NIADA 2024 Virtual Conference
Artist Member submissions
Patrons & Associates Submit Here
INTERESTED? Fill out the participation form below.
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINES FOR VIDEOS
SHORT VIDEOS: 2–3 minutes
2024 DEADLINE – MAY 1st
These short videos will be grouped together and played throughout the conference. You can submit a video or photos, and we will create a video for you to include with the group.
“Artist’s Dolls – From the Beginning”
NIADA Artists share videos showcasing their first dolls and the evolution of their work throughout the years.
VIDEO SPECS:
– Shoot in Landscape (horizontal) format
– 1920×1080 saved as mp4 or .m4v
– Add the Title – Your Name – Location to the first screen of your video
– Label your video ArtistBegins-YourName
– upload to NIADA 2024 V-Conference Google Drive using the link below.
UPLOAD your files to folder: ARTISTS BEGINNING
If you know how to create your own folder please do so and add your files.
“I Want To Go There”
NIADA Members create captivating travelogue videos showcasing their hometowns, explorations, or beloved destinations that never fail to ignite inspiration. Prepare to be enthralled and compelled to visit these incredible places! You have the option to present a longer video as a full 20-45–minute program.
VIDEO SPECS:
– Shoot in Landscape (horizontal) format
– 1920×1080 saved as mp4 or .m4v
– Add the title “I Want To Go There” – Your Name – Location to the first screen of your video
– Label your video Iwant2Go-YourName
– upload to NIADA 2024 V-Conference Google Drive using the link below.
UPLOAD your video to folder: I WANT TO GO
Be sure to create your own folder and upload your files.
“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.” You have the option to present a longer video as a full 20-45–minute program.
VIDEO SPECS:
– Shoot in Landscape (horizontal) format
– 1920×1080 saved as mp4 or .m4v
– Add the Title “MyStuff” – Your Name – Location to the first screen
– Label your video MyStuff-YourName
– upload to NIADA 2024 V-Conference Google Drive using the link below.
UPLOAD your video to folder: WHERE’S MY STUFF
Be sure to create your own folder and upload your files
“Tools, Tips & Techniques” (includes 3–minute demos)
We would like to give NIADA Artists an opportunity to share a favorite tool, tip or technique in a short video. You can choose one, or combine all into one video!
VIDEO SPECS:
– Shoot in Landscape (horizontal) format
– 1920×1080 saved as mp4 or .m4v
– Add your Program Title (eg. Tool-Tip-Technique) – Your Name – Location to the first screen
– Label your video YourName-ProgramTitle
– upload to NIADA 2024 V-Conference Google Drive using the link below.
UPLOAD your video to folder: TOOLS-TIPS-TECH
If you know how to create your own folder please do so and add your files.
“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.
FILE SUBMISSIONS – DEADLINE APR 1st
– Send 1-3 photos plus description
– Hi-resolution – Horizontal (landscape)
– Image size: 3000px at the longest length – 1920 x 1080 minimum
IMPORTANT: Label your files!!! You MUST add your name to the files submitted eg. MemberName-StaysWithMe.jpg
Word .docx (or .rtf): MemberName-StaysWithMe.docx ~or~ MemberName-GotAway.docx
Description (10-50 words): write a short caption about why this is your most favorite doll, and we will compile all submissions into a short video.
UPLOAD your files to folder: STAYS WITH ME – GOT AWAY
Be sure to create your own folder and upload your files
“A Download of Fun!”
We ask NIADA Artists to share a full-color paper project for Conference attendees to download, print and enjoy. It can be anything you wish: a jumping jack, paper doll, your artwork, greeting card, even a multipage PDF course!
FILE SUBMISSION – DEADLINE MAY 1st
– Hi-resolution 300dpi PDF
– Print size: 8.5″ x 11″
EMAIL your PDF to: 2024 V-Conference Team
FULL PROGRAM VIDEOS: 20-45+ minutes
2024 DEADLINE – JUNE 1st
“Artist’s Retrospective”
NIADA Artists have created a timeline showcasing their personal and extensive progression as artists, from early dollmaking to the present day. This timeline highlights their exploration of new techniques, repeated use of motifs and themes, and how life events have influenced their artistic direction.
VIDEO SPECS:
– Shoot in Landscape (horizontal) format
– 1920×1080 saved as mp4 or .m4v
– Add the Title – Your Name – Location to the first screen of your video
– Label your video Retrospective-YourName
– upload to NIADA 2024 V-Conference Google Drive using the link below.
UPLOAD your files to the folder: ARTISTS RETROSPECTIVE
If you know how to create your folder please do so and add your files.
PROGRAM PROPOSAL: 20-45+ minutes
The programs presented for our Virtual Conferences were amazing! If you have a program you would be willing to share this year, please fill out the form with your proposal. Doll-related suggestions can be Dolls in film, textiles, or fashions used in the creative process, your favorite NIADA Artist, sharing your collection etc.
VIDEO SPECS:
– Shoot in Landscape (horizontal) format
– 1920×1080 saved as mp4 or.m4v
– Add your Program Title – Your Name – Location to the first screen
– Label your video YourName-ProgramTitle
– Be sure to include a short description of your program for promotional use.
UPLOAD your video to 2024 V-Conference folder: 2024 PROGRAMS
If you know how to create your folder please do so and add your files.
