# Scott Froschauer

Scott Froschauer is an American artist, sculptor, and key grip. He is primarily known for his public art installations, especially those that modify traditional traffic signs to spread optimism, a series entitled The Word on the Street. Highly regarded for his large-scale art installations at Burning Man, Froschauer's work was featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the 2018 No Spectators exhibition.

## Early life and education

Scott Froschauer was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in theoretical linguistics, before relocating to Los Angeles in 1994.

## Career

Froschauer initially established himself as a grip in the film industry, working on films including The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and television series such as Bobby Kennedy for President (2018).
Froschauer has become known for creating fake street signs that echo messages of peace and happiness, which are welcomed by cities and communities to be viewed by the public. His public art installations have been installed to be viewed for free in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Glendale, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs, Houston, and DeLand, Florida.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | The Tin Soldier | grip | TV movie |
| 1995 | Dillinger and Capone | grip | |
| 1995 | Stripteaser | grip | |
| 1995 | Suspect Device | key grip | TV movie |
| 1995 | Sawbones | electrician | TV movie |
| 1995 | Black Scorpion | grip | TV movie |
| 1995 | Donor Unknown | grip | TV movie; as Scott Froschouer |
| 1996 | Flipping | dolly grip | as Scott Freschauer |
| 1996 | Black Rose of Harlem | key grip | |
| 1996 | The Dentist | additional grip | |
| 1996 | Curdled | key grip: Los Angeles | |
| 1996 | Uncle Sam | dolly grip | |
| 1996 | Head of the Family | best boy grip | as Scott Froscharer |
| 1996 | The Cherokee Kid | grip | TV movie |
| 1996 | Alone in the Woods | best boy grip | |
| 1997 | The Beneficiary | dolly grip | TV movie |
| 1997 | The House of Yes | grip | as Scott Froschover |
| 1997 | Dog Watch | dolly grip | |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | |
| 1997 | The Shadow Men | grip | |
| 1997 | Against the Law | dolly grip / key grip | |
| 1998 | Permanent Midnight | dolly grip | as Scott Froschouer |
| 1998 | The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly | company grip / dolly grip: live action | as Scott Froschaver |
| 2000 | Le Boo | key grip | music video |
| 2004 | Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures | key grip: Elvira host wrap crew | TV movie |
| 2006 | Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp | best boy grip | TV special; as Scott Froschaur |
| 2006 | Pablo Francisco: Ouch! Live from San Jose | key grip | TV special |
| 2009 | Crash Course | key grip | TV series, one episode |
| 2011 | Scream Awards 2011 | key grip | TV special |
| 2013 | Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics | grip | uncredited |
| 2011–2014 | Hell's Kitchen (American TV series) | key grip / grip | TV series, 31 episodes |
| 2015 | Tap World | gaffer | |
| 2016 | The Eighties | gaffer | TV miniseries, 7 episodes |
| 2017 | The Dark Side of the Sun | assistant camera | TV movie |
| 2018 | Ugly Delicious | grip | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Bobby Kennedy for President | gaffer | TV miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Lorena | gaffer | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Lincoln: Divided We Stand | grip | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 2023 | American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing | gaffer | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |