We will be adding to the magazine the ARTDOLLS Collector's Corner, ARTDOLLS Events, ARTDOLLS Scene as well.  Just some of the new changes we are keeping from the DOLLS magazine honoring the support that they gave collectors and doll artists over the years.

With all these changes to the magazine it will also create some changes in the IADR website too.  My IT (Information Technology) specialist (thank goodness for husbands!) is busy at work... creating his own magic on the site.  More on that to come.

​That way you don't have to keep resubmitting it when I may have it and you won't have to be guessing as to whether it went through or not. *smiling*

Sadly, this situation is something my IT hubby cannot fix on our end, but know we are still working with the Weebly website developers to see what they can do to resolve this problem.

We will keep the Do What You Love page available to IADR members only to announce their new creations.  Also the AWARD of Excellence competition will continue but will be kept as a separate competition to the magazine and not part of the IADR juried shows.  More information on that event will be available in the Spring Issue. ​

The new magazine will be still a part of your membership benefits and it will still be a magazine for Creators and Collectors but now with a reach of over 15,000 plus contacts and a following of over 30,000 people being transferred through Facebook.  As I say, the IADR is a great community and that community just got a lot BIGGER!  Maybe it's time that you consider updating your Artist's Studio page as by this time next month there will be a lot more people visiting the IADR website. 

Also check our website to see the variety of workshops being offered at the Art Doll Convention.  Some of the workshops have deadlines for signing up.  These are some great opportunities to learn something new or enhance a skill.  Click here to see the artist and what she is sharing as many of them bring all the supplies you need to complete their workshop.  Send the link to someone who might be interested - let's work together on getting the word out! 

NOTE: The Black Doll Symposium is virtual (on Zoom), free, and open to the public, but you must register with Eventbrite by clicking "Reserve a Spot". By registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom event in the days prior to March 13th, 2026. The Zoom link will be the same for both days.
Registration link:   ​​https://BlackDollSymposium.eventbrite.com

Though we are done with the Winter Blue game, the Winter Blue Juried Show is just beginning.

Submission is now open with the DEADLINE of March 2nd, 2026 to enter.  The Winter Blue juried show is for non-members to win the prize of a year membership with the IADR.  IADR members also can win this opportunity for a free year membership.  So why not give it a go!!  The Theme Winter Blue means:  Anything in blue.  Dressed in blue or an event or activity that chashes away the Winter Blues and lets in a little ray of shine.  If you have any questions regarding acceptability of submission, drop me an email at [email protected] and I will be happy to answer them. 

Other Dates to Mark on your calendars: