2024
Celebrating the
Year of the Dragon
Join us virtually for
our 2024 Annual Conference!
Friday, August 23rd – Sunday, August 25th
Registration opens August 1st
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)
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.
NIADA Auctions
Open to the Public
No conference registration fee required
NIADA 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 AuctionNIADA 2024
Virtual 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 or Tatiana Baeva 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 Virtual Critique is August 1.
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.
Reviews of the NIADA Virtual Conferences
CREDIT: Fantasy dragon illustration © virtosmedia, 123RF Free Images