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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
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.
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We
will each work personally and corporately to remain on the
“cutting edge” in the art of reborning.
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We
will develop and maintain a positive, professional relationship
with all doll manufacturers by:
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Speaking honorably of every doll that has been sculpted,
manufactured or reborn.
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Giving credit to the original sculptor (where known) and
to the manufacturer of the original doll that we have
reborn.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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