A 501c3 New York City non-profit organization 

The Children's Institute of Fashion Arts is a non-profit charitable cultural organization devoted to the expansive education in the culture and craft of clothing.

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Our mission is to foster children's authentic selves through creative inquiry, and to inspire children to be industrious, persistent problem-solvers. We create exhilarating, educational experiences that show the connections between clothing, fashion, design, art, science, history, cultural studies, sociology, social psychology, human development, technology, and the natural environment.

 

Our mission is to serve children and families by providing immersive, interdisciplinary, hands-on, creative education and exhibitions that enliven and inspire people of all ages to think, understand, and innovate.