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Events and Subscription...

8/13/2026

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​August is a busy month for doll lovers.  Do you see your event -- or -- what is happening around you?
Check out the doll listings in the ART DOLLS Magazine under EVENTS or visit our website to see all the activities that are scheduled for the rest of the year.
Remember, it is free to list a doll event in the magazine.  Easy to do too by using our submission form on our website at:

www.artdollsmagazine.com/magazine-event-submission.html
What does your annual subscription to ART DOLLS Magazine include?
First, six digital issues of the ART DOLLS Magazine (approximately one every two months).  Each issue includes articles submitted by professional doll makers, doll collectors, and doll lovers.  We are one of the few magazines that still accept unsolicited articles that we share with our readers. 
Second, the ability for subscribers to download and print each issue locally. 

As well as these options, the on-line viewer gives each reader the ability to enlarge or magnify each article and to click on the active links in the digital magazine to listed websites, events, or email addresses. 
Next, each active subscription also has access to all of the digital versions of DOLLS magazine from 2015 to their last issue in 2026 as well as all of the prior ART DOLLS Magazine digital issues. 

​One subscription gives you access to over 80 past issues of the leading doll magazines published! 
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Finally, the ability to share your passions for dolls on the ART DOLLS Magazine website as well as in the digital magazine.  Free submissions (*** You don't have to be a subscriber ***) include the Collector's Corner where you can share your latest doll treasure or share your latest creation in the DOLL Scene section.  Free options are also available for sharing your doll events, doll club news, or even submitting an article! 
Submit an article and share you experience and knowledge about dolls - that is just one of the many ways we can further share with each other. 
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Submission Deadlines

8/6/2026

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Submissions for the Autumn 2026 issue are now closed but we are starting to take submissions for the next issues.  Unsolicited articles must be accepted by the ART DOLLS Magazine staff and are not guaranteed a specific issue placement.
Article deadlines for each issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine are:
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ART DOLLS AWARDS of EXCELLENCE
Deadline is fast approaching - submissions are due by October 31, 2026.
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​https://www.artdollsmagazine.com/aae-awards.html
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August Coming

7/31/2026

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​July is almost over and August is coming in soon.  Check out the doll events on the ART DOLLS Magazine website for the rest of the year!

There are shows, meetings, a charity auction, conventions, conferences, a doll making school, and doll sales just in August alone.

If we missed any, let us know by submitting the information about your event.
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The next issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine (Autumn 2026) will be distributed in August with several new authors contributing.  Read the book review on Doll Couture - Red Carpet Edition, Part 2 of Dressing Miss Emmeline Wilmington, and Ten Years with Fantasy Sculpt.  Click here to become a subscriber if you aren't one already!  
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Old and New

7/24/2026

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Are you a Current Subscriber to the ART DOLLS Magazine? 

One of your extra benefits as a subscriber is being able to download prior issues of DOLLS magazine and ART DOLLS Magazine.

These issues are available on-line. The past DOLLS magazine issues are from 2015 to their last issue in March/April 2026. 

​New subscribers can also download the past issues of ART DOLLS Magazine and DOLLS magazine while visiting the website.  All of the magazines are DIGITAL ONLY and can be viewed in the on-line flip book viewer as well as in a PDF format if you wish to download or print them.
For those without a current subscription, individual issues of both ART DOLLS Magazine and DOLLS magazine can be purchased and downloaded at our on-line store - click here.

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​Are you attending or have attended a doll show or doll event this summer?  If so, why not share your experience with ART DOLLS Magazine readers about it?  We would love to share your doll experiences with our readers- click here to submit. 
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July Summer...

7/16/2026

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To learn more about this summer treat - click here.


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"The Gentle Magic of
Paper Dolls and
Playtime"
from the Summer 2026 issue
of the ART DOLLS Magazine
is a must read for those
paper doll fans!
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Click here for the magazine page.
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Deadline for entries and articles for the Autumn 2026 issue of the
​ART DOLLS Magazine is July 31, 2026.
Don't forget to share about your special doll events!
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Summer Issue

7/10/2026

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​In case you missed it, the Summer 2026 issue is out and there is a lot of things to read in it.  Follow along with "The Gentle Magic of Paper Dolls and Playtime" by Gina Clarke, 

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​or the first part of the how-to in "Dressing Miss Emmeline Wellington" by Katrine Hasselquist, on creating designer style clothing for an 8-inch doll.
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​For those movie fans, meet the Smoke Stack Twins, Elijah "Smoke" Moore and Elias "Stack" Moore, created by Cinnamon Willis.
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Click here to be taken to The ART DOLLS Magazine.
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It's summertime and the daisies are blooming... but remember, ​the Autumn 2026 issue deadline is July 31, 2026 - get your article or other submissions in soon for others to read and see!
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Hot Summer Days...

