Deadlines...

Just like Santa, I am checking my lists and checking them twice so as to not miss out on these deadlines coming up.

First on the list is the Deadline for sending in articles or pictures for the next edition of the IADR Art Doll magazine.  If you want to have a DO WHAT YOU LOVE page, now is the time to get that new doll out there.  If you are doing a Work in Progress, let us know and we'll add it to the Facebook Collage.  The IADR Art Doll Magazine is YOUR magazine... let us know what you are creating and let us shout out about it.  Deadline is December 20th, (Friday) for submission for the January 2025 issue.  Send submissions to:  

 [email protected]

Next on the list is the Year End Juried Show submissions.  If you have either entered a juried show in 2024 or participated in the People's Choice Event for 2024, then you are eligible to enter in the 2024 Year End Juried Show.  Deadline is December 31st for submissions with the form being on our website. 

If you are thinking 'Do I want to save money by signing up early for the 2025 IADR Art Doll Convention?' -  the Early Bird discount ends December 31st, 2024.  Yes, you will be able to sign up for attending the convention after that date, but the registration costs will be higher.   Why?  Because the discount is being offered to encourage early sign up to cover the initial convention costs.  Reserving meals, preparing awards, paying for advertising, and conference room deposit fees are just some of the expenses that go into making this a fantastic event to be attending.  So SAVE SAVE SAVE now by signing up early and marking your calendar for May 15-17th, 2025 in Florence, Italy.

If you are only attending one of the many workshops we are offering, get those sign ups in as well.  No registration is required if you are ONLY attending a workshop but why miss out on the fun of the Juried Show, the Presentation at the Awards Night dinner, and some of the free workshops being offered for registered guests only.   There is also an opportunity for to sell your dolls, but again those are for those that are registered with the IADR Art Doll Convention.  Check out our website for more information at www.international-art-doll-registry.com/2025-convention.html.

The last thing on my list to check is the Winter Blues Instagram game coming in January 2025.  Sign up now to be a Sponsor for the game and increase activity and followers to your own Instagram account by supporting this exciting activity.  Deadline for signing up as a sponsor is December 30th, 2024.  

​Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the IADR.  In the meantime I will be checking my stocking (email) to see what shows up.  If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected].