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I was recently asked about what is the theme for the juried show for the IADR Art Doll Convention in Florence, Italy this coming May.
The theme is Shine the Light!
I was inspired with this theme after visiting Florence for the first time last year. When one thinks of all the many famous artists who have lived or come to Florence to learn about the Arts, the theme illuminates their collective energy.
The theme is Shine the Light!
I was inspired with this theme after visiting Florence for the first time last year. When one thinks of all the many famous artists who have lived or come to Florence to learn about the Arts, the theme illuminates their collective energy.
After all, one purpose of an artist is to educate, illuminate, and inspire passion or pain. To expand the awareness and awaken the emotion of the observer to the Art.
By definition, to Illuminate is to 'make (something) visible or bright by shining light on it'. Art helps to clarify or explain and enlighten spiritually or intellectually.
So what types of entries would qualify for the theme? One example is Patrizia Cozzo's Fairy with Lantern and why she was selected to represent our convention. The IADR appreciates Patrizia sharing her art with us and inspiration. Simply holding a light source is one way to Shine the Light.
Another way to interpreted the theme is to shine the light on history and how it was shaped by someone that influenced you or inspired you.
Or, shine your own light and influence the world with a thought or idea that you want to illuminate - like Love or Greed for example. These are just some of the different ways you can Shine the Light.
Or, shine your own light and influence the world with a thought or idea that you want to illuminate - like Love or Greed for example. These are just some of the different ways you can Shine the Light.
The IADR juried event is open to all sculptors and makers of one-of-a-kind handmade sculpted art dolls - no matter the medium. The Jury Show Competition will consists of two categories - Sculpted Artworks and Fiber Arts.
Sculptured Artworks of all kinds are welcome in clay, paper-clay figurative sculpture, porcelain, polymer, or other like mediums.
Fiber Arts is a separate category from the other mediums entries and will include all competition entries of wool/needlefelting and cloth dolls
Each category will have five separate skill levels being Novice, Intermediate, Advance, Professional, and Master. There will be an award opportunity for each level when meeting the competition requirement.
Sculptured Artworks of all kinds are welcome in clay, paper-clay figurative sculpture, porcelain, polymer, or other like mediums.
Fiber Arts is a separate category from the other mediums entries and will include all competition entries of wool/needlefelting and cloth dolls
Each category will have five separate skill levels being Novice, Intermediate, Advance, Professional, and Master. There will be an award opportunity for each level when meeting the competition requirement.
The submission fee for one doll entry for the jury show is included with a convention registration otherwise a fee of 30 Euro will be charged.
Each person is authorized only one entry per category (Sculpted Art or Fiber Art) for the juried show competition.
To enter a doll in the competition, it must be delivered to the registration table at the scheduled convention time and picked up after the award presentation during the Banquet Dinner. If you have any questions please refer to the Juried Show link for the Convention at https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/convention-juried-show-submission.html or email to iadregistry@outlook.com.
Each person is authorized only one entry per category (Sculpted Art or Fiber Art) for the juried show competition.
To enter a doll in the competition, it must be delivered to the registration table at the scheduled convention time and picked up after the award presentation during the Banquet Dinner. If you have any questions please refer to the Juried Show link for the Convention at https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/convention-juried-show-submission.html or email to iadregistry@outlook.com.
The Florentine...
We are also currently in The Florentine's online classified section. We are working with them to see about an article for the convention and their May printed edition of the newspaper. More about that as it develops. To see the AD click the link https://www.theflorentine.net/classifieds.
Welcome back Taina Latvala to the IADR community! You can see some of her great creations under the Registry section of the website. I have been a big fan of her work and can't wait to see what new characters she has been creating *smiling
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The IADR (International-Art-Doll-Registry) is a fabulous collection of dollmakers and artists. But we are more than that... we are also a community. A community that helps support the education in dollmaking and the opportunity for sales of our art.
In that way the IADR is there...
We are there with the IADR website and the opportunity to have your own gallery space through the Artist's Studio page. Through your Artist's Studio page you have the ability to tell a potential customer about your dolls as well as display many different views of your dolls to help the customer understand better the process you used to create that work of art.
The IADR is also there to help promote your work through the IADR Art Doll magazine. As a member you can share ideas, articles, and tutorials to other artists. You can also have your work featured in a 'Do What You Love' page or part of the Facebook collage. All that advertising is free to IADR members as part of the perk of being a member as well as receiving the magazine at no additional cost.
