Showing posts with label Black Doll Show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black Doll Show. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Detroit Doll Show 2025 November 15, 2025


Sandy’s Land LLC, known for its mission to empower, entertain, and inspire, with brand products, books, art, and cultural events, is proud to announce the 2025 Black Art and Doll Show (Detroit Doll Show), an empowering celebration of history, culture, and diversity through the promotion of Black dolls and art. Read more here and here.



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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Queenish Black Dolls Showcase

Debbie Garrett, Quinnie Nichols, and Dr. Opal Lee a.k.a. "The Grandmother of Juneteenth."


I attended the third annual Queenish Black Dolls Showcase on February 24, 2024, in Lancaster, Texas. 

It had been a while since I was in a room of black dolls that were not my own and I loved it! Most of the showcased dolls are from the collection of Quinnie Nichols, show host and founder of Queenish Professional Women's Club. 

View a combined recording of my walk-through of the showcase below:



I stand with doll artist, Tiffani Dean as I hold dolls that "used to be" hers.

As indicated in the video, I met doll artist, Tiffani Dean. I purchased one doll from her and my daughter purchased two of Tiffani's art dolls for me. She signed and dated each doll.

This green-haired doll was recently named Ivy by Tiffani Dean's fans. Ivy is a very suitable name for her. Because emerald is my birthstone, Ivy came home with me.


Simone (the larger doll) and Rachel, the doll being held, caught my attention first because I love dolls with dolls. Unfortunately, the two were separately priced. Tiffani said she displayed them that way for the show. Sensing my disappointment that they were priced separately, my daughter said, "I'll buy them for you," and she did!

All three dolls will be installed in DeeBeeGee's Virtual Black Doll Museum soon. The installation will include better photos and their details. 

I am with Dr. Opal Lee at the Queenish Black Dolls Showcase on 2-24-24.

The height of my doll showcase experience was meeting "The Grandmother of Juneteenth," Dr. Opal Lee. I walked the doll room with her as she admired the beautiful black dolls, the likes of which she had never seen. 

Dr. Lee admires the dolls in the showcase as I and others look on.

I purchased an autographed copy of Dr. Lee's book, Juneteenth a Children's Story, which should be read to or by every child and adult; it provides a greater understanding of why Juneteenth is celebrated and why Dr. Lee's passionate work led to it becoming a national holiday, signed into legislation by President Joe Biden in 2021. 

The front and back covers of Dr. Lee's book, Juneteenth a Children's Story


Dr. Lee's autograph appears on the Acknowledgements page of her book.


Another vendor at the show was reborn artist Julie Ollison. Some of her reborn dolls are illustrated next. 

Reborn dolls by Julie Ollison



I was photographed holding a full-silicone doll that was so lifelike!


Several podcasts/interviews were made throughout the event. Some of these can be viewed below.




It was an overall very dollight-ful day. I wish more local shows that feature black dolls were held in my area.

©Black Doll Collecting/dbg

There are countless items to collect and write about. Black dolls chose me.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Two Upcoming Black Doll Shows in November 2023



Save the Dates, Saturday, November 4, 2023; and Saturday, November 18, 2023.

2023 Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale
Saturday, November 4, 2023
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST
African American Museum and Library of Oakland
659 14th Street
Oakland, CA 

$5 donation at the door; free for children 12 and under

This is an annual show hosted by American Black Beauty Doll Artists whose goal is "to create black dolls in a positive image for children of color." Visit their Facebook page or Instagram for updates and additional information. 

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2023 Detroit Doll Show
Black Doll Show, Book Festival & Art Exhibit
Saturday, November 18, 2023
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST
Marygrove Conservancy
8425 W. McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221

General admission is $5.

For tickets, click here.
For swag bags, group tickets, sponsorship, and vendor registration visit here


Hosted by Sandra Epps of Sandy's Land Entertainment, LLC., the Detroit Doll Show celebrates history, culture & self-love with the promotion of black dolls. Visit the Detroit Doll Show on Facebook and/or Instagram for updates.


©Black Doll Collecting/dbg

There are countless items to collect and write about. Black dolls chose me.

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If you're not already a subscriber, visit, "like" and follow the Black Doll Collecting Facebook page or bookmark the Black Doll Collecting home page and visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays when typically new posts are published.

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Check out my eBay listings here.
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Donate here to support this blog. Thank you!

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Show Reminders

There will be two doll shows featuring black dolls on Saturday November 10, 2018, in two US cities: Oakland, California and Detroit, Michigan.  Show times and additional details are included on the show flyers below:

In Oakland, CA

The doll shown will be raffled off at the American Black Beauty Doll Artists Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale.

In Detroit, Michigan


For more information, visit

here and the link below:

Detroit Doll Show.


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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale

Little Ruby is a 12-inch porcelain doll-tribute to Ruby Bridges. The text in the above image reads:
But there was a school
for white children
even closer to my house
than the school
for black children.
It was the William Frantz
Elementary School.

The governor said:
“Ruby Bridges should be allowed to
go to the William Frantz school.”


"Little Ruby" was made by the ladies of American Black Beauty Doll Artists Club of Oakland, California.  The doll is a tribute to Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate an elementary school in the American South (William Frantz Elementary School on November 14, 1960).


American Black Beauty Doll Artists Club is holding their annual Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale on November 4, 2017.  Attendees will have an opportunity to win "Little Ruby" in a raffle during the show.  Raffle tickets at $5 each will be sold at show.

