DON'T FORGET... We will be LIVE - December 29th with Instagram.  Come join Anna Esposito, Adelaide Santini, and myself as we answer questions and share about the upcoming Winter Blues events as well as the IADR Art Doll Convention.

Also, could still use a couple of more Sponsors for the Winter Blue Instagram game.  Drop me an email at [email protected]  if you are willing to be a sponsor in this fun event.

Deadline for YEAR END submission is December 31st.   Remember you must have participated in at least one IADR juried show or been in the People's Choice event during this past year to participate.  You also must be a current IADR member to compete.

  Future dates will be January 13th, Tuesday 10:30 am MST - 6:30 pm in Italy
                               February 10th, Tuesday 10:30 am MST - 6:30 pm in Italy 
                               March 10th, Tuesday 10:30 am MST - 6:30 pm in Italy  
And for April, we will be live from the MIDA event!  We appreciate you even just popping in for 5 minutes to say hi and support this new way we are promoting the IADR.

​​You'll see in the comments on the YouTube video for the link to her Artist's Studio page.  This is just one of the ways for cross marketing that the IADR helps with.

As I said, I would like to see our exposure grow on YouTube especially as I hear more about people suffering from Social Media fatique.  People will then go to YouTube to be inspired, entertained, or even educated.  Just know that collaborating together in our dollmaking is what makes the IADR stronger and better for all of our members.

This is where collaboration comes in.  Right now Giusy and I are working on a video for just that purpose.  YouTube is looking for longer videos and this platform is still a great way to found.  Now back to your Artist's Studio page.  I may not be able to download videos to your page BUT --- I can download an image with the link in it to the YouTube video.  Do you see the cross marketing?  You have an option to be in our website in the Tutorial section which can be linked to another site.  You have the option to be on the IADR YouTube channel individually (not part of a group video) which links back your Artist's Studio page.  And your Artist's Studio page is an active tool for you being seen.  It is amazing what a little collaboration can do together!

The Winter Blue Game is a great way to start the creative fun and awareness to our first juried show of the year which is the Winter Blues juried show.  Sign up now to be a Sponsor by emailing me at [email protected].  Deadline for sign-up is December 29th, 2025.

Submissions for the Year End Event is now also available.  This submission is different than other juried shows as this is about your accumulated work throughout the year.  You submit images of three pieces of work.  Deadline for submission is December 31st, 2025.

Also, registration for the 2026 IADR Art Doll Convention in Florence, Italy is now open.  Between now and January 15th is the Advance Early Bird discounted rate.  After January 15th, the price goes up.  For more information don't forget to check out the Special Edition IADR Art Doll Magazine or go to the convention registration page to register now. 

Also, just wire transferred the funds to pay for the MIDA Fair IADR booth.  Check out the Special Edition Art Doll Magazine about this special event the IADR is also being a part of this year.  The MIDA Fair is an unique opportunity to be exhibiting/selling your dolls.  IADR paid now to take advantage of the lower cost for the booth space they offer.

Are you also taking advantage of the lower costs for signing up early for the 2026 IADR Art Doll Convention in Italy?

The registration for attending and wanting an exhibit/sales table or signing up for offering a workshop is now on the website.  The lowest fee for attending is NOW until January 15th.  After that the price goes up as we get closer to the May 8th starting date of the IADR Convention. ​

​If you have any questions about any of these events, email me at [email protected].

Next, part of the membership dues goes for licenses and software for maintaining and operating the website.  Which hopefully this site makes it much easier to see an artist's work and easier to navigate.  One perk of this software that it is user friendly, enough that even I can manage it.  It is one reason why we can make additions to it with your Artist's Studio page and Registration information.  Overall, I feel this is a good investment.  Though I am still trying to get the submit button to work better but that technology is a work in progress.  If you like to see any changes in the website please don't hesitate to let me know - we are always working to improve it!

What is down the road?  The Art Doll Convention helps growth, physical awareness, and the opportunity to build a stronger doll artist community.  The on-line shows offer free advertising for our creations as well as helpful learning input.  The IADR Magazine and Artist's Studio pages offer free advertising to you, our IADR members.  My goal is to reach out even more on Youtube and Bluesky.  Bluesky is helping us reach more of the AI free connections.  Youtube is a more stable market for growth and reach - especially if we can work out a way to show more of your work in short videos besides just the juried shows.  That's a future goal!  If you have any questions about any of the things I have mentioned here, please email me at [email protected].

IADR Art Doll Convention Planning Committee - meeting Wednesday November 12th, 2025 9 am MST - 5 pm in Italy​.  If you like to be involved are not currently in our chat email me at the above email.

The requirements to be able to participate is that the Artists must be an IADR member who has participated in at least one of the 2025 IADR juried show events.  Each artist will submit three (3) dolls with at least one (1) of the dolls being submitted having been in one of the prior IADR juried events of this year (this can include People's Choice Event).  There will be an award opportunity for each category in each area for a total of 6 winners when meeting the competition requirement. 

The reason why I know there will be six winners is that all participants can enter for Best Doll of the Year and Best Artist of the Year.  BUT, if the Artist wins the Best Doll of the Year, they will not be considered for the Best Artist of the Year as no member can ​win more than one area of competition in their category.  Also, if one has won a Rising Star of the Year award in past years, they cannot enter again as this area of the competition is to encourage new upcoming artists.

To see the full entry requirements and to register to compete in the Year End Event - click here!

Deadline to enter is December 31st, 2025 with the results announced in the January 2026 issue of the IADR Art Doll Magazine.  If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected].

The link was also shared on Instagram and on YouTube with an average of a 100 views.  Our usual reach is about 30.  I used the app vidIQ to help promote our videos there, but again it couldn't have happened if the support for participating in the event hadn't happen.  Even there we had more participants this year as well.  WAY TO GO!!!

Please also remember that because these posts are public, to double check any offers you may receive for your dolls.  Trust your gut.  If it doesn't feel right, don't fall for any scams.  Any inquiries that I receive regarding any artist's work, I will be forwarding to the artist.  

In the November Convention Special Edition of the IADR Magazine, the workshop page at this time will be the instructor's photograph.  I'll be using images from last year workshop advertisements or from the 2025 Convention unless you send me an image you rather I use.  ​Email me if you have any questions or want to make arrangements for the 2026 Convention Workshop Provider Request Form at [email protected].