The IADR is there in the social media platforms. The IADR in Facebook will like and comment on other member's post, especially if you tag me in them. That is especially true for Instagram as the new algorithm is now focusing more on the "Share" aspect. I do need to be tagged if you want me to share your reels which again that is the new focus Instagram is also pushing. Have you figured out how to add a click-able link to your reels? If you haven't and would like to know how, then email me at iadregistry@outlook.com and I'll try to help you through that process. All those little steps are what helps make a potential sale.
Also the IADR is looking to grow through getting established in new areas like in the Bluesky social media. I do believe that will be the future direction social media will be heading and we have built an IADR custom feed for your use.
We are also growing with our first IADR Art Doll convention in May, 2025. There is still time to sign up to register for the event if you like to take in the whole experience. Otherwise, check out the workshops which are a great educational event - or - would you like an opportunity to sell your work at the open to the public Sales Event? If you have any question regarding any of those areas then contact Adelaide Santini, the Italian representative for the convention or email me at iadregistry@outlook.com.
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It's hard to imagine April is here already!
Wishing you a fun packed April Fool's Day and keep your eyes open for mischievous pixies and fairies for they might inspire your creativity.
Another way to celebrate April, Spring, and finding your inspiration is to hang out with Bambi and myself as we talk about the variety of ways open to us with Mother Nature helping out.
Come visit with us on our YouTube Podcast Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_UOCvCaFoA
There are only 44 days from today where we will be at Florence, Italy for our first IADR Art Doll convention.
There is still time to register if you want to experience the whole package... OR...
Sign up just for any one of the Workshops that inspires your creativity... OR...
Spread the word to your friends, neighbors, and students about attending... OR...
Sign up if you wish to sell your dolls, doll making supplies, or doll related items.
There is still time to register if you want to experience the whole package... OR...
Sign up just for any one of the Workshops that inspires your creativity... OR...
Spread the word to your friends, neighbors, and students about attending... OR...
Sign up if you wish to sell your dolls, doll making supplies, or doll related items.
To learn more either contact Adelaide Santini (if you wish to talk to an Italian IADR member-representative for the convention) or email me at iadregistry@outlook.com.
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The results are in for our first juried show of the year! Thank you to all those that entered to make this a special show indeed and congratulations to the winners.
The event prize for the Winter Blues is a free year membership to the IADR in each category and skill level. You can see the winners and honorary winners on our award page. Honorary winners are those who competed in a skill level where they were the only applicant. We recognize them for entering the event but a prize is not awarded when no competition is available for that skill level.
The IADR also created a video showcasing all the entries and I hope you enjoy viewing it as it was fun creating. The video can be viewed on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN_h63LiMDo
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Yes, it seems like when one loses an hour with daylight savings time, it feels like catching up until we (in the USA) get in sync with the rest of the world. Apparently, that will happen at the end of the month.
In the meantime, have you seen the "Catch of the Day" by Mark Dennis? It is going to be awesome to see it for real at our first art doll convention in May 2025. Those that registered to attend the event will actually have a chance to take this "Catch of the Day" home for their very own.
Remember, only those that are registered for the IADR Convention receive a chance at winning this grand prize!
Remember, only those that are registered for the IADR Convention receive a chance at winning this grand prize!
When you register to attend the IADR Convention you receive the option to have a sales table in the open-to- the-public Sales Rooms, one meal ticket for the Gala Dinner which includes beverage, one free doll entry to the Shine the Light juried Doll competition, and A Chance (ticket) at capturing the "Catch of the Day" for your very own.
Also, Mark Dennis, will be the Guest Speaker for the Gala Dinner (as well as offering a workshop at the convention). What a great way to meet the artist that created the Catch of the Day! To register for the IADR Art Doll Convention for May 15-17th, 2025 in Florence, Italy click here.
Mark Dennis
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Yes, only three days left to enter your art doll for the first juried show of 2025. This is also the first time Fiber Art Dolls have their own category too!
Remember IADR members to get your doll registered first as you need that information for your juried show entry. The pressure is on as there are only three days left until the 10 PM MST on Friday, March 7th, 2025's Deadline.
Let's see those Winter theme creations or something in blue like even my blue suede shoes. After all, my blue suede shoes are all that I need to fight off the Winter Blues.
