UNM Theater Department Holds Costume Sale
The department is selling costumes to fund student travel to a national professional conference.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The University of New Mexico theater department is hosting a costume sale in the Rodey Theatre lobby from Tuesday through Thursday. Students are selling items to raise money for travel expenses to attend a professional conference in March.
Why it matters
Proceeds from the event support 17 students who are working to reach a $15,000 fundraising goal to attend the United States Institute for Theatre Technology conference in Baltimore.
Students have successfully raised $7,500 toward their $15,000 goal. The final day of the event features a bag sale with pricing tiers set at $5, $10, and $15.
The players
University of New Mexico
This public research university in Albuquerque hosts the theater department and manages the costume collection currently being sold.
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
This national organization serves as a resource for theater professionals, educators, and students involved in the technical arts.
The details
The sale features a wide variety of items from the university's costume collection, including period pieces, modern clothing, wigs, and headdresses. Shoppers can fill bags for a flat fee during the final day of the event to help students reach their financial target.
Timeline
The sale runs Tuesday through Thursday in the Rodey Theatre lobby.
The USITT conference takes place in Baltimore in March.
Market Landscape
This fundraiser follows a pattern set by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology conference, where academic departments often rely on independent revenue streams to support student professional development. It highlights the ongoing reliance on local initiatives to bridge gaps in institutional travel budgets.
Local shoppers gain access to unique theater-quality inventory while contributing directly to student travel expenses. By purchasing items during the Thursday bag sale, attendees can support the department's $15,000 objective.
The takeaway
This event offers members of the public an opportunity to acquire unique wardrobe pieces while directly supporting student professional development. Shoppers interested in the best value should prioritize visiting on Thursday for the flat-fee bag sale options.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in Albuquerque Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOAT 7.
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