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Practical guides on inventory and asset tracking, arts funding and Prop 28, QR labeling, productions, and sharing gear between programs.

Labels & QR Codes

How to Get QR Labels onto Your Costumes and Props

Every item in Theatre4u gets a permanent QR code. Here's how to get it onto the actual piece — print your own for bins and props, or order pre-printed iron-on and adhesive labels — plus how to choose.

September 23, 2026 · 6 min read
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Inventory How-To

How to Inventory a Costume Shop (Without a Messy Spreadsheet)

Every program's costume loft turns into a mountain. Here's how to catalog it so you can find any piece in seconds — photos, sizes, conditions, and QR-labeled racks — and actually keep it that way.

September 21, 2026 · 7 min read
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Funding & Compliance

Prop 28 Compliance for Arts Programs: A Simple Inventory Approach

California's Prop 28 brings ~$1B a year to arts education — and new accountability. Here's an audit-ready way to track the supplies, instruments, and equipment you buy, so reporting and audits are painless.

September 21, 2026 · 6 min read
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