Remember IADR members to get your doll registered first as you need that information for your juried show entry. The pressure is on as there are only three days left until the 10 PM MST on Friday, March 7th, 2025's Deadline.
Let's see those Winter theme creations or something in blue like even my blue suede shoes. After all, my blue suede shoes are all that I need to fight off the Winter Blues.
Just like that, it is easy to enter the Winter Blue show and take a chance on winning a year membership with the IADR. Sounds like a win/win situation to me *smiling*.
See our newest Video on Youtube! It showcases all the doll artists participating in the IADR Art Doll convention and show their classes they will be offering as well. The video is in English and Italian too! Share the link and let's get the word out as May 15th - 17th, 2025 is just around the corner.
https://youtu.be/WreZSein2IY
https://youtu.be/WreZSein2IY
For those paying for workshops and/or registration for the convention with Paypal, we have established a process to help with the Paypal Conversion Fee. If paying in euros we can invoice you to avoid having to pay the conversion to US dollars. This option is available to those not wanting to use a credit card. If choosing this option, please contact me at iadregistry@outlook.com and I will send you an invoice.
Sending a warm Welcome to Deborah Orefici, a new member to the IADR!
Deborah says she just recently discovered the world of Art Dolls and is loving this new medium. She is from the Toscana part of Italy and looking forward to being a part of our group.
Limited Edition mini-tote bags are available for those in the USA. Click here for the link:
IADR Tote Bag
IADR Tote Bag
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Bambi & I are talking Blueskies... actually we are talking about Bluesky, the social media app and comparing it with Facebook, Instagram, and X (although I still call it Twitter).
Are you signed up on Bluesky yet? Are you using the IADR Feed for one of your options? Learn more about it on our podcast at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULgL11H5Wck&list=PLrtdDHQkjjJuEvk6IvJet-giSC-_P84zP
Are you signed up on Bluesky yet? Are you using the IADR Feed for one of your options? Learn more about it on our podcast at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULgL11H5Wck&list=PLrtdDHQkjjJuEvk6IvJet-giSC-_P84zP
Annnnddd the Winter Blue Instagram Winner 2025 is... drum roll please ---
Alena Cvetkovski!
It was very close which is why I also would like to mention and thank Kathryn Arms (IADR member) and Jan Adamson (non-member) who were very supportive of the game.
All the likes & comments were appreciated and they do help grow the followers to the IADR Instagram account.
All the likes & comments were appreciated and they do help grow the followers to the IADR Instagram account.
There are only two weeks left... are you going to be in the Winter Blue Juried Show? Sign up now as to not miss the March 7th, 2025 Deadline.
This juried show is exciting as this will be our first event with the Fiber Art Category, so make sure you mark the right category for your piece to enter. Also, don't forget to register your doll first as you will need the registration number on the form.
Here is another way that the IADR can be supported.
Through the purchase of this Limited Edition IADR mini-tote bag. It is available to both IADR members and Non-members. Those that are registered to attend the 2025 IADR Art Doll Convention will already be receiving one of these commemorative bags (with charms) with their convention registration.
For those not attending but would still like to be a part of the event, the purchase of this bag is just one of those ways. The reusable mini-tote bag is made from a non-woven polypropylene material that is 10.5 wide by 9 inches tall by 4.5 inches deep which includes a large open main compartment with a 4.5 inch gusset and 13 inch handles.
It also includes a bag charm holder with the 2025 year charm and a supporter charm. Members of the IADR will also receive the additional Artist (brushes) charm to add to their charm holder.
The $20.00 USD price does include the shipping but at this time we are only able to ship within the USA.
Through the purchase of this Limited Edition IADR mini-tote bag. It is available to both IADR members and Non-members. Those that are registered to attend the 2025 IADR Art Doll Convention will already be receiving one of these commemorative bags (with charms) with their convention registration.
For those not attending but would still like to be a part of the event, the purchase of this bag is just one of those ways. The reusable mini-tote bag is made from a non-woven polypropylene material that is 10.5 wide by 9 inches tall by 4.5 inches deep which includes a large open main compartment with a 4.5 inch gusset and 13 inch handles.
It also includes a bag charm holder with the 2025 year charm and a supporter charm. Members of the IADR will also receive the additional Artist (brushes) charm to add to their charm holder.
The $20.00 USD price does include the shipping but at this time we are only able to ship within the USA.
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We are in our last week of the Winter Blue Instagram game. I wish to thank all the Sponsors that shared their talents with us with their gifts and I especially want to thank all those that played the game for their continued support and comments.
But we aren't done yet! Now is the time to be looking at that Deadline of March 7th to enter the Winter Blue Jury Show. Don't forget to get your doll registered before entering as that is part of the process for IADR members.
This will also be our first event with both a category for Sculpture Art and Fabric Art. Looking forward to seeing the entries. Remember that even as an IADR member you have the opportunity to win a free year membership to the IADR.
This will also be our first event with both a category for Sculpture Art and Fabric Art. Looking forward to seeing the entries. Remember that even as an IADR member you have the opportunity to win a free year membership to the IADR.
We are also counting down the time to our IADR Art Doll Convention in Florence, Italy. March 1st is the deadline to sign up for the last discounted rate on the registration fee. After that - it will be full price.
Check out Loredana Salvo, Elisabetta Bernardi, & Alexandra Sandu in the newest video announcing their workshops.
Sign up now for their workshops to guarantee your spot as there is limited seating. Also don't forget to see the other workshops by visiting our website at:
https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/convention-workshops.html.
Check out Loredana Salvo, Elisabetta Bernardi, & Alexandra Sandu in the newest video announcing their workshops.
Sign up now for their workshops to guarantee your spot as there is limited seating. Also don't forget to see the other workshops by visiting our website at:
https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/convention-workshops.html.
An Up-Date to the Artist's Studio Page and a special thanks to Alexandra Sandu for asking if we can do it.
Yes, from now on... (since I just learned how to do it on our website) when you submit your doll to be added to your Artist Studio page, it will now be featured at the top of your page instead of the bottom.
This way when anyone comes to look at your page they will now see your most recent submission first.
Keep in mind if you would like to see something on the IADR website or possibly a change, start out by simply asking. What works for one often benefits us all. You can always contact us at:
iadregistry@outlook.com
Yes, from now on... (since I just learned how to do it on our website) when you submit your doll to be added to your Artist Studio page, it will now be featured at the top of your page instead of the bottom.
This way when anyone comes to look at your page they will now see your most recent submission first.
Keep in mind if you would like to see something on the IADR website or possibly a change, start out by simply asking. What works for one often benefits us all. You can always contact us at:
iadregistry@outlook.com
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Here at the International Art Doll Registry know that we are here to support the dollmaker through sharing/liking and commenting on posts whether on Facebook, Instagram, or Bluesky. But also part of the IADR Community is letting others know about your own Artist's Studio Page.
As we have a few new members, I wanted to remind everyone about some of the membership perks by letting the new members know that they can be seen without doing anything other then using the form on our website to add a doll to their Artist's Studio page - the IADR will then share the information!
The IADR website (on an average without doing anything special), receives over 150 to 190 weekly visits consistently. When we do something special like The People's Choice Event, it shoots up even higher! Today alone there was over 75 unique visits.
The Artist's Studio page is also a great backup if you don't have your own website or if you are a Facebook shop. In your Artist's Studio page you can have links to take the potential buyer right to your Etsy shop or any other buying outlet you have for your dolls. It is a perk to you as being a member of IADR!
The Artist's Studio page is also a great backup if you don't have your own website or if you are a Facebook shop. In your Artist's Studio page you can have links to take the potential buyer right to your Etsy shop or any other buying outlet you have for your dolls. It is a perk to you as being a member of IADR!
Winter Blue Instagram Game is in it's final weeks. The support for it has been awesome and please keep up the great job. This week's sponsor is Lesley Duthie. Don't forget to enter into the Winter Blue Juried Show to win a year IADR membership for Free. Even if you are already an IADR member, this opportunity will still apply to you! Deadline is March 7th, 2025.
For those that also receive DOLLS magazine, there was a great article in it about Patrizia Cozzo. I got to see some of her beautiful dolls and learn a little more about her path.
