Those Dog Days of Summer...

Those dog days of summer usually refer to those hot and sultry days when it's difficult to get work done or when sales drop. The phrase also has celestial origins, as it refers to the time between July 3 and August 11 when the Dog Star, Sirius, rises near the same time as the sun in the Northern Hemisphere.  The Romans called this period "days of the dog star", which eventually became "dog days".

But here at IADR we are anything but stagnant or finding it difficult to work as we have several things going on in just the month of July.  Here are a few of the things that should be on your calendar. 

July 15th, Monday, the summer issue of the IADR Art Doll magazine should be released if all things go well.  We should also hopefully know the results of our Dragon tales, Faery tales and Heroes juried show results.  Again, if all goes well without any summer time glitches. 

July 17th, Wednesday, will be the next IADR Planning Committee for the Italy Convention coming in 2025.  It will be an 8:00 am MST meeting via Zoom.  This is for anyone that wants to help shape how our convention will be no matter where you live.  You don't even have to be planning on attending to still have some input because hopefully this will become an annual event and who knows after the Italy event where the next one will be.  Email [email protected] if you would like to be sent an invite.

July 22nd, Monday, the new Fall Juried Show begins with the theme DO WHAT YOU LOVE!   The deadline for this event will be September 30th, 2024, followed closely by the Peoples Choice Event.

July 30th, Tuesday, is our next Shylock Doll Gathering at it's new time of 12:30 pm MST.  We currently have challenged ourself to share and explore the book of Facial Expression by Gary Faigin.  We are beginning with our first head being the expression of Joy.  If you like to join in this live zoom meeting please email me at  [email protected] for the zoom link and also the sketch image we are using for inspiration.  

So dog-gone-it!  Why not come join us dollmakers for a little R & R (rest and relaxation)?  For what can be more fun than hanging out talking or making dolls with other dollmakers *smiling*?