What an Adventure...

What an adventure this past couple of weeks have been in Florence, Italy.  Beginning with our setup at the Fortezza Da Basso (Fortress of Basso) and then nine days with the 90th MIDA Florence International Crafts Fair and now setting up for the International Art Doll Registry Art Doll Convention in the Hotel Albani Firenze.

There is a lot of work that goes into creating a convention and I am lucky to have such a great group of artists to work with to make this year's convention happen.

From Fiber Artists to Polymer and more the artists all came together to make a gallery of amazing artwork that surprised several of the visitors who were delighted to see this expression of passion and love for dolls.

For myself, I am always delighted when the new artists who joined us this year, come up and say how happy they were to have been a part of this event.

Some have said that they feel like they have been welcomed into an atmosphere of being in a family that is encouraging and loving as we all share our connections to our dolls.

But, now it is time to pack up and return home.  **Remember ladies to please send me your pictures that we can share them with others through the ARTDOLLS Magazine and here on the website**.  

And yes, we are already planning our convention for next year. We hope that you can be a part of it by attending or supporting us with your likes and shares as this convention comes together for 2027.

We also want to welcome to the IADR new members - Sabrina Negro and Caterina Seoli.