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The IADR Online Fall Sales is happening NOW! The dates are October 18th through the 24th, 2026. Each artist will be featured in a individual post and shared in the IADR groups as well as Instagram.
When a person/or buyer comes to the IADR webpage, they can click on your Artist's Studio page to see more of your work and how to contact you.
Remember that from September 18 to October 2 we had 88,047 page views with 21,398 unique views in the People's Choice event. You can't sell if you aren't being seen, and this new hosting site is certainly helping in our reach for just that purpose.
Get seen by sharing the link www.international-art-doll-registry.com/fall-sale.
The October ART DOLLS Magazine is now available for downloading. If you have any questions in how to access the magazine, refer to last week's blog for step-by- step instructions. If you still have questions or any problems, email Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com.
Also Congratulation to Gwynne Ross who was the winner for the People's Choice Event and is featured on the ART DOLL Magazine cover with her submission of "Cynthia".
The turnout of artists was fantastic and as I said, the visibility of artwork was truly inspirational!
Thank you to all who participated and in making 2026 People's Choice Event such a success.
Also I would like to acknowledge Pat Moulton as Second Place winner with her Raven and Varvara Kosareva with SolaFea as Third Place winner. They are both featured inside on the premium spots located at the Table of Contents.
Spark Social will be meeting via Zoom on October 21,2026 - Wednesday at 10 am MST (6 pm in Italy).
This group is for anyone in the IADR that would like to learn more how to use the social media platforms. This meeting will also show you how the IADR works to help its members to also be seen on these various platforms.
Did you know that Facebook has started restricting how many outside links can be shared for free for a business page and I just saw where there could be some new changes to Instagram as well.
Drop Lesley an email if you would like to be added to the chat group by sending the request to iadregistry@outlook.com.
DEADLINE for submitting to the ARTDOLLS Magazine Award of Excellence is October 31st, 2026 . For more information click here.
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The ART DOLLS Magazine is tentatively planned to be released October 20th. Are you ready to access your Members Only side of the IADR website so that you can download your free copy?
Here are the steps you use to login to the website with it's new security feature. You do not have a password like you did before. Simply follow the steps below.
If you have any questions, e-mail Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com.
For those using a computer Step 1 - Type in the www.international-art-doll-registry.com into your computer on the browser line. Especially if you haven't logged in before, you want to make sure you are on the new hosting site and that your computer isn't taking you to the old hosting site by default.
You should see the Fall Online Sales Event - this is a good way to know that you are on the new hosting site. Now you can login either by clicking the login button or the members only section (see picture). Everything else is open to the public and does not require a login to view the pages.
Step 2 - Whichever arrow you picked, it will take you to the same spot which requires you to type in your email address. This is the new security feature this hosting site is using instead of a password. The space between the two red arrows is where you put your email address. Not anywhere lower than that.
Once you have entered and submitted your email, a message will pop-up saying that your login link has been sent to your email address. Simply go to your email and look for the email from the International Art Doll Registry.
Step 3 - The email will look like this. Click on the Log In button and it will take you to the International Art Doll Registry website. You now have access to the Members Only side of the website. You will also know you are logged in because the login button on the upper right hand side is now a small grey circle. This can be filled in with a profile picture, but that's a blog for another time. *smiling*
For those accessing the website on their phones, then these are the images you should see. Step 1 - Hit the double line at the top to access the menu bar then either login with the members only tab OR the login button.
Step 2 and 3 should look the same as above if you were using a computer. The only difference is now when you are returned to the website and you click on the Members Only Section heading, you will see this image.
We hopefully simplified it. You can now click on the two grey lines for the Members Only menu -- for example to register your doll. Or you can scroll down below on the page to access any of the links you are looking for as well. Either one will give you the access to the ART DOLLS Magazine for you to read or download.
The IADR Online Fall Sale is October 18th - October 24th, 2026
If you wish to participate in this event, send me the picture of the doll you would like featured on the page no later than 5 pm on Thursday, October 15th.
Each doll submitted will be featured on a special day out of this week-long event, so don't miss out on this fantastic shout out and possible future sale event.
