NIADA ARTIST : SUSAN SCOGGINS

Several months ago NIADA had to cancel the 2020 conference.

Like everyone, we gathered on Zoom to talk about the possibility of creating both the conference and classes on line.

After a few meetings (actually many) we realized most of us were enthusiastic but had little to no experience with working live on our computers and devices or creating on line videos and teaching sessions.

Although we were willing, it was a daunting thing to imagine learning enough to be able to teach virtually. After taking some first steps, we agreed we would need more development time and would aim for classes to begin early in the new year, 2021.

The conference committee however continued to plan for an August Virtual Conference and it opens TOMORROW … !

NIADA ARTIST : THERESA MAY

I have been very busy trying to learn, adapt to new devices, use video editing programs (for beginners) and  help build an art auction/fundraiser with a wonderful group of dedicated members of the organization.

We have learned a ton and enjoyed the fellowship and intensive creative work of putting this all together.

If you have any interest in seeing some of the world of these amazing art doll makers please consider joining us for the conference.

NIADA ARTIST : CONNIE SMITH

ALSO : there will be three exhibitions that you can visit which will open to the public tomorrow, Thursday August 19th.

UNMASKING THE FUTURE : our silent auction and fundraiser.

GALLERY SHOW : artwork from those who were able to manage the learning curve.

ARTISTS EXHIBITS : where you can see more of NIADA artists work.

TOMORROW I WILL POST LINKS TO THE AUCTION AND GALLERIES.

NIADA ARTIST : IMA NARODITSKAYA

It has been a tremendous job and perhaps if we had known what we were tackling we might have chosen to simply cancel the conference. BUT we didn’t.

Here are links to the conference registration and the NIADA website.

https://www.niada.org/2020-virtual-conference-reg/

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NIADA ARTIST : JO-ELLEN TRILLING

 

I am very proud to have been part of creating a catalog of the artwork created for the fundraiser and the on-line auction which opens also tomorrow and runs until Sunday at noon EST.

 

NIADA ARTIST : PAT LILLICH