And... this is a "GREAT" opportunity to learn how to sculpt a head with her at our IADR Art Doll Convention coming up May 15th - 17th in Florence, Italy. She mentions in the DOLLS magazine article that Mark Dennis will also be with us at the IADR Convention. To learn more about their workshops visit:
https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/2025-convention.html
And... this is a "GREAT" opportunity to learn how to sculpt a head with her at our IADR Art Doll Convention coming up May 15th - 17th in Florence, Italy. She mentions in the DOLLS magazine article that Mark Dennis will also be with us at the IADR Convention. To learn more about their workshops visit:
https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/2025-convention.html
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We are getting out there with our videos announcing the IADR Art Doll Convention in May 2025. Palma Battaglia and Alexandra Sandu workshops are now available to be seen on our YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSf3iKBFH1Y
Our videos also have voice over in Italian (since that is where the conference will be held this year), which will hopefully help make it easier to be inspired and to sign up. Now is the time to reserve your space as seating is limited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSf3iKBFH1Y
Our videos also have voice over in Italian (since that is where the conference will be held this year), which will hopefully help make it easier to be inspired and to sign up. Now is the time to reserve your space as seating is limited.
Our Winter Blue Game on Instagram continues this week. The support has been great and thank you for the wonderful feedback on how much the Sponsor's Gifts have been appreciated. Adelaide Santini will be this week's Sponsor so head on over to Instagram and give her a Follow if you aren't doing so yet. Also, don't forget to get your entry in for the Winter Blue Juried Event. Deadline is March 7th, 2025!
Starting this month of February there will also be a slight new look to your PayPal invoices concerning annual membership dues. There is a new requirement with PayPal that makes it mandatory for us to list my Federal business license that the International Art Doll Registry is connected to. Nothing has changed except now the invoice will reflect this and not look as pretty as when I first created it *smiling*.
Saying Hello - to our new member Katrine Hasselquist from Norway. She is a Fiber Artist with a passion (and a Master's Degree) in Costume Making.
A warm Welcome Katrine from us here at the IADR.
A warm Welcome Katrine from us here at the IADR.
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While we are playing our Winter Blue game in Instagram to let people know about our juried show coming up, don't forget the deadline for entering the actual juried show!
The Deadline is March 7th, 2025 and this will be our first juried show that will have a category for clay sculptures and a separate category for fiber art forms. Exciting isn't it! I can't wait to see all the wonderful entries.
Also what makes this event unique is the opportunity for members of IADR and non-members to win a free year membership to the IADR. Sounds like a win/win situation to me!
The Winter edition of our magazine is now out and it is packed with lots of exciting artistry and informative articles. Don't forget to read the Bluesky social platform article in the magazine as it explains how easy it is to sign up for Bluesky and the IADR customized Feed.
As it was recently explained to me, Facebook and (Twitter)X are like old cable TV where you are tied to a tv box and only see what the cable company offers. Bluesky is like Streaming TV where you can pick and choose from several streaming providers and make choices as to what you want to see and when. Just like Streaming TV has almost killed cable TV, I think this new way that Bluesky has customized what information you want to see will also make a difference in social media.
Also, on Bluesky, I have created an IADR Custom Feed that I hope to grow with doll makers, doll artists, doll collectors, and doll buyers. Just putting out that wish to the Universe *smiling*... consider adding it to your Feeds.
Also, on Bluesky, I have created an IADR Custom Feed that I hope to grow with doll makers, doll artists, doll collectors, and doll buyers. Just putting out that wish to the Universe *smiling*... consider adding it to your Feeds.
Now that we are in the New Year, you will be seeing (hopefully) more posts and videos regarding our IADR Art Doll Convention in May 2025. It would be awesome to see you there, but if you can't make it, please keep in mind that it helps in supporting us by getting out the word by liking, commenting, or sharing those posts when you see them.
Let's work together to make this one a success so more IADR Conventions may follow!
Let's work together to make this one a success so more IADR Conventions may follow!
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The future of Tiktok is hanging out there as to whether or not it will be banned or sold here in the United States. Either way it won't be the same as it was before... at least here in the United States.
And then Mark Zuckerberg (Meta/Facebook) fired his fact checkers and is also looking to replace his mid-level engineers with AI (Artificial Intelligence) in 2025 changes how Facebook and Instagram will operate.
And then Mark Zuckerberg (Meta/Facebook) fired his fact checkers and is also looking to replace his mid-level engineers with AI (Artificial Intelligence) in 2025 changes how Facebook and Instagram will operate.
There is the threat of AI increasing in 2025 in such a way that it will make it harder to be seen or even know what is real or not on these social platforms. What is a doll artist to do?
Think ahead to the future. That is partially what the International-Art-Doll-Registry (IADR) does -- especially for it's members. Here are three ways that the IADR helps it's members be recognize as being "Real".
