This union represents costume designers in film and television. For information on the industry and to view costume sketches in their online gallery, contact or check out its Web site.
Costume Designers Guild
(CDG)
3919 West Magnolia Boulevard
Burbank, CA, 91505-2822
Tel: (818) 848-2800
Email: cdgia@cdgia.com
http://www.costumedesignersguild.com
This organization provides a list of schools, scholarships, and a journal. College memberships are available with opportunities to network among other members who are professionals in the costume field.
Costume Society of America
(CSA)
PO Box 852
Columbus, GA, 31902-0852
Tel: (800) CSA-9447
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com
The National Costumers Association promotes industry standards and offers education, meetings and conventions, and membership resources.
National Costumers Association
c\o Ed Avis Associates
PO Box 13347
Chicago, IL, 60613-0347
Tel: (708) 218-7755
Email: executivedirector@costumers.org
http://www.costumers.org
This union represents many costume designers in various regions throughout the country.
United Scenic Artists Local 829
(USA)
37 W. 26th St., 9th Floor
New York, NY, 10010-1057
Tel: (212) 581-0300
Tel 2: (877) 728-5635
http://www.usa829.org
The United States Institute for Theatre Technology provides education, research, and networking opportunities for theater design and technology students and professionals.
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
(USITT)
290 Elwood Davis Road, Suite #100
Liverpool, NY, 13088-6142
Tel: (800) 938-7488
Tel 2: (315) 463-6463
http://www.usitt.org
- Actors
- Animators
- Apparel Industry Workers
- Architects
- Art Directors
- Artist and Repertoire Workers
- Artists
- Audio Recording Engineers
- Automotive Designers
- Broadcast Engineers
- Buyers
- Camera Operators
- Choreographers
- Cinematographers and Directors of Photography
- Circus Performers
- Clowns
- Color Analysts
- Comedians
- Composers and Arrangers
- Computer and Video Game Designers
- Computer-Aided Design Drafters and Technicians
- Cosmeticians
- Cosmetics Sales Representatives
- Cosmetics Shop Owners and Managers
- Cosmetologists
- Dance Instructors
- Dance School Owners and Managers
- Dancers
- Digital Designers
- Drafters
- Ergonomists
- Ethical Sourcing Officer
- Exhibit Designers
- Fabric Designers
- Fashion Coordinators
- Fashion Designers
- Fashion Illustrators
- Fashion Models' Agents
- Fashion Photographers
- Fashion Stylists
- Fashion Writers and Editors
- Film and Television Directors
- Film and Television Editors
- Film and Television Extras
- Film and Television Producers
- Film and Video Librarians
- Foreign Correspondents
- Furniture Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Graphics Programmers
- Greeting Card Designers and Writers
- Home Stagers
- Image Consultants
- Industrial Designers
- Interior Designers and Decorators
- Jewelers and Jewelry Repairers
- Landscape Architects
- Learning Innovations Designers
- Lighting Technicians
- Magicians
- Makeup Artists
- Models
- Motion Graphics Artists
- Music Conductors and Directors
- Music Venue Owners and Managers
- Music Video Directors and Producers
- Music Video Editors
- Musicians
- Nail Technicians
- News Anchors
- Non-Fungible Token Artists
- Photographers
- Playwrights
- Political Reporters
- Pop/Rock Musicians
- Product Designers
- Product Development Directors
- Product Management Directors
- Product Managers
- Production Assistants
- Production Designers and Art Directors
- Radio and Television Announcers
- Radio and Television Program Directors
- Real-Time Captioners
- Remote Health Care Engineers
- Screenwriters
- Show Runners
- Silverware Artisans and Workers
- Singers
- Smart Building Systems Designers
- Software Designers
- Songwriters
- Special and Visual Effects Technicians
- Sports Broadcasters and Announcers
- Stage Directors
- Stage Managers
- Stage Production Workers
- Stunt Performers
- Swimming Pool Designers
- Tailors and Dressmakers
- Talent Agents and Scouts
- Tattoo Artists
- Textile Manufacturing Workers
- Theater Managers
- Visual Interaction Designers
- Writers