NIADA Academy Presents (Course Previews)
During the 2024 Virtual Conference, we intend to promote the NIADA Academy Courses. To achieve this, we kindly request permission from Academy Teachers to allow us to feature your Free Course as part of the Conference. Additionally, we seek your consent to showcase your Course Preview videos as a separate promotion, with the aim of encouraging more enrollments. Please indicate your preference on the submission form.
New Courses are always welcome! If you’re interested in creating a new Free Course for the upcoming 2024 Virtual Conference, please indicate your preference on the form.
NEED HELP? YOU CAN SEND PHOTOS!
We will create a 3-minute video for you – DEADLINE APR 1st
IMAGE SPECS (30-40)
– Hi-resolution – Horizontal (landscape)
– Image size: 3000px at the longest length – 1920 x 1080 minimum
FILE SUBMISSIONS
IMPORTANT: Label your files!!! You MUST add your name to the files submitted!
Images include: Your name, number each image in your preferred order eg. MemberName-ProgramTitle-01.jpg
Word .docx (or .rtf): MemberName-ProgramTitle.docx
Description (10-50 words): write a short caption about each image, and we can convert it into a short video for you.
VIDEO TIPS
NOTE: When creating your video be sure to check if there is a Copyright notice of use. YouTube will block the video if there is a copyright violation
– If you want to add (free) music go to youtube.com/audiolibrary/music look for music longer than the length of your video 2:30 – 3:00 minute duration (YouTube lists this under ‘genre’), or we will choose the music for you.
EFFECTS: Videos effects are a great addition but can be too much of a ‘good thing’ if overused. The exception is the Cross Dissolve transition which can be used for every image to smoothly fade to from one image to the next. Aside from the Cross Dissolve not every image should have a transition: the Slide-Push-Wipe or even the popular Ken Burns motion effects should be used sparingly, and do not use every kind of transition in the effects library, less is more effective and makes your video interesting to the viewer.
2024 DEADLINE – JUNE 1st:
“Dragons” Silent Auction
2024 is the Year of the Dragon, so we have chosen this as the theme for the NIADA 2024 Virtual Conference and again will be offering “Dragons” as the theme for the popular NIADA Auction.
Open to artists’ creativity and interpretation
We ask interested NIADA Artists to create an art piece with the theme: “Dragons” (participants will receive a printed catalog). This will be a unique display of the variety of talent among us. 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!
Artwork Suggestions: wall sculpture, shadow box, textile, wearable art (jewelry), figure, toy, etc.
Subjects: a serpent-like creature, dragon lady, dragon tattoo, dragonfly, Komodo dragon, headdress, textile, anthropomorphic, legends, folklore, mythical creature — whatever inspires your inner dragon!
The SILENT AUCTION will be held on NIADA’s auction website: https://auctions.niada.org
The Auction will again use Straight Bidding, where bidders enter a minimum increment of $10.00 bid for the item. There is no proxy bidding, the bid placed is the current bid. Artists will hold on to their ‘Dragon’ artwork until the auction is over, and the piece has been won, then they will ship to the winning bidder. Proceeds from the DRAGONS auction and the sale of the companion book will go to a NIADA Grant toward Artist members’ travel expenses to the 2025 Conference in Warsaw.
Questions: director@auctions.niada.org
SHIPPING DETAILS:
– Your piece should fit into a shipping box no larger than 12″x10″x8” and weigh no more than 4lbs.
– You will be responsible for shipping your piece within three business days to the winning bidder once it is sold at Auction. NIADA pays for shipping.
IMAGE SUBMISSION:
Artists can submit up to (4) images: Full size, detail view, a 3/4, and side view – of their “Dragon” piece for the silent auction.
Image size: 3000px minimum at the longest length, 300dpi (print quality)
IMPORTANT! Label your files!!!
Please include Your Name, Title of piece eg. ArtistName-TitleofArtwork.jpg
UPLOAD your files to Google Drive folder: AUC2024-Dragons
If you know how to create your folder please do so and add your files.
2024 DEADLINE – JULY 31st
NIADA Art Gallery
Hosted on Artwork Archive online art gallery website artworkarchive.com/profile/niadagallery/artists
ARTISTS can access the Gallery JUNE 1st to setup their Profile.
Exhibiting artists will be provided both a private link to their Artist Submission page and a password to submit work and create their contact information.
Each artist can upload as many pieces as they choose into 3 Collections:
— For Exhibit only (NFS) — Artwork for Sale — Items $150.00 and under
To view work click the side menu on the site:
— COLLECTIONS to see how it is broken down into groups
— ARTISTS lists the artwork in each Artist’s Gallery
— PORTFOLIO combines all the submitted works on one page
It is a beautiful and professional site and will show your work to the best advantage and on an exciting new art platform.
To pay the $25.00, just go to the Online Gallery Exhibition button at the top of this page, The fee needs to be paid by June 1st and you will be able to create your profile start uploading your photos and information at that time.
To view work click the side menu on the site:
— COLLECTIONS to see how it is broken down into groups
— ARTISTS lists the artwork in each Artist’s Gallery
— PORTFOLIO combines all the submitted works on one page
It is a beautiful and professional site and will show your work to the best advantage and on an exciting new art platform.
To pay the $25.00, just go to the Online Gallery Exhibition button at the top of this page, The fee needs to be paid by June 1st and you will be able to create your profile start uploading your photos and information at that time.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
The instructional video “How to submit artwork to the NIADA Gallery” and the submission form are on this page: Gallery Submission
Please watch the video before submitting your artwork!
We are excited about all of the new opportunities we have at our fingertips!
