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There are two types of ODACA Membership for which you may apply:
- Artist Member
- ODACA-Aux (auxiliary)
ODACA Membership provides:
- Our yearly special event ODACA Day, is a great way to meet ODACA Artists. See their work in person in the ODACA Sales Room and have fun at an entertaining, educational Luncheon that features a special Souvenir Doll and Table Centerpieces created by ODACA Artist Members especially for the event.
- An ODACA Artist Directory listing Artist Member contact information.
- Discounts on selected ODACA items
- Expressions, ODACA’s quarterly newsletter where Members are kept informed of ODACA news and events.
Aux-ODACA Membership
Aux-ODACA Membership is open for everyone to join. Membership
Dues are $15.00 U.S. annually.
Aux-ODACA was created in 1981 to promote doll artists and their work. Members
contribute their time and effort to educate collectors about the uniqueness
of artist dolls through shows, displays, lectures and publicity.
Aux-ODACA Members assist ODACA Artists at shows and special ODACA events such
as ODACA Day and assist in the business operation
of the organization. Aux-ODACA Members are vital to the success of the organization.
A list of the current Aux Members may be seen by clicking here.
If you would like to join as an Aux-ODACA Member please either fill out the on-line Membership Application (found below) and pay by credit card using PayPal or download a printable Membership Application (also found below) and mail it along with your check to ODACA’s current Treasurer listed on the application.
If you have any questions, please contact Fran Parrigan Meehan, the Aux-ODACA Chairperson.
ODACA Artist Membership
All original doll artists are encouraged to apply for Artist Membership to ODACA. Artist Membership Applications are accepted throughout the year. To be eligible for the Artist Evaluation at the Annual ODACA Day Meeting in July, your Application must be postmarked on or before December 1st of the previous year. Applications received after that date will be eligible for consideration the following year. The complete Application Process can be found by clicking here.
To become an Artist Member of ODACA, applicants are critiqued three times by ODACA’s Standards Committee – an Initial Screening, a Portfolio Submission, and finally an In-Person Evaluation at ODACA’s Annual Meeting in July. ODACA’s Standards Committee consists of five ODACA Artists who work in diverse mediums and a non-voting Chair. ODACA Artist Membership is awarded by juried selection and invitation only, with acceptance or rejection based solely on the scores given during the critiquing process. After each round of critiques, applicants are given written copies of their critiques.
Artist Membership status is granted to qualifying applicants during ODACA Day, which occurs annually in July in conjunction with the United Federation of Doll Clubs’ National Convention. The UFDC Convention traditionally is held in a different U.S. city each year.
In addition to regular ODACA Membership benefits, ODACA Artist Members also receive:
- A listing in the annual ODACA Artist Directory
- An individual web page in the online Artist Directory located on ODACA’s website which includes individual contact information, up to ten photos of the artist’s work, a biography, link to the artist’s individual website and email link.
- ODACA membership pin
ODACA stands for a high quality of doll art, demanding of its artists a high level of excellence. Its objectives include the promotion of original doll artists and their work, and the effort to achieve and maintain a high quality of original doll making. As a result, ODACA is constantly seeking artists whose work is exceptional, and encourages them to apply to the organization.
If you have any questions about submitting an artist application, please contact Sarah Russell, ODACA 2nd Vice-President and Standards Committee Chair.
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