The Registry is your record and one reason why it is under the IADR Membership side only of the website.  So how does that make it any easier to find what you have registered?  Well one way is to scroll down the page since the entries are in numerical order.  That is the long hard way, inspiring - yes - but the long, long, long way to do it.  

One step easier is if you think you know when you might have submitted in a registration - then go to the Archives.  Now on a desk top the Archives are on the right side of the website Registry page.  On a phone, it might require you sliding over another page.  From there, scroll down to the month and year you think you might have submitted the entry and click on it.  The Registry will now show registrations during that month/year. 

But the really-really easy way to find out what you have registered is to continue down under the Archives section until you see the names of the doll artists.  The Artists are listed by last name first and in alphabetical order.  When you click on an artist's name... whether it is your name or an artist's work you want to view, you will see all the registered pieces linked to that name.  And that is the easiest way to find your pieces you have registered.

April 1st is the Last Planning Committee meeting for the IADR Art Doll Convention.  Mark your calendar 

If you are not already a committee member or would just like to join the meeting, please send an email to [email protected] for an invite.

2026 Art Doll Convention Workshops in Florence, Italy on May 8th - 10th 

Registration is required and deadlines are fast approaching.  Sign up now and secure your spot!

​That way I know the doll is already on the website and you are just adding to her.  Otherwise, email me the extra pictures or text at [email protected].

Why do this?  If you are one of the artists that will be attending the MIDA event that is prior to our IADR Art Doll Convention, a QR code of your Artist's Studio page will be with each of your dolls.  What do you want those buyers scanning the QR code to see?  AND... if you aren't attending the event or convention, potential customers don't stop scanning at just one Artist's Studio page.  That is a proven fact from the jump of views every Artist's Studio page receives during our People's Choice event each year.  

With Spring just around the corner and so is our MIDA Event (April 25- May 3) and our IADR Art Doll Convention (May 8 - May 10, 2026), now is the time to get your Artist's Studio page all tidied up and neat as a pin.

There are some fabulous workshops being offered to not miss out on.  Some of them need early registration. Check out our website to see the workshops and who to contact to sign up for them.  And always, if you have any questions email me at [email protected].

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:

Annalisa, as the winner, will enjoy a free entry to the Winter Blue juried show.  Again, congratulations and wishing you good luck!  We are now in the final week of the game with Lesley Duthie being the final sponsor for the Winter Blue Instagram game. Then a overall supporter/player of the game will also be picked to be featured in the magazine, so keep on playing as there is more fun to come.  

Shylock Doll meeting is Tuesday, January 20th at 12:30 pm MST - 9:30 in Italy via Zoom.  Email me at [email protected] if you would like to be invited to this informal doll get-to-gether.