Located in Manhattan's Garment District, The Costume Studio allows for easy access to fabric stores, Herald Square, and theatres and rehearsal studios in the area. The workspace consists of rentable 'pods' (cutting table, clothing rack, storage, sewing machines) within an open shop that includes shared specialty sewing machines, dress forms, and commercial steam irons. It also has fitting rooms, washers and dryers, and a properly ventilated craft area. In addition to supplying much needed space and equipment for these designers, The Costume Studio offers labor support, access to costume stock, and a variety of workshops and lectures.

Designers, who have previously had to work in isolation, now have a space to network, engage, and collaborate. We are excited by the connections and sense of community that will occur in a room of young and established designers, from diverse backgrounds, working alongside each other on shows of varying budgets. This sharing of wealth, both financial and experiential, will raise the quality of design across all budget levels.

We need to raise $275,000 to build out the offices and workspace, purchase equipment and supplies, expand our website, and fund other operating expenses. Please consider donating to The Costume Studio to help us cover these essential costs. Your gift will make a significant difference in the working conditions of the costume designers and artisans working in the nonprofit sector. These artists will be able to dream bigger and better, which will benefit all who participate in the performing arts, both creators and audiences alike!

We are fiscally sponsored by New York Foundation for the Arts. Through this sponsorship, all donations to The Costume Studio are tax-deductible, including in-kind donations. NYFA will also accept wire and stock transfers on our behalf. Please contact us directly at creators@thecostumestudionyc.org for more information on how you can make a donation through those methods. For all other donations please click the donation button on this page.