7/2/2026

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We have added an extra sprinkle on top of the two scoops advertising offer.  The inclusion of movement with your ad.

Add a moving sparkling light, or a puff of smoke, or even an element moving from your ad. 

We will discuss the options available prior to placing each advertisement in the ART DOLLS Magazine.  This offer is a limited time as ice cream melts quickly on a hot summer day!


Mentioning the summer-time heat, with all of the weather forecasts we have been seeing, it sounds like this week might be a good time to stay indoors. What better time than having fun as you create your unique entry for the Awards of Excellence Deadline is  October 31, 2026.
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Don't miss out on the many things happening this summer -

Summertime with Barbie (submit your photos); This can be a Barbie, (Malibu or not), any Barbie accessories, Ken or ever her baby sister, Skipper.  Share the summer fun with her.

Also the doll shows, markets, and events (submit your events so others may attend). Check out these doll conventions ODACA, UFDC, NIADA - to see the dates, (click here for the events page).
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Summer With...

6/25/2026

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Let's spend the summer with
Barbie and her friends!

​To celebrate the 67th Anniversary of Barbie - we are posting your favorite dolls for all to see and share!

Barbie, created by Ruth Handler and manufactured by Mattel, was introduced to the doll community
​on March 9, 1959.  ​Presented as a 'teen-age fashion model', Barbie was created to encourage fashion creativity and inspire children to envision their upcoming adult life and careers. 

Visit the website page to see who shows up for the summer of Barbie.
Share your favorite Barbie, her accessories, and her friends by submitting your
photos and comments here.
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Worth a Repeat...

6/18/2026

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FYI - For your information --- In March, 2026 we put out a notice about why the new name for the magazine.  One of the reasons was that there are a lot of resellers on the internet advertising DOLLS magazine subscriptions. 

They are still there (and we are working to have them removed), but in their Terms of Service, they will rebill your subscriptions automatically and can send you any magazine they determine is a reasonable replacement.  We have even seen where the price they are charging for a subscription is not the price of ordering the magazine directly from our website.  
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An unauthorized selling site of the DOLLS magazine
We currently do not have any authorized magazine resellers for ART DOLLS Magazine and if you see someone still trying to sell you DOLLS magazine, they are not a valid reseller.  DOLLS magazine's last issue was the March/April 2026 digital issue before they discontinued the magazine.
If you have a subscription with a magazine company that has automated billing, please contact them so they do not continue to bill you for another subscription as we currently have no contracts with any of them.
​The annual subscription for ART DOLLS Magazine is $24.95 for 6 issues (approximately one every two months), which also includes access to the subscribers only portion of the website where we have included the availability to read and download every digital DOLLS magazine edition from 2015 to the present, once a subscription is processed.

Be Seen & Heard for FREE!
ART DOLLS Magazine has many ways you (as a collector or creator), your club, or your event may be seen on our website and in the magazine for free!
FREE SERVICES
  • Submit an entry for the Collector Corner - Share your latest doll treasure, collection, or accessory with other doll readers.
  • Submit information for Doll Club News - ​List your doll club activities, news, celebrations.
  • Submit an entry for the Dolls Scene - Discover or share new doll creations by artists from around the world.
  • Submit an Event - List your events on the monthly calendar for FREE in the magazine calendar.  We will also place your free event on the website but it will not include links or contact information.
  • Submit an Article - Articles about doll makers, doll collectors, doll history, doll accessories... just about anything concerning dolls are wanted in the magazine.  Share your knowledge, skills, or story with us by submitting an article.
By sharing with other doll collectors and creators, we make the world a better place!
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Deadlines...

6/11/2026

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Upcoming Deadlines!
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Have you submitted your entry for the 2026 ART DOLLS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (AAE)? 

