named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Panels
Hosts expert-led panels featuring industry leaders to support professional development and knowledge sharing among Black costume designers.
Global Community Network
Creates a connected international network of Black costume designers for collaboration, support, and shared success across media platforms.
Industry Event Participation
Organizes and supports member attendance at major international events such as San Diego Comic Con to increase visibility and engagement.
Mentorship Program
Provides mentorship opportunities connecting emerging and established Black costume designers to foster growth and collaboration.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 6 activities
- Advocating for recognition and representation of Black talent in costume designConducts advocacy efforts to promote greater visibility, equity, and inclusion of Black costume designers across all areas of film, television, theater, and related media.
- Building a global network for Black costume designersMaintains and strengthens a global membership network that connects emerging and established Black costume designers across international cities, fostering collaboration, shared success, and access to industry leaders.
- Highlighting achievements of Black costume designersRecognizes and celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of Black costume designers in shaping visual storytelling across media platforms.
- Hosting educational and professional development eventsOrganizes educational panels, workshops, and events featuring industry experts to support the artistic innovation and professional growth of Black costume designers, including participation at major industry conferences such as San Diego Comic Con.
- Organizing social and networking events for membersFacilitates social events designed to build community, foster connection, and encourage collaboration among Black costume designers across the global membership network.
- Supporting Black costume designers through education, mentorship, and community engagementAdvances the art and profession of costume design by providing educational programs, mentorship opportunities, and resources to support the professional growth of Black costume designers in film, television, theater, live performance, commercials, and music videos.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants——
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Investment income——
Other revenue$300
expenses
Total expenses$5K
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balance sheet
Total assets$5K
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Net assets$5K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +958.1%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Boxraw Partner — Sponsor at the Silver level.
- Gianni Inc. Partner — Sponsor at the Silver level.
- Joanna Bacalso Partner — Photographer who documented the ISBCD members panel at San Diego Comic Con 2025.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy-Driven Visibility and Representationmethodology: diversity-driven_creativityBy combining advocacy with community engagement and professional development, the organization increases access and visibility for Black costume designers, because systemic underrepresentation is challenged through coordinated efforts that center diverse voices in media storytelling.
- Community-Centered Mentorship and Educationmethodology: community-centered_mentorshipBy fostering a community grounded in mentorship, education, and meaningful engagement, the organization supports the professional development and elevation of Black costume designers, because peer-connected learning and structured guidance increase retention, visibility, and career advancement in an underrepresented field.