About IRDA

Did you know that IRDA was the group that started the Reborn Convention Idea?

Where It All Began!

The First Annual International Reborn Doll Artists Conference!

Was Held in Orlando, Florida on January 21-23, 2005

in conjunction with

IDEX The Annual Debut of the World's Finest Collectibles...Dolls • Bears • Plush & More  
IDEX Premiere • January 21-23, 2005 • 14th Annual Event
ExpoCenter at the Orlando Centroplex

IDEX Trade Show

IRDA Opening Assembly & Welcome by IRDAC President, Heather Hodson and Guest Speaker, Mark Putinski with Lee Middleton

NIADA Gallery Show and Sale (IDEX event)  

Reborn Retail Room * Reborn Doll Competition * Silent Auction to benefit Tsunami Relief Fund

FREE Color Theory Class

Presentation by Pat Secrist of Secrist/Apple Valley Dolls

   IDEX Auction Of The Stars Charity Event  

Presentation by Richard Cerda of Dolls by Berenguer

Reborn Baby Shower/Brunch/Awards Banquet with Guest Speaker Frank Rotundo, Ashton Drake. 

Door Prizes and Fun Galore!

Orlando Marriott was the host hotel for this awesome event.

Click Here to see Photos from this Event 

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International Reborn Doll Artists
Code of Ethics

 IRDA is a professional group of reborn doll artists who strive to stay updated and educated in the art of reborn dolls, and to develop positive and professional relationships with any and all manufacturers and organizations in the doll industry.  In order to stay true to IRDA’s vision the founding executive board of the International Reborn Doll Artists lists the following standards that each member is required to abide by.

1. We will each work personally and corporately to remain on the “cutting edge” in the art of reborning. 

2. We will develop and maintain a positive, professional relationship with all doll manufacturers by:

   1. Speaking honorably of every doll that has been sculpted, manufactured or reborn.

   2. Giving credit to the original sculptor (where known) and to the manufacturer of the original doll that we have reborn. 

   3. In all listings, advertising and other written descriptions of our reborns, we will give credit by using some variation of the following statement:

   Example:  “Amelia Alice” began as a specialty play doll that was sculpted by Salvador Berenguer and produced by Dolls By Berenguer. She is from the LaNewborn Moments collection, which is famous for its animated and realistic expressions. I took this original (vinyl) and beautiful sculpture and added my own special reborning techniques and transformed her into the gorgeous OOAK beauty that you see today.” (Edited by each artist to make it sound like his or her own comment, of course.)

   d.     Stating a disclaimer to protect and prevent any doll manufacturers from having potential problems in the future:

   Example:  “I have fully taken apart and put back together this baby, using my own techniques.  Therefore, this doll is no longer under the guarantee and is no longer the responsibility of its manufacturer, which in this case, is Dolls By Berenguer.  If you have any problems or concerns regarding this baby, you will need to contact the reborn artist and/or her nursery.”  Edited by each artist to make it sound like his or her own comment, of course.) 

3. We will only list, sell or advertise our best work.  IRDA is not exclusive in that the artists are the “elite” or the “best of the best”, but we will always strive to be distinctive in our professionalism. 

4. We will support and encourage each other at all times.  We will not gossip or participate in any negative commentary or actions against each other.  If we have a conflict with a member of this group, we will work it out individually and in private without involving any other members of the group (except for the officers/leaders when necessary as mediators).  If we cannot work out our conflict, we will agree to disagree and continue to work together in harmony in the group, and respect our differences.

5. We will hold ourselves to a higher standard by refusing to participate in negative conversation about other reborn groups.  If we feel it is necessary to defend ourselves, we will do so with a dignified response.

6. Unless we are asked for honest feedback, the only feedback we give should be positive.  Artists need honest critique in order to grow in their skills.  But some people are not really willing to hear the truth.  Keep this in mind when offering suggestions for improvement to a fellow reborner.

7. We will conduct ourselves in a professional manner at all reborn events.  We understand that actions we take and words we say tend to be a reflection on everyone in the group.  Always “think before we act” when we are representing IRDA.