The deadline for the entry period ends October 31st, 2026.  Winners and all contestants of the 10 categories will be announced  in the December, 2026 issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine.  For rules and how to apply - click here.
Upcoming deadlines for submissions for the Autumn issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine are approaching:
Submission for articles, Events, DOLL Scenes, COLLECTOR Corner, or CLUB NEWS are due by July 31, 2026.  Projected publication date is August 31st and remember - most of these options are free!
Submission for advertisements to be placed in the Autumn issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine are due by August 1, 2026. 

​Advertising on the website is also available - reserve your space for both now!
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SPEAKING OF DEADLINES - today is your last day to submit a picture of your doll to share for World Doll Day on the ART DOLLS Magazine website. 
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Digital issues
of
past
DOLLS magazine
are still available

Issues of DOLLS magazine from 2015 to the final issue in 2026 are available for download or purchase on the ART DOLLS Magazine website.  Each digital issue is $2.99 (but remember - current subscribers have access to these for free!).  To see what is available - click here.
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Two Scoops or Three...

6/4/2026

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The Double Scoop Offer...
​With the purchase of two quarter page (or larger) advertisements receive a free Annual Directory Plus listing in one category (a $85.00 value).

A Directory Plus listing includes an entry in one category with space for a 1000-word narrative, five hyperlinks, and ten images or pictures. 

The two ads to receive this special offer can be placed as one per issue in the next two upcoming issues or both in the same issue.

​Limited Time Offer!  For more information contact us at [email protected].
OR Try the Three Mini Scoop Offer...
With the purchase of three Classified Ads (or larger) receive a free Annual Directory Basic listing in one category (a $45.00 value).

A Directory Basic listing includes an entry in one category with a limit of a 500-word narrative, two hyperlinks, and one image or picture.

The three Classified ads to receive this special offer can be placed in any combination in the next two upcoming issues - all in one issue or spread out between two issues.

​Limited Time Offer!
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The Summer Issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine is now available for download or purchase.
Discover the stories of doll collectors, especially by Adelaide Santini as she shares a life long dream.  Or the thought provoking idea of  what to do with our doll collections as we get older by Tammy Fisher. 
Check out the wonderful tutorials shared by talented artist and creators as well as seeing what new dolls are in the Doll Scenes.
Don't miss out on what is happening in Doll Clubs or Events coming up.  ART DOLLS Magazine issues are available in English, Italian, and Portuguese (Brazil) .
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Coming Soon...

5/29/2026

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​The ART DOLLS Magazine Summer Edition is almost here!
Get ready for a digital issue filled with inspiring stories, creative tutorials, artist features, and exciting upcoming events from the world of dolls.  Whether you're a collector, creator, or enthusiast, this summer edition is packed with ideas and inspiration you won't want to miss!

Don't miss out!  Subscribe now.  If you have a question about your subscription, email [email protected].
World Doll Day makes June extra special!
Have you submitted a photo of your favorite doll for the World Doll Day event on the ART DOLLS Magazine website yet?  Deadline to submit your photo for this years World Doll Day is June 11, 2026.

Stop by and enjoy the dolls that have been shared so far at:​
https://www.artdollsmagazine.com/world-doll-day.html
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Next ART DOLLS Magazine deadline for submissions is July 31st, 2026
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No sooner that we put the final touches on the current issue that we then start creating the next issue to come out. 
Share the memories, stories, and creations that move, inspire, and connect us.  It is easy to do.  Go to the Submission forms at:    
www.artdollsmagazine.com/submission-forms.html
​and select the option that describes what you are wanting to submit.
If you have any questions - email [email protected].​
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Awards of Excellence

5/21/2026

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ART DOLLS Magazine is now accepting entries for the 2026 ART DOLLS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (AAE). The entry period runs through October 31st, 2026.  Awards will be announced each December.
The AAE competition recognizes and encourages excellence in the design and creation of dolls.  ​Special categories are open to repaints and face-ups, doll fashions, and reborn dolls/silicone kits.
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Competition Categories are:
​ Standard Categories
  • Fantasy Doll (Limited or open editions)
  • Baby/Child Doll (Limited or open editions)
  • Teen/Adult Doll (Limited or open editions)
​One-of-a-Kind (OOAK) Categories
  • OOAK Fantasy Doll (Unique sculpt and finish)​
  • OOAK Baby/Child Doll (Unique sculpt and finish)
  • OOAK Teen/Adult Doll (Unique sculpt and finish)
  • OOAK Fiber - Textile Art (Unique textile art in cloth or fiber medium)
​Special Categories
  • Doll Fashions
  • Reborn Doll/Silicone Kit
  • Doll Repaint/Face-Up 
For rules and how to apply - click here.
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​June looks to be a busy month with World Doll Day.  Have you submitted a photo of your favorite doll, a World Doll Day event, or World Doll Day Club update yet?  Come see the dolls shared so far - click here. 

