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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.

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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.  

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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.


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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.
Yes, People's Choice is just around the corner!  Deadline to submit your entry is September 16th!
This is the first time of collaboration with ART DOLLS Magazine.  First reason to be involved is that this event is about being seen and the reach has just expanded with this collaboration.

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.  
Live Voting begins September 18th and runs to October 2nd.  The link will be emailed to all entries as well as being posted here next week.
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For IADR members, this is the last juried show of the year that goes towards your requirement of having participated in at least one IADR show for the year to be eligible for the Year End competition.  The Year End Event is for IADR members only and a member must have competed in at least one show at some time this 2026 year.  So, if you haven't had a chance to enter a show before, now is the time to get your submission in if you want to also compete in the Year End Event. 
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We are accepting pictures of Witches, Wizards and Trolls to use in promoting the Art Doll Exposition on April 30 - May 2nd 2026 in Florence, Italy. 
We are going to start promoting the event this October so please send any pictures to Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com.

​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. 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
  • 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.
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​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
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​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".
You can also see what is happening in the Doll World just by opening the pages of the magazine.  Don't forget to check out the Events section to see what doll shows might be happening in your area.
Also Doll Scenes is a great way to get your dolls seen! This is just another FREE opportunity in your marketing plan you might think about using.
Our Marine Character Juried Show winners are now posted on our website.  All doll entries are featured in this current issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine and also in the Marine Character video now on our YouTube Channel.  Come explore the deep blue seas with the beautiful artistry of our doll maker members.

Be inspired, enjoy seeing under the sea through their eyes and even discover a little piece of history brought to life!
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People's Choice is now open for submissions.  This is the first time the event will be a collaboration between the IADR and ART DOLLS Magazine.
You do not need to be a member of the IADR to participate and it is free for anyone to submit an entry.  The winner will have the opportunity to appear on the next issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine.  
How do you win?  By sharing the link to the People's Choice Gallery when it goes LIVE with your friends,  family and even social media.  Ask them to vote for you.  The one with the most votes win.  For more information - click here.


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. 
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​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

Yes, for the first time ever, The International Art Doll Registry and the ART DOLLS Magazine will be collaborating the 2026 People's Choice Event!
This is the one event that allows You, the creator, to have an opportunity to appear on the cover of the ART DOLLS Magazine.  
Who picks the winner?  It is your friends, family, or followers, whomever you choose to share the voting link with when it goes live.  It's fun!  It is exciting to see the variety of entries and gives everyone a chance to have their dolls seen. 
The People's Choice Event is an exciting venue when seeing your submission on the Gallery page with other one-of-a-kind creators and artists.  Yes, the main requirement is that your entry be an OOAK in any medium and created by you.  No commercial molds, remakes, or altered dolls will qualify.  If you have any questions you can read the qualification here or email Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com.
This event is free to enter whether you are an IADR Member or a follower of the ART DOLLS Magazine.  For IADR Members, this is the last juried show to enter if you wish to enter the Year End Event and have not participated in any other juried shows. For the complete rules and submission form:
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Oh No!  I can't believe it!  Here we are in trying to finish up the last edits to the ART DOLLS Magazine and also finalize the entries for the Marine Character juried show event when we lose our computer connection!
Of course it isn't any minor technical error either. So if I thought that I was all powerful with 5G fiber optic internet service -- wrong!!  It only takes someone to dig a hole where they weren't suppose to dig and thereby cutting the hidden internet highway running under the ground to my house and the whole surrounding area of 50 miles and more.  
Even then the solution isn't that easy.
The solution isn't just re-attaching one electrical cord to another either like in the "olden days". But now requires attaching hundreds of mini electrical optic fibers all together.  As a result we lost a whole 10 hours of working time.  But the Marine Characters entries are now off to the Judges.  The magazine is now off to the Translators (Thank you Adelaide Santini and Tatiana Tofaneto for doing this service).
If you find yourself in a similar situation, what do you do?  Why of course go back to the basics: Create, Read and Learn.  This down time reminded me of the wonderful tutorials that are on our IADR website for members given by members.  Some of them are even downloadable to enjoy for later use if you can't get to the Internet Highway.
Create and enjoy the world away from the Social Media. Read some of the wonderful tutorials that the IADR offers it's members.  
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Learn something new that you keep telling yourself you would like to do if you only had the time. ​
When Creativity calls, listen and ​Celebrate the moments that give your creativity a voice through your Art.
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This is the Final Week to get your submission in for the Marine Characters Juried Show.  Deadline is Friday, August 14th by 10 pm MST.
Those new to the juried show, remember IADR members must registered their entry first as you need the registration number for your submission form. 
Non-member can participate also.  They use the invoice number from their entry fee payment for the submission form.
Good luck to the participants and remember every entry also will appear in the ART DOLLS Magazine as well as on our YouTube channel.
​Calling for pictures of your Witches, Wizards, and Trolls to help promote the International Art Doll Registry's Art Doll Exposition in Florence, Italy. Past creations are welcome—they don't have to be current dolls.

