Welcome to the Internet home of the
International Costumers' Guild, Inc.
Mission Statement: The International Costumers' Guild, Inc., is an affiliation of amateur, hobbyist, and professional costumers dedicated to the promotion and education of costuming as an art form in all its aspects.
The ICG Officers are:
- President: Philip Gust
- Vice-President: Aurora Celeste
- Treasurer: Jeanine Swick
- Corresponding Secretary: Jan Price
- Recording Secretary: Kathe Gust
Now you can make a tax-deductible donation to the ICG General Fund and the ICG Kennedy Archive and Photo Gallery Fund. Select here for more: Make a Donation
What's New?
5/13/2012 The ICG is proud to present Penny Lipman with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. Penny is the 23rd recipient of ICG's higest honor. See Penny's LAA citation to learn more about her achievements!
5/11/2012 The ICG Board of Directors is happy to welcome Philip Gust as President, Aurora Celeste as Vice President, and Kathe Gust as Recording Secretary. Jeanine Swick was re-elected as Treasurer, and Jan Price was re-elected as Corresponding Secretary. The board would also like to extend its thanks to Ann Catelli, who has completed her most recent term as President, for her service to ICG. Visit the Officer Profiles page to learn more about our 2012-2013 officers.
5/5/2012 -- The ICG Standing Rules were recently updated with six amendments approved by the Board of Directors. The amendments reorganize certain existing Standing Rules and related Board actions into a simple framework that is easier to understand and more flexible to maintain by focusing on functions and the roles of those responsible for carrying them out. Select here for more: ICG Standing Rules
4/17/2012 -- March-April 2012 on-line edition of the ICG Newsletter is available, featuring two book reviews, the final installment on the ICG archives, and 17th C. digital images -- on a loom! Select here for more: The ICG Newsletter
- Important! See ICG President Ann Catelli's call for nominations in the "President's Message" column.
2/18/2012 -- January-February 2012 on-line edition of the ICG Newsletter is available, featuring the 2011 ICG financial report, and a Star Wars costuming book, just in time for the new 3D release of The Phantom Menace. Select here for more: The ICG Newsletter
1/25/2012 -- The 2012 ICG budget has been approved by the Board of Directors. You can view the budget and all ICG financial documents here: ICG 2012 Budget
1/12/2012 -- ICG chapters covered under the ICG's Group Exemption Letter (GEL) should begin the process of gathering up and submitting their 2011 financial reports. These chapters are recognized as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Code Select here for details: GEL Important information for all US Chapters
"Any competition that draws both entrants and audience from outside the host country can be considered an international competition. The ICG has voted to recognize the competitions at WorldCon, at Costume-Con and at Anime North. Information on official recognition is not within the scope of this document; for more information contact the ICG Corresponding Secretary (corr-secretary@costume.org)."
This page last updated May 13, 2012
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