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2024

Celebrating the
Year of the Dragon

Join us virtually for
our 2024 Annual Conference!

Friday, August 23rd – Sunday, August 25th

A unique opportunity to experience
a NIADA Conference from the comfort of your own home.

 

Virtual Conference Programs and Events

NIADA 2024
Virtual Conference Programs

Private Facebook Group (paid registration required)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

– “Artist’s Dolls – From the Beginning”
NIADA Artists share videos showcasing their first dolls and the evolution of their work throughout the years.
– “Tools, Tips & Techniques”
We asked NIADA Artists to share a favorite tool, tip, or technique in a short video.
– “Artist’s Retrospective”
NIADA Artists created a timeline showcasing their personal and extensive progression as artists, from early dollmaking to the present day.
– “I Want To Go There”
NIADA Members create captivating travelogue videos showcasing their hometowns, explorations, or beloved destinations that never fail to ignite inspiration.
– “Alexa, Where’s My Stuff?”
NIADA Members share their strategies for organizing and maintaining their supplies in a way that allows them to easily locate them again, without resorting to the infamous “safe place.”
– “This Doll Stays With Me!” -or- “The One That Got Away”
We ask NIADA Members to share their most favorite, beloved NIADA doll that they will take to the grave (sorry kids), or lament over the one that got away and still haunts them in their dreams.

FULL PROGRAMS:
The programs presented for our Virtual Conferences by NIADA Members — details to come!

NIADA Academy Presents (Course Previews)
Previews of Courses offered by our instructors at the NIADA Academy.

DAILY PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS:
PRIZES: Souvenir Dolls * Books * Artists Handmade pins * Aprons * Totes and more…..
(Winners will be posted in the Facebook Conference Group.
You don’t have to be present to Win A Prize!)
DOWNLOADS of FUN! Paper dolls by NIADA Artists

NIADA Auctions
Open to the Public

No conference registration fee required

NIADA_AuctionIconNIADA Silent Auction – ‘Dragons’
OPENS Thursday, August 22nd
We asked NIADA Artists to create an auction piece with their unique and individual interpretations of: ‘Dragons’
The Dragon symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune. It is the mightiest of the signs, they are driven, unafraid of challenge, and willing to take risks. Furthermore, they’re passionate in all they do, and they do things in grand fashion!

The Silent Auction “Dragons” will be hosted on NIADA’s auction website. The Auction opens Thursday, August 22nd at 12:00pm (EDT) and ends Sunday, August 25th starting @ 12:00pm (noon) EDT with 10 minute staggered closing times to 4:20pm EDT.

Note the ending times! Bidders will need to register to participate in the auction. If you participated in one of our previous auctions, make sure your bidder profile is up-to-date.

View the previous Auction

NIADA 2024
Artist Critiques

Artists who will be visiting the NIADA 2024 Virtual Conference can apply for a virtual Critique by three NIADA artists. Read the Critique info here (ABOUT CRITIQUES)

The individual Critiques will be held in a Zoom meeting Wednesday, August 21st AND Thursday, August 22nd. NIADA Standards Chair, Marlaine Verhelst will assign the meeting time when artists register for a Critique.

Due to the limited space available, we may not be able to accept all requests. If you are interested, please contact NIADA Standards Chair MARLAINE VERHELST.

The deadline for applying for a Critique is July 15.

NIADA 2024
Gallery Exhibition

Open to the Public

NIADA Gallery – Artists Exhibition
Each participating NIADA Artist has their own online Exhibit, hosted by Artwork Archive with artwork for viewing only or available for purchase. The Exhibition is now open to the public – click on the button below.

VISIT THE GALLERY EXHIBITION

Reviews of the NIADA Virtual Conferences

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The Virtual Conference was wonderful! I have always wanted to attend a conference but travel is not an possible for me so this was the best of all possible worlds. The demos were great, but my favorite thing was the studio tours. Seeing where the artists work was a treat. Everyone works differently and seeing their workspace is an incite to their personality. Thank you for doing this as it gives me an opportunity to travel without leaving home.

Jami R
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The 2020 conference was a huge success. I enjoyed the staggered events throughout the day and the ability to view at a different time, or just review.

Lynne O.
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I would be thrilled to attend a virtual conference! I have some mobility issues and this would be the fulfillment of a long time desire to experience NIADA. Thanks for the opportunity!

Sharard K.
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Thank you so much for the 2020 virtual conference. It was one of the best things to happen last year. I Loved the intimacy of having the sessions in my own home where I could visit them in comfort at a time that worked for me. It was especially exciting to see the artist studio's (however they are much more organized than mine) I could clearly see the work that went into it. I have become a real fan of virtual events. No travel, and airline angst. I think this is the wave of the future. You can involve people all over the world. I really look forward to this years conference.

Anne M.
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It took a while to learn how to navigate the conference, but I finally figured it out. Enjoyed it immensely especially the tour of Shelley Thornton's home and studio. In fact, I enjoyed all the studio visits. Eventually I bought one of Tatiana Baeva's necklaces. Thank you very much. A hit in my book!

Mary C.
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I am so grateful that you did this for us!! It was awesome. I will attend every virtual conference you have!

Cindy D.
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All the tours, presentations and demos were terrific! The overall conference presentation was so appealing and professional. It was a visual feat for the eyes and heart!

Juanita Z.
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The studio tours were fabulous! It's so interesting to see each artist's work space. Such marvelous work often comes from small spaces. I also loved the 10×12 program, Stephanie's program on her Japanese trip, and Shelley's presentation on her one-woman exhibit.

Laurel B.

CREDIT: Fantasy dragon illustration © virtosmedia, 123RF Free Images