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.
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Email Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com with your images or questions.  We are accepting pictures now with a deadline of October 15th, 2026. 
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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
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There will be more to share about Jim and Nat from Elfenwild as we get through the planning stages of the 2027 Art Doll Exposition. (By the way, if you noticed the first change is that we are calling the IADR Art Doll Convention now the Art Doll Exposition.  We felt it was more friendly and to let people know they are more than welcome to come in to participate in viewing, purchasing, and visiting with the doll artists.)

In the meantime if you like to see more of Elfenwild visit their website here.
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Jim and Nat (Natalie)

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Calling for pictures of your Witches, Wizards, and Trolls to help promote the International Art Doll Registry's Art Doll Exposition in Florence, Italy. Past creations are welcome—they don't have to be current dolls.
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, giving 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. 
POLLING IN..
The Polling is in for the themes for the 2027 Juried Shows. The Winners are.....
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January 2027 Online Juried Show

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August 2027 Online Juried Show

These were the themes most selected for our January and August Online Juried Shows for 2027.  The Witches, Wizards, and Trolls theme is for our in-person Juried Show in Florence, Italy for April 30th - May 2nd, 2027. More information will come out about these exciting events.  But what events are still coming in 2026?
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Our People's Choice Event!
Who will  be our Winner for 2026?  Coming soon - more information will be available as we are putting the final touches to this event as it will be combined also with the ART DOLLS Magazine.
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Yes, beat the clock and get your submissions in for the ART DOLLS Magazine.  Whether you are submitting an article, Doll Scene. or even a Doll Collector entry, ALL submissions are due by Friday, July 31st and noon (12) MST time.
Go to:
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
You still have time before the Deadline of August 14th, 2026 for the Marine Characters Online Juried Show... but that will also be wrapping up soon.
Keep in mind that the Deadline means no entry will be accepted after 10 pm MST on August 14th.  Also to make sure that I received your entry, check to see if you have received an email or instant messenger acknowledging your entry submission from me.  
If you think you will be close but still can make the deadline, give me a heads-up (short message) so that I will be looking for your entry.
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Looking down the road, what comes next?  Why it will be the People's Choice Event.  
This is where people will be encouraged to come vote for their favorite submission.  Very often when they go to see the entries, they will also go to the Artist's Studio page to see other creations.  
For 2025 we had over 600 votes casted for this event with a 262% increase in page views to our website and 1206 unique views. That was a wonderful job and looking forward to a bigger reach this year.  More about this event will be coming out in future blogs.
Friday, July 31st... Last Chance to Vote for the
Themes for the Juried Shows for 2027!

Click here to vote
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Have you Voted yet in the International Art Doll Registry's Poll for what themes you would like to see for 2027 Juried Shows?
It is easy to do.  Just go to the link​ and see that you have one group to choose from for the Winter Show that is in January and the second group for the August Show.  Select one from each group and the theme with the most votes will be used for our juried show themes. 

