In Case You Missed it!...

So many things going on in the doll world that I would not want you to miss out on these important events and opportunities.  Let's start with the IADR Winter Blue Juried Show that is now open for submissions.  Deadline to enter is March 2nd, 2026.  For more information click on the Winter Blue Event on the website.

Sign up now for the IADR Art Doll Convention for the best registration fee of 325.00 euros.  After March 1st the fee will go to 350.00 euros.  This price is for an exhibit/sales table, entrance to join in the festivities and food for Friday night, an entry for the juried show and the opportunity to win one of the gift art dolls offered by some talented doll artists. 

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! 

Another great opportunity from IADR member Anna Esposito.  Here is what she has to say about it. "Hello fellow crafters! I’m Anna, a felt artist from Italy.  I'm organizing the 4th Needle Felting Meetup – Italy later this month. If carded wool is your passion, come join us! Hope to see you at the event!"
Check the comments for the link to the full program and my upcoming courses

To see her pdf of the full program click here.
and to see her workshop click here.
For more information in English click here.  

​Registration is now open for the Black Doll Symposium 2026! Since 2024, the Black Doll Symposium has brought together hundreds of people from around the world to be part of a dynamic, one-of-a-kind event of guest speakers, interviews, and roundtable discussions. This 3rd year will be no different! For two days in March, black dolls will again become the subject and object of conversation, interrogation, exploration, and joyful learning in the doll community.

We invite everyone in the diverse community of collectors, curators, dollmakers, scholars, and advocates of black dolls to join us for another exciting two days of roundtable discussions, interviews, and audience Q-and-A sessions.  All times EST.

COMING SOON: Symposium Program with Schedule of Speakers

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

There is something BIG in the works for IADR...

Keep your eyes open on this spot for the big reveal in next week's blog (sorry - we can't tell you until then...)