1. When registering your dolls with the IADR before, it was protecting your doll's trademark and authenticity. Now it additionally helps prove that you have created an actual doll and are able to produce it's own unique registration number with the IADR. By doing so, validates that it is not an AI generated image when posting about your doll.
2. By entering the IADR juried shows with your creations, you are again validating that you are a doll artist and your creations are "Real". When social media says that by the end of 2025 we will be having a hard time telling the difference of an AI post and a real person, the juried shows take on a whole new meaning as to why be a part of them. (And just a reminder - the Winter Blues juried show and Instagram Game are going on right now!)
3. The IADR Art Doll Magazine is also going to be playing a part of validating the doll artist. This is where the Doll Artist can share their work in progress, share their dolls, and be again recognized as being a real live human creating their art, not any AI generated images. Any IADR member is always welcomed to share their art in our magazine.
These three ways are just the building blocks that create the foundation of the IADR Community. Because, as a community, we help each other to learn, be supportive, and be seen as we go through these rapidly changing times right now.
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The latest edition of the IADR Art Doll Magazine is now available to members for a Free download. The Italian version is also available and as always, we thank Adelaide Santini for her assistance with the translations.
Non-members may purchase the magazine for the low price of $5.00 USD.
Click here for your IADR issue https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/art-doll-magazine.html
Non-members may purchase the magazine for the low price of $5.00 USD.
Click here for your IADR issue https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/art-doll-magazine.html
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Did you know we have an IADR YouTube Channel? It's been slow to start as there is so much to learn about all these social medias that the IADR uses for promoting our members. Though YouTube is going to be another good source to watch as social media will be changing more and more as artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. AI will not only be selecting our searches but also creating more content for viewers to see. This is one reason why the IADR plans to use this media platform more as it is a good resource for Artists.
Why a good resource you might ask? I will be going into why use YouTube in more detail as I do my Marketing & Communication reports for our IADR members. As soon as I finish up my research, I'll be sharing that information soon. In the meantime, you can subscribe to the IADR channel to not miss any new videos as they are released. To subscribe - click here: https://www.youtube.com/@iadr-internationalartdolls
In the meantime, check out our monthly Podcast as Bambi & Lesley (with a sense of humor included) talk about what a small art business would need to survive a zombie apocalypse. There are changes coming in the future making it feel like an apocalypse is going to happen. We discuss some of the ideas that help small business owners & doll artists still succeed in these times.
Click here to find out some of our survival tactics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1lRUtix-5M&list=PLrtdDHQkjjJs97HeFYzZkwmUHgxH0Nhvb
Click here to find out some of our survival tactics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1lRUtix-5M&list=PLrtdDHQkjjJs97HeFYzZkwmUHgxH0Nhvb
Also our Year End Review for 2024 is on YouTube. This was a fantastic collection of wonderful work submitted by members of the IADR reflecting their love and passion in their art.
Come see and be inspired for "A fine work of art has the power to silence the chatter in the mind and lift us to another place.” – Robert McKee
Come see and be inspired for "A fine work of art has the power to silence the chatter in the mind and lift us to another place.” – Robert McKee
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Starting January 6th will be our Winter Blue Game on Instagram that highlights the start of the IADR Winter Blues Juried Show Event.
What are the rules to the game?
We are asking Non-Members and IADR Members to Play the Game by participating in this event with a Like, Save, and Comment on our posts in Instagram.
When our posts about the Game and upcoming Juried Show Event show up in your timeline:
- Begin with a LIKE.
- Then a SAVE (which is easy to do by hitting the little flag on the right hand side of the image).
- Next, COMMENT which we are asking players why they might want to be an IADR member. Or since IADR members can also play, then they can make a comment about what they like about IADR. What you may wish to use as a comment will be suggested in the posts.
The Prizes: There are several ways to win at the Game. First of all, the Best Supporter of the game will win/receive a Certificate of Support, be featured within The Winter Blues article in the Spring edition of the IADR magazine, and receive a free issue of that same edition of the magazine.
Then there are the Bonus Gifts: For each gift from a Sponsor there will be one winner per gift. We have six sponsors and wish to thank them for sharing their time and talents with us. Bonus Gifts will be given each week as we feature the Sponsor of the Week. Don't forget to start following the Sponsor to show your support to the game.
The game will run from January 6th to February 20th, 2025 with a weekly Bonus Gift winner. At the end of the game, the Player who has consistently been active with Likes and Comments will be considered the Winner of the Game and be featured in the IADR Magazine.