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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The Planning Committe for the 2027 Art Doll Exhibit and Convention will be meeting July 29th, 2026 via Zoom at 9 am MST and 5 pm in Italy.
If you would like to be a part of this committee, then email me at iadregistry@outlook.com so I can add you to the notification/invite list.
This is an important meeting to get us off and running so we can get the word out sooner this year.  See you there.
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Here are some tips and helpful information that is worth knowing for the IADR Juried Shows.
🎉The IADR offers two online Juried Shows as well as the 'in person' Doll Exhibit/Show in Florence, Italy.
The online juried shows are a great way to have your work criticed if you are looking for ways to improve your art.  The Juried Shows also offer cash awards. Did you know that winning just one juried show in a category during the year is equal or more than what an IADR member pays for their annual membership?  
And talking of more... a requirement to participate in the YEAR END event is that a participant has to have been in at least one juried show - OR - if you have missed out on the Juried Shows, then the last event that qualifies you to enter the YEAR END event is the People's Choice event.  And yes, you do have to be a member of the IADR to participate in the YEAR END competition.  More about the People's Choice and YEAR END events coming in future posts. 
🎉IADR Members enter the IADR Juried Shows for Free.  Also remember the entry must be registered as a one-of-a-kind through submitting the Doll Registry Submission form.  That Registry number is required on the Juried Show submission.  Non-IADR members can participate by paying an entry fee.  Their entry fee receipt is the number they use when submitting for the show.
🎉​The AAE (ART DOLLS Magazine Award of Excellence) is NOT a juried show of the IADR.  It is an independent show of the ART DOLLS Magazine and requires a different submission and fee.
🎉Vote for the 2027 Themes for the Juried Show.  Yes, we are already at work on the 2027 Juried Shows. Our August 2026 Marine Characters Show Deadline is August 14th.  Meaning between now and August 14th, get your entry finished, registered, and your entry submission completed no later than 10 pm MST on August 14th. 

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. 
👓Looking at the Poll for the themes, for the January (Winter) event, do we keep the Winter Blue theme?  Or, would you like something different?  If you want to keep the Winter Blue theme, then mark it so in the poll or pick the theme you like best for the first Juried Show of 2027.

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! 
Mark your Calendar for: 
Shylock Doll Gathering Tuesday, July 21st at 12:30 MST via Zoom.  Contact iadregistry@outlook.com if you wish an invite. 
IADR Doll Convention Planning meeting July 29th at 9 am MST  via Zoom.  Let Lesley know if you wish to participate in the planning of the event by emailing her at the iadregistry@outlook.com
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Have you checked out the Tutorial section of the IADR website that is available to IADR members only?  
This section is a great resource and inspiration for those that look to expand their skills or try out a new techique.  But this Tutorial section is more than just that!
The Tutorial section is a fantastic way to cross-market your project.  People always are looking to see how something is made and this is a wonderful way to let people see your processes.
Did you know that when you do a tutorial - (a How To type of one), it can be placed on the IADR website with links back to your Etsy store, website, or even your Facebook page.  This is just one (1) way it brings traffic to you.
(2) You can also put a image of your tutorial on your Artist's Studio page with again adding links.  With the People's Choice event coming up in the Fall, it is another way to add to your page. 
(3) Submit your tutorial to the ART DOLLS Magazine and reach a new audience.  Links are again added to  your tutorial right there in the magazine itself!
(4) Work with Lesley to create a Short or video of your tutorial and it can be shared on the IADR YouTube Channel.  Which also can be collaborated to the ART DOLLS Magazine YouTube channel as well.
(5) You can also choose be listed on the ART DOLLS Magazine website through the Directory. For a $45.00 USD fee you can be listed in the Directory under Classes and Instructors with your tutorial reference.  This places the tutorial on the unique ART DOLLS Magazine website and in the Special Edition of the magazine coming up towards the end of the 2026 year.  Choose now to be added to the 2027 Directory and for this small fee that gives you almost a year and half of advertising.  
This is one of those Win/Win situations!!!  So many ways to be seen with just one shared tutorial to the IADR.  If you have any questions, email IADRegistry@outlook.com.
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Had to chuckle at the Someday is not a Day quote as that is so true - which is why Deadlines were created. 
So, lets go over a few more in calendar style:
July 31st - Articles and Tutorials for the ART DOLL Magazine
Keep in mind that this is a deadline, but if you can get your articles and tutorials to me sooner, that would be appreciated.  Since I always want to give you plenty of time to review your write-up after it has been set for the magazine, it is nice to have plenty of time to do so. 
July 31st - The ART DOLLS MAGAZINE Special Offers
We are working on the Directory for the Magazine and ART DOLLS Magazine website.  There are two special offers running right now until the end of July.
The Directory itself is a great place on the ART DOLL Magazine website to easily find artist, suppliers, organizations, and events.  There will also be a special issue of the Directory digitally published too.  One of the Specials is the Double Dip.  
The Double Dip is two quarter page AD spot purchases and receive the Directory PLUS listing for free!  That is an $85 USD savings for a year placement.  And just because I like to play... Have you thought about a .gif AD (something on your ad moves)?  
I have been playing with some of the other smaller .gif's throughout the magazine.  This is always a great way to catch your attention when you see something move, especially when you aren't expecting it.
For the Double Dip only, if you would like to do an ad for your website or even where you would like to place two or three dolls in a .gif as an AD, let me know. Email artdollsmagazine@outlook.com for more information and maybe try a .gif.
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August 14th - Deadline for submission for the Marine Character Juried Show  
Can Fisherman also qualify for the Marine Character show?  Yes, anyone fishing for thoses marine characters can qualify for the show.  

