April, here already???

​Yes, it is hard to believe that March has just flown by and now we have April knocking on our door!  I thought March went fast -- just watch how fast April will be moving.  

To begin with, hopefully everyone has been able to access the new ART DOLLS Magazine in our new flipbook style.  If you are having trouble downloading or getting in, email me at [email protected] and we'll see if we can assist you.

Beside the new look and content to the magazine, the IADR is lucky to have members like Adelaide Santini who has assisted us and continues to help with our Italian translations.  Add to that, Tatiana Tofaneto who has volunteered to assist us in translating the magazine in Portuguese. A Big Thank You to both of you ladies for making this possible.  IADR members can now access the Portuguese issue on our website in the magazine section.

MIDA is also going to be helping in making April fly by.  This year is MIDA's 90th anniversary and the IADR will be there!  This event is open only to IADR members who have registered for the 2026 IADR Art Doll Convention being held in Florence, Italy. 

This is going to be 9 days of packed flavor, fun, and excitement as we sell from our booth located in the Spadolini Pavilion in The Fortezza da Basso fortress which was built at the order of Alessandro de' Medici between 1534 and 1537.  Cool huh?  Know we will be taking lots of pictures to share.

Then April flies away and we will be at our IADR Art Doll Convention May 8th - 10th before you know it.  Sign up now if you haven't yet and check out our website for more information on the Workshops and our special Art & Aperitivo - Meet the Artists night.

Please welcome Alison Jackson who is a doll artist that works in porcelain and wood and is from the United Kingdom.
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​We also would like to welcome back Barbara De Girolamo from Italy.  She is a returning polymer artist who brings a wealth of knowledge to the IADR.

Happy Easter! 
​Sending springtime joy and bright blessings with the wish of hope, joy, and fresh beginnings.

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