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Lylith created by Alexandra Sandu
Welcome to our first podcast of the year where Bambi and I talk about what is a trademark. Hear about where they can be found on an artdoll and why should you use them. Did you know the IADR helps in protecting trademarks of doll artists by the use of the Registry?
Finally, find out how to turn a doll into a time capsule for generations to come.
Simply click the link to our YouTube Channel to hear all about this interesting and important feature of dollmaking at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5cerwsvdpc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5cerwsvdpc
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Created by the wonderful entries for
Best Artist for Year End 2023
is now available on our YouTube Channel at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD1X0z4ehc
Also don't miss out on the
Rising Star for Year End 2023
review on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uLpndsO3Y0
Be amazed at all the creativity which inspires us and see the hard work of the artists with this
Best Doll of the Year 2023
review on our YouTube Channel at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07va0CdI1lk
The IADR thanks those artists that submitted their work and to give us this opportunity to see that AI (artificial intelligence) has nothing on us when we can continue to inspire, create, and add to the beauty of our world with talent that is inspired with our imagination and our own hands. Thank you again for participating in our event and also I would like to thank those that support our fellow artists with your encouragement and praise.
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In spit of snow and frrrreeeezing weather, the third issue (Winter 2024) IADR Art Doll Magazine is now available.
IADR members receive their copy for free as it is included in their membership dues. Non-members can purchase their copy (at the low price of $5.00 USD) at our on-line store site with a simple click of the button next to the issue to be purchased.
There are some exciting articles and events going on in this edition! Read more about the Winter Blues Judging Event that is now open with a special thank you to the IADR Sponsors that are helping to promote our game in the Instagram platform.
Also, our Year End Entries are on display for you to see what dolls were entered for the Best Doll of the Year, Best Artist of the Year, and Rising Star. We want to thank all those that entered and also a big thank you to our amazing judges too.
Another new feature in this edition is the Do What You Love pages that will be available to all IADR members who would like to show our readers their love for doll making. Enjoy!
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What holds us up or in other words do you ever wonder where your IADR membership dues go?
One of the many things that your membership dues pay for is the IADR website and it's upkeep. Having a website offers a stable foundation for being found in the chaos of the social media platforms. Also by being able to offer the Artist's Studio pages to IADR members only is an opportunity for each member to establish a website presence with a studio of their work - especially if they don't have their own website.
IADR Studio pages are open for public viewing and don't require any passwords or fees to view the Artist's work. The Studio pages offer the opportunity of cross marketing because the artist can link their IADR Studio pages back to any other existing website, Etsy account, or Facebook selling site as well as it provides a location if the artist just wants to be contacted by email.
Another way the membership dues are used is for the IADR juried shows. So far, from what I have seen, we (the IADR) are the only ones that offer cash awards. As an IADR member there are no additional fees for entering a juried show unlike some other organizations. By receiving a cash award, an artist doesn't have to worry about a physical award getting lost or broken in the mail (especially when sent internationally). IADR instead supplies the award funds directly to winners and in this way we are able to award larger prize payouts. Did you know that it only takes winning one time in a category in one of the juried show to have won the cost of your membership dues back plus a little extra? We offer that chance in each of our many juried shows and not only in one competition category but in each level of category in a show (Novice, Intermediate, Advance, Professional, and Master). That is five different categories that can win a cash award for each juried show!
Then there are the paid advertisements to help build our membership. For those who purchase the latest copy of DOLLS magazines (not our IADR Art Doll magazine) they will see that the IADR has purchased space to be included in the DOLLS 2024 Doll Directory. Again cross marketing and outreach... all good marketing tools to be seen.
Plus check your income tax information (for those in the USA) as membership dues paid can also be considered a possible tax deduction for business accounts since advertising for your business is included in your membership. (Please confirm that you meet the requirements before deducting though...).
Also, the IADR has been providing a free quarterly magazine for members, on-line meetings, YouTube presentations, Podcasts, and other means to reach out to others about our organization in the hopes of continuing to grow. Some of your dues pay for these computer programs that connect us.
The one thing that your dues do not pay for is wages! All IADR staff and helpers are unpaid volunteers here to help make the IADR grow and to create the positive feelings of doll making. They are greatly appreciated and any member can become one.
Yes, the IADR is more than just a pretty face but it works hard to see that your membership dues are used to give the maximum buy for promoting an artist's work as well as striving to grow as an international group. So if you like to become more involved or have questions please contact me at IADRegistry@outlook.com or Instant Messenger on Facebook.
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Yep, the 2023 Year End entries are now in and off to the judges. We would like to wish Good Luck to all the contestants who submitted for the Doll of the Year, The Artist of the Year, and the Rising Star of the Year!
In the meantime The Winter Blues Juried Show Event and Instagram game have officially started.
The Instagram posts started on December 15th to promote this event. I am scheduling the posts for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am MST in the USA for those that are helping to get the word out while playing our game *smiling*. Keep in mind IADR members are also eligible to win the sponsors' gifts with one of them being a wonderful class type tutorial from Deb Woods.
The posting of a Sponsor will begin this week in the Instagram game. We are asking that anyone that is following this event on Instagram to Subscribe to the Sponsor's account by Following, Like the post, and Share it to your Story timeline if the player wishes to be considered for the opportunity of winning a bonus gift.
The Winter Blues Juried Show is a special event that offers contestants an IADR Year Membership as the winning prize per each level category along with a beautiful certificate and the judges critiques. This is also an opportunity for Non-members to try our event at a reduced entry fee of only $10 (USD) to enter.
So as we are coming down from all the hustle and bustle of the holidays - don't let the winter blues set in - join the fun with our Instagram game and enter the Winter Blues Juried Show Event. The submission of your doll deadline for this Event is March 1st, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the Instagram Winter Blues game or the Winter Blues Juried Show Event please either email me at IADRegistry@outlook.com or instant messenger me in Facebook.