Why Join ODACA? Unleash Your Potential with the Original Doll Artist Council of America!
Are you a passionate doll artist considering joining the Original Doll Artist Council of America (ODACA)? Here's why becoming a member is a game-changer for your craft and career:
Why Should You Join?
Discover the incredible benefits waiting for you:
Prestigious Mark of Quality: ODACA is synonymous with excellence. As a member, you align yourself with a distinguished community of doll artists celebrated for their exceptional artistry and craftsmanship.
Creative Camaraderie: ODACA members are more than just colleagues; they're friends and mentors. Whether you have a question, need advice, or are seeking resources, you'll find a supportive network ready to help.
Vibrant Community: Dive into a rich community experience with Zoom meetings on exciting topics like “textile resources” and “making hats and shoes.” Share your latest creations, exchange ideas, and chat about art and life with fellow artists who understand your passion.
Exclusive Events: ODACA Day is a highlight of the year! Held during the United Federation of Doll Collectors (UFDC) Convention, it offers artists the chance to showcase and sell their dolls to thousands of attendees. Plus, enjoy a luncheon with other members and doll collectors on ODACA Day!
Amplified Social Media Presence: Your work deserves to be seen! As a member, you'll be featured on ODACA’s Facebook page, spotlighting your recent creations to a broader audience.
Insightful Communication: Stay in the loop with Expressions, ODACA’s quarterly newsletter. It’s packed with artist highlights, accolades, feature articles, and the latest news.
Personalized Artist Web Page: Stand out with a dedicated Profile Page on the ODACA website. Showcase up to 10 of your dolls, share your artist narrative, and make it easy for admirers and collectors to reach you.
Championing Doll Artistry: By joining ODACA, you’re not just advancing your own work—you’re supporting the entire doll artistry community. Together, we inform and inspire collectors about the beauty and depth of doll art.
Featured in Print and E-Media: Gain visibility through special articles about ODACA in top doll magazines. In 2024 alone, our artists were celebrated in multi-page features in Dolls magazine and A for Artistic e-magazine.
Joining ODACA is a juried process, but don’t let that intimidate you. The community is welcoming and eager to help you through the application process. Invest in yourself and your artistry—download the application and take the next step in your artistic journey today!
You receive all of this opportunity for a yearly $50 membership fee for artists!
Patron dues are $20 per year.
The application deadline for artists is December 1st.
Go to odaca.org to join.
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