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International Costumers’ Guild, Inc.

A U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization

The ICG is an affiliation of hobbyist and professional costumers, dedicated to the promotion and education of costuming including cosplay as an art form in all its aspects.

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ICG Officers Elected at 2026 Annual Meeting

At the 2026 ICG Annual Meeting, a slate of officers was elected to serve for the 2026-2027 term. The meeting was held virtually on April 18, 2026 via ICG’s Zoom corporate account. The slate of officers was approved unanimously at the meeting.

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Steward Hartman Receives 2026 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award

On April 12, 2025, ICG President Kevin Roche presented the ICG’s highest honor, the ICG Lifetime Achievement Award, to Steward Hartman. The award was announced during the ICG 2026 Annual Meeting.

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Apply For a 2026 Marty Gear Fund Grant

Now is a great time to consider applying for a 2026 Marty Gear Costuming Arts & Sciences Fund grant. The Marty Gear Fund is an International Costumers’ Guild program to provide grants in support of projects by ICG members that advance the art and science of costuming and benefit costumers in general or in specific groups. These are grants, not loans, and do not require repayment.

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Costume-Con 2026 Virtual Competitions Now Accepting Entries

The Costume-Con 2026 Virtual Competitions are now accepting entries for the Future Fashion Show, Single Pattern Competition, and Doll Competition.

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Holiday Gift Ideas from the ICG Press

Looking for holiday gift ideas for the costumers in your life? Books from the International Costumers’ Guild Press make great gifts that provide hours of enjoyment. All titles are available in hardcover, paperback, and digital formats.

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ICG Officers Elected at 2026 Annual Meeting

At the 2026 ICG Annual Meeting, a slate of officers was elected to serve for the 2026-2027 term. The meeting was held virtually on April 18, 2026 via ICG’s Zoom corporate account. The slate of officers was approved unanimously at the meeting.

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ICG Annual Meeting will be held April 18, 2026

As there is no in-person Costume-Con this year, the Annual Meeting of the International Costumers Guild is being held online via Zoom on April 18th, 2026.This is a combined board and members meeting beginning at 1PM EDT / noon CDT / 11AM MDT / 10 AM PDT Elections This...

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