Collar City Coterie is a peer-supported artist collective, reminiscent of guilds, social clubs, and artist salons of times past, operating out of Troy, NY. Despite being modeled after exclusive society clubs, the CCC is made to be an inclusive and affirmative space and we welcome creatives of all skill levels, backgrounds, and monetary needs through our doors. The costumed figure events (Soirée Sessions) and enrichment trips we host are aimed at growing the portfolios of local artists and models and provide additional opportunities for networking. Our goal is to expand our offerings and provide more professional support and mutual aid as we move along. By combining some of the visual development techniques of early animation studios with the enchanting spirit of 19th-century burlesque theatres and the local significance of Leyendecker’s Arrow Collar ads, we are laying the foundation to a unique community, where creatives can gather around a shared vision while refining and discovering their own voices. We are innovating upon what an ethical and supportive artist collective can look like.

Figlassworks is a stained glass and figurative artist.

D. M. LeBlanc is a worldbuilder, storycrafter, painter and futurist.