E-mail me at iadregistry@outlook.com with your doll photo. If you participated in the People's Choice event, you are already in the Fall Sales event.
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The International Art Dolls Registry is hosting their Fall Online Sale October 18th through October 24th, 2026.
That means if you, as a IADR member, wishes to participate in it--you only have TWO weeks to send me your doll image for the page or submit here. Deadline - Oct 16, Friday.
This Sale is also going to be a little different in that instead of just advertising the page, each participant will have a day of the sale where their work/doll will be featured in social media.
This event is for IADR members only. If you have any questions email Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com.
IADR Members who participated in the People's Choice Event will automatically be added to the Fall Event. To submit your doll for the Fall Sale page click the submission form here.
Spark Social will be meeting October 21st, Wednesday at 10 am MST - 6 pm in Italy.
Why join in this Zoom meeting? Why to help your growth in the social media world. But it is more than just that!
If you knew how being an IADR member can expand your reach by how I share your posts, then imagine if we all know the same information and how much bigger a reach can be made as we support each other.
Just this past week Facebook created a new restriction on my Facebook business page. I am only able to post two outside links (example - like an Etsy link or a website link) per MONTH! If I want to post more than two, I now need to pay for it. This does not affect personal pages or groups. But as a small business owner/artist just another financial hit that makes it harder to be seen and stay in business.
That is why I am a firm believer in the "more we know, the more we grow." Also, power to the people in that we are stronger together than we are apart. In this age of technology, it is easy to fall through the shifting cracks and changing markets. If you like to learn more about the ever changing landscape of the social media world, drop Lesley an email at iadregistry@outlook.com saying you wish to be added to this group.
People's Choice Event is now over and the winner will be announced with the new edition of the ART DOLLS Magazine coming out October 20th, 2026.
Though the winner is waiting to be announced, let me share the awesome reach that was achieved during this event.
On the ART DOLLS Magazine website during September 18 to October 2 there were 10,114 page views with 3,157 unique views.
Keep in mind, that this event is the first with the IADR using its new hosting site. This change seems to have been a good choice to make as the IADR received during September 18 to October 2 was 88,047 page views (WOW!) with 21,398 unique views (IMPRESSIVE!) and with 29% of those viewing on a mobile device.
The highest one-day visit of 2,985 unique visits was on September 28. Every single IADR artist received visits to their Artist Studio with several still receiving visits after the event! For example, today is October 5th and five artist studio pages have been visited with the visitor also looking at the various dolls within the artist's studio.
Keep in mind that this is advertising opportunity and another reason as to jump on board if you were wondering to join in the Fall Online Sale coming up VERY SOON!
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The People's Choice Event is LIVE! This is a fantastic collection of artists in a variety of mediums that is amazing. To see the gallery click here and don't forget to VOTE!
The entry with the most votes will win the opportunity to be on the Autumn issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine. You only have until October 2nd, 2026 to place your vote.
All the entries are also on our YouTube channel that you can by clicking here!
Awards of Excellence which is sponsored by the ART DOLLS magazine is still open for submissions.
Deadline to enter is October 31st, 2026. There is a fee for entering this event as this is "not" an IADR event or IADR juried show.
For more information about this event go the ART DOLLS Magazine to learn of the variety of categories and the rules.
The 2027 Art Doll Exposition in Florence, Italy has been canceled. Watch for more upcoming events for 2026 and 2027 to be posted. One of those ways to stay informed is to follow us on Instagram.
We are in the process of creating a series of classes on how to use Instagram for your best possible reach.
One of the goals is that if IADR members know how Instagram works and several of us are using all the same tools, think of the improvement of reach that would be possible.
Together we are stronger than we are apart. Social media is confusing on a good day, but if you knew that within the IADR there was a nucleus of artists all supporting each other, simply because we all understood the process, that increases the reach of any post a 100 times. It this is something that you could see using for yourself and want to be a part of, then email Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com. This process is in it beginning stage, so sign up now to avoid missing out on any tips or helpful hints. Just put in the subject line "You're IN!" We are also looking to expand this to our Youtube channel too!
