by Philip Gust | Dec 18, 2025 | announcements
Looking for a last-minute end-of-year tax deduction? Consider making a donation to support one of the ICG’s educational outreach funds. The ICG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization, and your donation may be tax-deductable. Consult your tax advisor...
by Marty Gear Fund | Dec 18, 2025 | articles, Features, International Costumer
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...
by Philip Gust | Dec 11, 2025 | articles, Features
The Costume-Con 2026 Virtual Competitions are now accepting entries for the Future Fashion Show, Single Pattern Competition, and Doll Competition. The upcoming holiday season is a great time to start planning your entries. The virtual competitions will take place on...
by SiW Webinars | Dec 9, 2025 | events
The Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild Presents series offers webinars and workshops featuring speakers on a wide variety of topics about costumes and costuming. Registration is now open for the first two webinars in the Spring 2026 semester. Photographing Costumes...
by ICG Press | Nov 2, 2025 | announcements, Features
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. The Masquerade Handbook This...
by Kevin Roche | Oct 29, 2025 | articles, International Costumer
Note: this item is a personal opinion piece. Events described are as I experienced them. This year I was thrilled as its creator to be invited to run a Single Pattern Contest for the Seattle in 2025 Worldcon. I was looking forward to running a costume event early in...
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