our crew
Who we are
One workshop, from first sketch to final strike.
DC Scenics is the in-house scenic shop behind Uniquely DC. We design, build, deliver and install the backdrops, stage sets and statement pieces that turn a ballroom, studio or convention hall into an experience.
- Scenic design, renderings and build drawings by our own team
- Precision CNC cutting through our sister company, Capitol CNC
- Delivery, installation and strike handled by our crews
- Built for corporate, government, association and social events
What we build
Scenery and fabrication, all under one roof
From one statement backdrop to a full ballroom transformation, every piece is designed and built for your venue, your brand and your audience.
Scenic Design
Concept sketches, renderings and build drawings that show you exactly what will arrive at your venue.
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Custom Fabrication
Stage sets, props, dimensional letters and signage built in wood, foam and acrylic in our own shop.
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Backdrops
Printed, painted and dimensional backdrops, from Paris skylines to branded stage walls and photo moments.
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LED Staging
Lit stage sets, LED sunbursts, glowing orbs and illuminated features that look striking on camera and in the room.
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Patriotic Collections
Capitol facades, flag displays and Americana sets for government, association and diplomatic events.
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Historical Replicas
Monument centerpieces, museum-style artifact displays and landmark replicas built with real attention to detail.
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Built by us, seen by thousands
A few of the stages, sets and environments that have left our shop for ballrooms, studios and convention halls.
On site
Watch our sets come to life
From the install crew on the floor to the finished room, here's what a DC Scenics build looks like in motion.
How we work
A clear path from idea to installation
One team owns your project from the first call to the last screw, so nothing gets lost between design, the shop and the venue.
Brief
Tell us about the event, venue, date, audience and brand.
Design
We sketch, render and refine until the concept is right.
Build
Every piece is cut, built, painted and finished in our shop.
Install
Our crew delivers, installs, supports the show and strikes.
Only in Washington
The capital, recreated in miniature
Our monument centerpieces and landmark replicas bring the National Mall to the dinner table: the Capitol dome, the White House, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and the Washington Monument.
Washington Monument
U.S. Capitol Dome
The White House
Lincoln MemorialOur family of companies
Three companies, one complete event solution
DC Scenics builds the scenery, Capitol CNC cuts the precision parts and Uniquely DC produces the full event, so you work with one connected team.
DC Scenics
Custom backdrops, stage sets, replicas and installations, designed and built in-house.
How we work togetherUniquely DC
Full-service event production and specialty rentals for corporate, government, social and film events.
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Precision CNC routing and cutting for letters, signage, set parts and custom components.
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Rental inventory
Need it fast? Rent a ready-made piece.
Many of our backdrops, entrances, monuments and props are available to rent through Uniquely DC, ready to deliver to your venue.