June is typically the month for weddings and at the IADR (International Art Doll Registry) we aren't any different.

The next Juried Show is Fairy Weddings and the Guests Who Attend.  I can't wait to see the delightful characters that will be created for this event.

Plus this is the first time ever that we are opening the juried shows to non-IADR participants to have the opportunity for them to also compete.

Any medium such as polymer, paperclay, wax, fiberart, needlefelting or porcelain are all acceptable as long as the character is a one of a kind and not made from commercial molds.

NEW NEW NEW -  Master (category):  A Master is an artist who has won the Professional level award in an IADR Juried Show or an artist who teaches doll making and/or sells more than 6 dolls per year.  Masters are for the level where their skill isn't judged as much as do they meet the theme.  As such, MASTERS can enter again even if they have won a previous MASTER award.  They will also still be considered for the Year End Awards as long as they participate in one other show during the year. 
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The deadline and other information regarding the Jury Show can also be seen in our new IADR Art Doll Magazine.  Check out the previous blog for the link to this free magazine.  

Happily Ever After's do come true and sometimes  they start with just a little love and inspiration.

Our first IADR Art Doll Magazine is now available.  Click the image to be taken to the easy-to-read PDF magazine full of interviews, interesting articles, and a great tutorial.  

And I would like to thank everyone who made this first edition possible!

With June's arrival, bring the first days of summer, it has been nice so far.  We here in Montana (USA) are just now getting into the 80 degree Fahrenheit weather.  So yes, bring out the bathing suits and the sun glasses, it is official - Summer has arrived.  Until that is... when I look at my calendar. 

There are just a couple of things happening in June so mark your calendar as to not miss out on them.

​Talking about events, then there is the upcoming IADR Juried Show - Fairy Weddings and the Guests Who Attend.  This is really an open opportunity to explore your imagination.  This will also be the first event that will be open to non-members of IADR.  More about that information coming out in our new magazine.