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How in-person events build doll collectors and doll connections is what Bambi and I talk about in this month's International Art Doll Registry podcast.
We discuss the advantages of being in a brick and mortar setup compared to doing fairs and markets. Join us as we look at the positive aspects of making connections with potential doll collectors and followers.
The second reason to join in is the opportunity to win being on the cover of the October issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine. The more you share the link with friends and family so they may vote for you is a win/win situation by having others see your work.
We appreciate the support and this is a way to still be involved even if you can't make it to this event. Thank you.
- September 16, Wednesday - Art Doll Exposition Meeting 6 pm (Italy) 10 am (MST). We are going to try to hold this on What's App. If you are wanting to be a part of the meeting and not in What's App email me at iadregistry@outlook.com and I will send you an invite.
- September 16, Wednesday - People's Choice Submission Deadline
- September 18, Friday - People's Choice Event goes LIVE for voting
- September 18, Friday - Deadline for submission for the ART DOLLS Magazine's October issue.
Say hello to our newest member to the IADR, Minji Kim who is a Fiber Art and resides in Canada. You can see her work as her Captain Nyx won in the Novice category in the last show. Welcome aboard Minji *smiling
As Fall Cleaning is getting into full swing, please don't forget to also check your SPAM mail. Make sure you have marked the IADR as a safe contact so you don't mess out on our updates, news and inspirations *smiling
Thank you ~Lesley CDO of IADR
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So much happening right now in the Doll World! Let's begin with the new issue of ART DOLLS Magazine which is now available for download. Remember the issues are FREE to IADR members as one of your "perks".
Be inspired, enjoy seeing under the sea through their eyes and even discover a little piece of history brought to life!
We are still taking your witchy doll image to help promote the Art Doll Exposition coming up in April 30 - May 2, 2027.
You can email them to Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com.
Thank you to those that have already shared with us and thank you for your continued support.
Other Happenings
- Art Doll Exposition planning meeting-Sept 16th
- ART DOLLS Magazine deadline for articles, doll scene and tutorial-Sept 18th
- Award of Excellence is open for submission. See more on artdollsmagazine.com
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2026 People's Choice Event
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Our goal is to begin promoting the 2027 April/May Exposition well in advance. Since many participating artists won't have their new creations ready, we're asking our IADR members to share their images of their fantasy-themed creations for our posts and shoutouts.
Each featured image will include artist credit that give you additional visibility while helping us promote the 2027 Exposition.
Email Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com with your images or questions. We are accepting pictures now with a deadline of October 15th, 2026.
So excited to share that Elfenwild will be our Guest Artists at the 2027 IADR Art Doll Exposition! Dates April 30th, May 1st and 2nd, 2027
In the meantime if you like to see more of Elfenwild visit their website here.
Jim and Nat (Natalie)
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January 2027 Online Juried Show
August 2027 Online Juried Show
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www.artdollsmagazine.com/submission-forms.html
to select the submission form for the magazine. If you have any questions, email me at:
iadregistry@outlook.com
Themes for the Juried Shows for 2027!
Click here to vote
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Voting ends July 31st! Help shape the future of the IADR Juried Shows for the 2027 year.
DEADLINE is August 14th for entries to the Marine Characters Juried Show.
Don't forget to have your entry "registered" before submitting it for the Juried Show. You will need your registration number for your entry form when submitting for the Juried Show.
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But 2027 will be here sooner than we know it and now is your time to put in your choice of what you would like to see for our Juried Show.
May's 2027 Doll Exhibit/Show's theme at the convention will be Witches, Wizards, & Trolls.
Let me know your selection for the August's 2027 theme, please. This is your way to give shape to the Juried Shows for 2027. VOTE here!
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Even Fantasy animal Anthropomorphic dolls (animals acting as humans with human characteristics such as rabbits, squirrels, bears, etc.). Anthropomorphic dolls would be dolls that are upright, presumed to be talking, dressed as humans, or acting as if human can also qualify as long as they follow within these guidelines.