our MISSION
Mission
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) status organization, the Columbus Fashion Council’s mission is to provide scholarships to fashion design students and a platform for local fashion designers. Our vision is to expand the fashion economy in Central Ohio through a combination of industry growth initiatives, community organizations support, funding access opportunities, and creative program development. We strive to nurture and develop the fashion community to keep our fashion talent living and working in Central Ohio.
ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
Celebrating 15 years!
IMPACT SINCE 2010
200+ Designers - we've provided a platform, guidance, resources, marketing materials, and development of 150+ Ohio based fashion designers
2000+ Models - we've featured over 1500 models on our runways & events, while presenting opportunities to be represented by major regional and international modeling agencies, and potential paying modeling jobs with various companies & brands.
2000+ Volunteers - we've worked with over 2000 volunteers, providing hands-on experience within the fashion industry and networking opportunities to further their own pursuits within the industry.
1000+ Fashion Industry Professionals - we've worked with over a 1000 makeup-up artists, hair stylists, photographers, videographers, and fashion production crew, who are all small businesses working and living in Central Ohio doing what they love
Almost $55,000 In Scholarships - we've raised almost $55,000 in scholarship funds for Columbus College of Art & Design fashion design students, assisting them in completing their fashion design program.
175+ Fashion Shows - we've produced over 175 fashion shows & fashion events, providing a platform for fashion designers, models, makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers, and production crew to launch their brands, jumpstart their careers, or to further pursue their fashion industry goals.
Industry
We develop the fashion industry in Central Ohio by focusing on fashion industry growth initiatives.
Community
We grow the fashion community locally by supporting fashion designers and organizations through highly collaborative efforts.
Funding
We provide scholarships to fashion design students and grant funding to fashion related projects that serve our region.
Programs
We develop programs & initiatives that enables the success of emerging designers, brings thought leadership into fruition, and engages our amazing community.