The National Institute
of American Doll Artists is a worldwide organization
of doll artists, supportive patrons, and friends whose purpose is to promote
the art
of the original
handmade doll.
All Visiting Artists are welcome
to participate in a
NIADA Artist Critique. A critique offers the opportunity
to display work, discuss problems, and interface
with a NIADA Artist member.
Participation
in a critique is by separate registration and available
ONLY to Conference registrants with official registration
numbers.
Registrants may register for more
than one critique, and the fee for EACH critique
is $25.00. Critiques are done on a one-to- one basis
with a NIADA artist.
Requests for specific artists
will be accommodated when possible but is not guaranteed.
Areas which may be discussed
during a Critique:
Craftsmanship: How
the medium is handled,
attention to detail, painting,
wig technique,
construction, and
base support.
Design: Use of
color, composition, and scale.
Anatomy: Proportion,
bone structure,
and facial rendering.
Concept: Originality,
approach, feeling
evoked by concept.
Dolls critiqued will be available
for viewing by all
registrants
during a scheduled
exhibit. Each piece is allotted a table
space of
no larger than 15” square.
Participating Visiting Artists need
to provide any base necessary to support their work,
and it must fit in the allotted space.
Two Critiques per Visiting Artist are the maximum time slots available. The Critique Registrar will do their very best to get you matched-up with your chosen artist but remember not
all artists give critiques!
This year's critiques will be scheduled on Sunday,
June 30th with your artist/critiquer at 30 minutes each.
If you have any questions before, during, or after the Conference
please contact the Critique Registrar: Leslie Molen
PLEASE NOTE: Although sales during
conference and at all conference locations and
rooms are limited to NIADA artists' work only,
it is worthwhile for visiting artists to bring
samples of their best pieces. There are opportunities
to show that work. There is a critique, the critique
exhibit, and the challenge exhibit. Many times
these exhibits have been covered in the press.
Also at panel discussions, during classes, demos
and workshops, it is perfectly appropriate to use
your work to discuss techniques and presentations.
All Visiting Artists are welcome