Convention Registration Information
Attendance at the IADR Convention has several options. Convention registration is not required for individuals to attend the workshops of their choice or to visit the sales tables, but those who register receive additional benefits.
The 2026 IADR Convention offers two (2) convention registration options. They are
EXHIBITOR or PARTICIPANT
The PARTICIPANT convention registration fee for 125 Euros includes:
- Registration information & greeting packet (includes collectable 2026 IADR key-chain charm)
- Attendance at the workshops that are offered free for registered guests
- One doll entry submission for the juried show competition
- One Art & Aperitivo Night event ticket featuring Guest Speakers, Jury Show Awards, and Advance Showing of the Exhibit Hall
- Opportunity to receive the Special Guest's gift which is limited to only registered attendees
The PARTICIPANT Registration fee is: 125 Euros
The EXHIBITOR convention registration fee includes:
- Everything included in the PARTICIPANT registration and;
- Receive more entries for the the Special Guest's gift which is limited to only registered attendees
- The option to conduct a workshop during the convention and/or provide an exhibit/sales table during the convention
- IADR Members may also choose the option to participate at the MIDA Fair Event (April 25 - May 3, 2026) at the IADR booth to exhibit their art dolls which can be available for purchase or display and may offer public demonstrations (see MIDA Fair Event information below)
The EXHIBITOR Registration fee is:
- If registered by January 15, 2026 - the fee is 295 Euros
- If registration is after January 15, 2026 and before March 1, 2026 - the fee is 325 Euros
- If registration is on March 1, 2026 or later - the fee is 350 Euros
Special Speaker’s Gift
The Special Guest will present this one-of-a-kind doll to one randomly selected lucky individual at the Art & Aperitivo and Awards presentation on Friday evening (May 8, 2026). To be considered, the individual must be a registered guest for the convention.
Those registering as an EXHIBITOR will receive the number of entries based on when the registration was purchased. Those registering prior to January 15, 2026 will receive six (6) entries. Those registering between January 15, 2026 and February 28, 2026 will receive four (4) entries and those registering starting March 1, 2026 will receive two (2) entries.
Those registering as a PARTICIPANT will receive two (2) entries.
Those registering as an EXHIBITOR will receive the number of entries based on when the registration was purchased. Those registering prior to January 15, 2026 will receive six (6) entries. Those registering between January 15, 2026 and February 28, 2026 will receive four (4) entries and those registering starting March 1, 2026 will receive two (2) entries.
Those registering as a PARTICIPANT will receive two (2) entries.
Art & Aperitivo Night Event and Juried Show Awards
The Art & Aperitivo Night begins with a chance to mingle and dine on spumante, red and white wine, soft drinks, mineral water, dry snack,
small pizzas, focaccias, meat and cheese selections, and stuffed sandwiches with the artists and Special Guests. Afterwards, the event will begin with the Special Guest Speaker presentations followed by the Jury Show Awards. Afterwards, all guests will be invited to the Special Advance Showing of the Exhibits in the Exhibit/Sales area.
Those registered with the convention receive one entry ticket. Additional tickets for family members, guests, or those wishing to attend the dinner may be purchased at a price of 45 euros. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here.
small pizzas, focaccias, meat and cheese selections, and stuffed sandwiches with the artists and Special Guests. Afterwards, the event will begin with the Special Guest Speaker presentations followed by the Jury Show Awards. Afterwards, all guests will be invited to the Special Advance Showing of the Exhibits in the Exhibit/Sales area.
Those registered with the convention receive one entry ticket. Additional tickets for family members, guests, or those wishing to attend the dinner may be purchased at a price of 45 euros. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here.
Juried Show Entry
Registered guests to the convention receive one doll entry for the IADR Juried Show competition. A 30 Euro entry fee for non-registered attendees is required to compete for the prizes in the juried show (see button below for Convention Juried Show Information).
Workshops
Workshops with a fee are not included in the convention registration fee and will be at an extra cost. Individual workshop registration options are available (see button below for Available Convention Workshops).
If you are wanting to provide a workshop - please click on the Be A Convention Workshop Provider button below. The option to offer a workshop at the convention is included in the EXHIBITOR registration fee. Non-registered convention workshop providers will be charged a fee of $125 euro for the workshop space provided by IADR. This fee can be paid by clicking here.
If you are wanting to provide a workshop - please click on the Be A Convention Workshop Provider button below. The option to offer a workshop at the convention is included in the EXHIBITOR registration fee. Non-registered convention workshop providers will be charged a fee of $125 euro for the workshop space provided by IADR. This fee can be paid by clicking here.
Hosting an Exhibit/Sales Table
Registered EXHIBITOR guests to the convention receive the option of operating one exhibit/sales table for the IADR Juried Show competition. Non-registered attendees who are wanting an exhibit/sales table are required to pay a 250 Euro fee for the two days of open-to-the-public sales. This fee can be paid at - (please click here).
IADR retains the right to deny an exhibit/sales table for items not related to the convention or One-Of-A-Kind dolls. (see button below for Convention Exhibit/Sales Table Information for more information).
IADR retains the right to deny an exhibit/sales table for items not related to the convention or One-Of-A-Kind dolls. (see button below for Convention Exhibit/Sales Table Information for more information).
MIDA Fair Event Option for Exhibitor Registrations
Registered EXHIBITOR guests to the convention (who are also IADR members) receive the option of exhibiting their dolls at the 90th MIDA Fair from April 25, 2026 through May 3, 2026. The IADR has reserved a booth for this event which also includes one-year of advertising on the MIDA website. IADR members who participate will receive free admission for the days they are present at the booth and an opportunity to have their dolls seen by the over 60,000 visitors who attend the MIDA Fair. IADR will be paying the fees to have the booth, insurance, and the advertising. Each member who participates agrees that for any doll purchases that occur at the booth, a small fee will be paid to the IADR. The fee will be based on if the IADR is processing the payment of the purchase (transaction fees and/or conversion) or if the IADR member is present to process the purchase. The IADR member can work one day or all nine days. Dolls that are at the booth on the last day of the MIDA Fair will be packaged and taken to the IADR Convention site for the owner to retrieve no later than Friday evening, May 8th, 2026.
IADR Art Patron
Be an International Art Doll Patron for this convention - someone who nourishes imagination so it can grow and who believes in the IADR Doll Artists. An IADR Art Patron receives:
- A 2026 Art & Aperitivo Event ticket at the 2026 Convention
- One year subscription to the online IADR Art Doll Magazine
- The IADR Mini-Tote Bag* with Supporter Charm delivered at the 2026 IADR Convention
Cancellations
Requesting the cancellation of a convention registration after payment OR if requesting the cancellation of attending a workshop after payment - the following policy applies for requests made:
- prior to January 15, 2026 - a 90% refund
- between January 15, 2026 to February 28, 2026 - an 80% refund
- between March 1, 2026 to April 1, 2026 - a 70% refund
- after April 1, 2026 - no refund will be issued
In the event of a cancellation of a workshop by the instructor, registered students will receive a full refund of the workshop fee. Cancellation requests are to be made at [email protected].
Now is the time to start your planning to attend the 2026 IADR Convention!
To go directly to the on-line website to purchase your registration with additional items or individual workshops -
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To go directly to the on-line website to purchase your individual items such as tickets to the Art & Aperitivo Night or a sales table,
* You will be be automatically redirected to our purchasing site at www.misplacedolls.com to complete your registration. All fees will be converted from Euro to US Dollar at the purchasing site.
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