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 iadregistry@outlook.com.

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 iadregistry@outlook.com.

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 iadregistry@outlook.com.

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 iadregistry@outlook.com.

Myself, I'll be sharing it on Facebook and with several doll groups on Facebook.  I will also post it on Instagram, Bluesky, and Youtube.  So even if you are not on the page, a comment or like is always appreciated as we all support each other to be seen.

​Reminder: The IADR Art Doll Convention Planning Committee meeting is Wednesday, October 15th at 9 am MST (that's 5 pm in Italy).  For those that want to be involved with shaping the 2026 IADR Art Doll Convention and if you are not in the chat group, drop me a note at iadregistry@outlook.com for an invite to the meeting.

Also, for those in the Planning Committee, please check the chat group for some information on the convention that I sent out early for you to review for the meeting tomorrow.

Reminder:  Fall Online Sale -  For those still wishing to participate, please email me an image of the doll you wish to showcase on the Sale Page gallery preferably by October 10th and no later than October 15th.
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The Shylock Doll Zoom Gathering is Tuesday, October 14th at 12:30 pm MST.  Let me know if you are interested in attending if you aren't in the group chat to receive the zoom link for this fun time to hang out with other dollmakers around the world.
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The IADR Art Doll Planning Committee meeting is Wednesday, October 15th at 9 am MST (that's 5 pm in Italy).  For those that want to be involved with shaping the 2026 IADR Art Doll Convention or attending the Shylock meeting - drop me a note at iadregistry@outlook.com.

The IADR Workshop Provider form for the 2026 Convention is now up on the website.  If you are thinking about offering a workshop but not sure yet of what you want to focus on, please still fill out the form. We are trying to gather information as to who wants to provide a workshop and also get this information ready for our Special Convention Edition magazine.  Remember, there will only be one day of Convention Workshops on Friday, May 8th, and those that sign up early will have the most flexibility to choose their time slots.

Click this link to see all the participants and to download your Fall IADR Art Doll Magazine.  This is free for IADR Members only - though the magazine is easy to purchase in English or Italian for anyone that wishes to download a digital copy. 

As we finish one issue of the IADR Art Doll magazine, we begin another.  We will be starting the Special Edition of the IADR magazine to let people know about (and be planning for) the IADR Art Doll Convention in Florence, Italy for 2026.  

Anyone can submit articles or tutorials for it, but we would especially like those that are planning a workshop for the 2026 Convention to please let me know so that we can start that information for scheduling.  You can contact me at iadregistry@outlook.com.

Results from our Themes Polling - We have the results from our recent poll asking for themes for our May IADR Art Doll Convention 2026 and also for our August 2026 online juried show.  The winners are:

​For the May 8-10, 2026 Convention theme - Myths and Legends. 
(More information will be coming out about that especially as we develop our graphics for the convention.)

For the August 2026 Online Juried show theme -  Marine Creatures.

​MIDA will be a wonderful opportunity to promote our own Art Dolls at the IADR exhibit as well as showcasing various other IADR member doll artists throughout the week.  If you wish to learn more about this opportunity then email me at iadregistry@outlook.com.

We have shortened the name for the page link especially for Instagram.  When you are adding the link to your shared story on Instagram, you just need to type in "www.international-art-doll-registry.com/pc2025".  You don't have to add the http at the beginning.  Again, any time you can add a direct link to your post you increase the chance the reader will go and vote.  The People's Choice Event runs from September 8th ending September 22nd.  Winners will be announced in the October IADR Art Doll Magazine.  If you need help to know how to load a link to Instagram, refer back to last week's blog where the process was explained. 

​PLUS the first place winner will be on the Cover of the IADR Art Doll magazine coming out in October 2025.

​​Second and Third place winners will be placed on our Facebook banners and also mentioned in the October edition of the IADR Art Doll magazine.  Don't forget that the increase in visitors to the website can also create offers of a possible sale or commission from the foot traffic from the public as well.​

​​What to Submit?  Since the judging is being done by "the people" the theme is not required to be included in this event though your art is to have been created sometime between October 2024 to September 2025 to be acceptable.

​How to Submit?  There is a Peoples' Choice Event Submission form that is available once you sign into the IADR website.  This competition is open to IADR members only so you will find the submission form in the members section.  This is a simplified form as only one picture is required and no explanation of your submission is required.  Because your submission will also be linked to your Artist's Studio page, you may want to have that updated with any images of your work and links to your social platforms for viewing by the public - if you wish to take advantage of the traffic to our website.

Last year the traffic to our website was over 1,650 visits in 8 days!  Visitors that went directly to our People's Choice voting page were over 1,050 visits.  The people actually voting reached over 800 votes.  Amazing and great job everyone!  ​But another cool statistic is everyone who participated in this event with their character and Artist's Page has had their individual page looked at 250% times more than before the event started.  It averages out that each Artist's Studio page for those who entered had at least 35 visits.  And remember, to be eligible for the Year End competition requires participating in one of the juried shows during the year.  This show meets that requirement!

​How Does This Event Work?  The submission deadline is September 5th, 2025.  The Event will go live for public voting on September 8th and ends on September 22nd, 2025.  All IADR members will receive the link to the voting page on our website prior to Sept 8th.  At that point, it will be up to you on how you want to share that link.  The link is how people will find the page so they can vote.  So yes, to get the word out I'll be posting this on my personal page, my group page, and my business page inviting my friends, relatives, and those that follow me to come vote.  Will you be doing the same???

​Who can participate?  All IADR members who wish to participate (including judges as well as past winners and masters) are invited.  This is your time to play!

People's Choice Event - Deadline for entering this event is September 5th.  If you are thinking ahead to the Year End Competition, keep in mind that one of the requirements for Year End is that you have had to participated in at least one juried show this year.  So if you weren't in the Winter Blues event, or didn't compete at the IADR Art Doll Convention in May - The People's Choice Event is the last event to enter so that you can qualify for the Year End Competition.

Also, it is a fun way to participate since you are having friends and family vote for your work as well as the public.  You can't sell dolls without being seen, as this is our best event for our Artist's Studio pages to be seen.  The reach is always tremendous.  Keep in mind that if you want any updating to your Artist's Studio pages, let me know so we can make those changes.  You can email me at iadregistry@outlook.com.

People's Choice Event will begin the voting starting September 8th and run through until September 22nd.  Keep in mind the Winner of the People's Choice will be featured on the cover of our next IADR Art Doll magazine.

At this time the IADR Art Doll magazine is planned to be released October 6th.  This year we are also having the IADR Doll Sale in October to make it easier to order and maybe have by Christmas for those wishing to purchase something special and unique.

Also we are already thinking of next year events and a poll will soon be out to see what type of themes you would like to have for the IADR Art Doll Convention in May as well as themes for the August juried show.  The Winter Blues juried show is pretty much "winter, blues, or anything in between" for that event *smiling*.

There are many things happening at the IADR, don't hide behind a mask.  Get involved with thinking about what you might want to submit in the People's Choice competition.  Do you want to put a 'Do What You Love' submission in the IADR Art Doll magazine?  Deadline for magazine submissions is September 19th.  If you like a theme to be added to the POLL, please send it to me soon at iadregistry@outlook.com as I hope to have the poll ready for next week's blog. 

The Shylock Doll Gathering is meeting TODAY (Tues, Aug 12th) at 12:30 pm.  The next IADR Art Doll Convention Planning Committee is meeting September 10th.