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.
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Summer has officially turned now to where each day will become shorter.  I don't know about you, but so far, it has been hard for me to find my MOJO (motivation) this summer, let alone getting through an another winter coming up.
Bambi & I talk in this podcast what one can do to find your motivation and thereby inspire creativity. Join us on our YouTube Channel and see if some of our suggestions might be of help to you if you are also suffering from lack of MOJO.
We are also currently working on the 2027 ART DOLLS Magazine Directory.  This Directory is created for all those who wished to be listed not only on the ART DOLLS Magazine website in the Directory, but also in the Special Edition issue that will be coming out at the end of the year.
Right now the ART DOLLS Magazine is running TWO special pricing options to where you can receive a free listing in the Directory by just purchasing  advertisting in the magazine.  
By being listed in the Directory is another avenue of being seen on another website through the ART DOLLS Magazine in an easy to find format starting as soon as you sign up as well as being showcased for all of 2027 and at the end of the year in the 2026 Special Issue.  
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​Give a warm Welcome and Say Hello to our newest IADR member Adrienne Franklin who is a Fiber Artist here in the United States.  

She creates wonderful personalities in a contemporary style that are a delight to see.
I was asked if Mermaids came under Marine Characters for the upcoming juried show.  Yes, they do.  Also so does Poseidon, god of the Seas.  Another idea can also be Libra, the water bearer zodiac sign.  Anything in the water or touches water qualifies for this juried show.  Good luck and can't wait to see how the creativity flows!
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World Doll Day may have come and gone with this past Saturday but you can still see all the beautiful and unique entries on the @artdollsmagazine Youtube channel.

Click the link and continue the celebration of joy through the love of our dolls. 
And our love of dolls continues with the opportunity of the Summer IADR Juried Show - Marine Characters.  Non-members can join in by paying the $25 USD entry fee.  IADR members entry fee is free. 

This is a learning opportunity to have your artwork critiqued if you are entering as a Novice.  This event is also an inspirational opportunity for Masters to motivate and encourage us through their artistry.  A win/win situation to participate in.
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Mark your calendar for future dates
  • Shylock Doll Gathering Tuesday June 16th
  • ART DOLLS Magazine submission Deadline is July 31st
  • Marine Characters Entry Deadline is August 14th
Just to mark a few.  If you have any questions, email Lesley at iadregistry@outlook.com