To submit yours - visit the Submission Forms tab and help us get the word out!
Speaking of Events...
Do you know of a future doll event that others might like to know about?  We post events both on the ART DOLLS Magazine website and in each issue of the magazine.  Fill out the Submission Form and help us spread the word to both doll creators and collectors!
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World Doll Day

5/1/2026

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World Doll Day this year will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  Help us celebrate this 40th year of celebration by sending to ART DOLLS Magazine a favorite doll image!  The form to submit your picture is at:​
www.artdollsmagazine.com/forms.html ​
World Doll Day started on June 14, 1986 from a letter by doll artist and author, Mildred Seeley, to everyone.  She invited the world to help celebrate in her love of dolls. 
The logo was created by another internationally known doll artist - Boots Tyner, and it represents a child with a German bisque doll.  Both the letter by Mildred and the logo are free use and can be used to promote this special day by everyone.
Mildred's letter is below for all to read - enjoy!
​So, you have not heard of World Doll Day?  This is not surprising as of an hour ago, I hadn't conceived the idea. To make it happen. I need cooperation of every doll collector, every magazine editor, doll newsletter, doll shop, library, doll maker, mother, grand­mother, father, grandfather, and all the stray aunts and uncles. The first World Doll Day is the Second Saturday of June 1986. Give a doll to a grownup, child in the family or just a friend.  If you don't have a child to give a doll to - find one. There are many children with no dolls.

Think of it this way and ship a doll to another country.  I have always felt that the common doll could be an instrument of world understanding. From the first time I started writing books on doll making, I had the hope that dolls would help make friends all over the world and develop a little love among all.

World Doll Day will also be a day for doll exhibits. It is my hope that all libraries will have a special doll exhibit. Museums will publicize their doll exhibits and have special doll exhibits at this time.  Magazines will put out special editions.  Doll stores will put on campaigns weeks ahead.  Doll Makers will make special dolls for World Doll Day.  There will be doll competitions with World Doll Day awards, plaques and trophies.

The logo is made from artist Boots Tyner's doll representing a child. The child carries a German bisque doll to represent this doll collectors gift.  Feel free to copy the logo or have one made.

Everyone can enjoy the fun as there are no fees, no permission needed, no obligations, nobody owns the day, no club, no company.  It's a free- for- all, take up the day, its ideas and fly with it.  Lets do it now.  World Doll Day.

If you think World Doll Day is a good idea, then appoint yourself a committee of one to do something about it--only then can it become a reality.  Would you tell five people,  ask them to tell five people, and each of them tell five people and so on.  World Doll Day's birthday is June 14, 1986.


Sincerely,
Mil and Vernon Seeley

P.S. This letter may be copied and copied again and again until the world knows about World Doll Day.
Submit your doll in celebration of World Doll Day for the ART DOLLS Magazine website at:  ​www.artdollsmagazine.com/forms.html.
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Can't be seen???

4/21/2026

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Can you see your doll being in the ART DOLLS Magazine?  It is easy to do.  Click on forms on the website and then go to the Art Dolls Scene section.
If you are an Doll Artist,  a Doll Creator, or Doll Maker then this is the spot for you.  Share your love of dolls with us with a short paragraph telling us about your newest make.  We will also included a link in the magazine that takes a reader to your site AND this shout out is all FREE!!!
For any questions, email:
      [email protected]
What are your Summer Plans?  Are you going to any events?  Do you have some events planned?  

Share the dates with us!  Get on the Event's Calendar in the ART DOLLS Magazine which includes a basic events listing on our website.
How you ask?  Simply go to the Forms section listed on our website and click on Events.  It's FREE to list an event in the magazine.   

If you want more promotion, pictures, links, and social media exposure added on the website, then under the Fee Based Submissions (on the Forms page), use the form to submit your event for only $25.00 per event (which stays on the website until the event is over).  
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​DEADLINE is May 1st, 2026, for all submissions for the next issue of the ART DOLLS Magazine.
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