NIADA Gallery Show to Join IDEX 2005!

IDEX will host a NIADA (National Institute of American Doll Artists) Gallery Show & Sale during IDEX 2005 in Orlando, Florida. At the show, commencing on the evening of January 21, 2005 with a special Preview, one-of-a-kind dolls by NIADA artists can be viewed and purchased.

"The NIADA January Gallery Show will add a new dimension to the IDEX schedule of events. We look forward to working with this organization of brilliant doll artists," said Susan McCart, IDEX Owner & Producer. The NIADA Gallery Show & Sale will continue Saturday, January 22, 2005 from noon - 5:00pm and Sunday, January 23, 2005, from 10:00am - 4:00pm giving all IDEX attendees the opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind art doll. ,p. "NIADA is excited to have the chance to establish a January Gallery Show. Teaming up with IDEX will give our members, and their collectors, another important opportunity to celebrate extraordinary doll art," said Kathryn Walmsley, NIADA President. "The early response from members has been overwhelmingly positive", says Walmsley. NIADA Patron Director, Pat Gould will be Chairman for the Orlando event. Here is a list of the confirmed NIADA artist members that will be participating to-date:

Annie Wahl Antonette Cely Chris Chomick Dan Fletcher Diane Keeler Donna May Robinson Forrest Rogers Heather Maciak Juergen Peper Junko Liesfeld Kathryn Walmsley Ken Von Essen Leslie Keeble Marilyn Radzat Nancy Walters Peter Meder Sandra Oglesby Scott Gray Stephanie Blythe Susan Scogin Susie Oroyan Uwe Haukenfrers

IDEX also gives NIADA the opportunity to educate doll collectors about Art Dolls. NIADA artist, Antonette Cely will lead a lively discussion using examples of members' work .

IDEX will be held January 21-23, 2005 at the ExpoCenter at the Orlando Centroplex. Full details will be posted on their website at www.idexshows.com . Details about the NIADA January Gallery Show will be available at www.niada.org .