Learn more about the show on the Events page here and on Facebook here.
Learn more about Ruby Bridges here and here.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The 2016 Annual Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale

Dolls by Brooklyn Dollworks Valerie Gladstone and Pamela Ekkens

Press Release shared by Fern Gillespie:

The 2016 Annual Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale
Showcases over 400 Unique Black Dolls and Holiday Ornaments on
Saturday, December 3 at Dwyer Cultural Center

New York, NY--(November 16, 2016) – New York City’s top Black doll artists will be showcasing and selling over 400  amazing, handcrafted dolls on Saturday, December 3  at the annual Morrisania Doll Society’s 2016 Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale at the Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue at 123rd Street.  Show hours are 11 AM to 7 PM. Admission is free.

“This show is about community and creativity. This is the only doll show in New York City that features such a wide variety of top Black doll artists. The artists have created incredibly beautiful sculpture and cloth Black dolls. Many are one of a kind dolls and highly collectible,” said Ellen Ferebee, president and founder of the Morrisania Doll Society, based in Harlem. “Visitors are always awed by the outstanding level of craftsmanship evidenced by the doll artists. There will be handcrafted dolls to fit every budget from $10 to $1,000.”

The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale will features a range of fabulous Black dolls by acclaimed artists. On site will be Brooklyn Doll Works by Valerie A. Gladstone, named one of America’s top doll artists. Shaquora Bey will have her sophisticated soft sculpted dolls. Shirley Nigro will feature her eclectic line of miniature to life-size cloth, sculpture and even origami dolls. Joyce Stroman brings her original dolls with clay sculptured faces and cloth bodies. There’s Rita’s Art Dolls from historic periods. Unique Christmas ornaments by Goldie Wilson, who is renowned for her cloth and porcelain dolls.  Kellan Waverly will have one-of-a-kind Kels Mini Mansion Dollhouses.  Tanya Montegut has soft sculpture Dolls by Montq. There are dolls by Judanna Cavallo, Regina Dorsey and Queen Healer. Sophy Davis and Caressa Sheppard have cloth soft dolls. Angela Huggins has Angel Hugs 4 All Dolls. Terry Jenoure features soft all fabric dolls.

For almost 25 years, Ferebee has been collecting Black dolls. She has over 150 rare Black dolls in her personal collection. “The Morrisania Doll Society is an information conduit that brings Black doll collectors and artists together,” she explained.  “This show is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the doll creating and collecting community. The public is invited to the elegant Dwyer Cultural Center to look, learn and purchase.”

The Morrisania Doll Society was formed to bring together doll collectors and doll artists and to help preserve the history and culture of African-American doll making.  It has produced doll events since 2000.

For more information on The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale, please visit www.morrisaniadollsociety.com or email: morrisaniadollsociety@gmail.com.


Or contact:
Fern Gillespie

(This notice will also be placed under the Doll Events tab of this blog and my sister blog, Ebony-Essence of Dolls in Black.)


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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale 12/02/12




The Shopper by Diana Stanley - Photograph courtesy of Ellen Ferebee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

                                                                             

The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale
Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, 2012

(New York, NY—November 7, 2012)--The Morrisania Doll Society will present The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale, on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, 2012, at the LeRoy Nieman Art Center located at 2785 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (147th & 148th Sts.).  Show hours are Saturday, 12-6 PM and Sunday, 12-5 PM.

Faceless doll by Queenhealer 7 - Photograph courtesy of Ellen Ferebee
 
The Show will showcase a variety of vintage, mass produced and fine art black dolls and will feature doll artists Joyce Stroman, Tanya Montq [Montegut], Queen Healer7, Diana Stanley, Shirley Nigro and others who will present their exquisite handcrafted dolls and doll accessories.  Beverly Flowers, a noted dealer in antique and vintage dolls will be at the show on Saturday, December 1 only.  Dolls will be available for purchase in every price range.
The Morrisania Doll Society has hosted an annual doll show since December 2000.  “We  invite everyone to come and see these fine works of art.  Collecting black dolls has made me more aware of the outstanding level of creativity our community possesses.  We’re also excited to have this holiday event at the LeRoy Nieman Art Center, which has barrier-free access.  We thank Arts Horizons for giving us the opportunity to host the show at this spacious art center,” says Ellen Ferebee, founder of the Doll Society.  She added that, “We will also be screening the documentary:  Why Do You Have Black Dolls? by Samantha Knowles.”
Arts Horizons is a not for profit organization that provides arts education through performances and artist-in-residence programs to students and teachers throughout the tri-state region.
The LeRoy Nieman Art Center, founded in 2008 through generous funding by American painter LeRoy Nieman, provides a nurturing environment for a wide variety of creative learning.
The Morrisania Doll Society was formed in 2000 to bring together doll collectors and doll artists and to help preserve the history and culture of African-American doll making. 
For more information on The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale, please call 917-655-8531 or email morrisaniadollsociety2012@gmail.com.


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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Philadelphia Black Doll Show Recap, Vendor's Perspective


Real, life-sized doll photographed at a  past Philadelphia International Black Doll Show and Sale
The following recap (first paragraph below) was posted to my online doll group by Linda Hayes who was a vendor at the May 26, 2012, 23rd International Black Doll Show and Sale in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Linda granted permission for me to share her recap here.  When asked if she would like to add additional comments, she elaborated on the show even further (see subsequent paragraphs).

Hi All,

Just a note to say the the doll show was great! I am blessed to have done pretty good in doll sales! My tables were consistently busy. I had a lot more men buying from me this year. And alas, I finally sold TUPAC, SLADE and DR. J! There were a lot of photos taken of us, so hopefully I will get them soon. I always forget to take pics myself. And Debbie, I had your books out as usual, mostly for reference, and got a lot of requests. I directed them to order online. It was nice to see my old customers coming back from all over the country. Some folks didn't recognize me because I lost 25 lbs. and do look a little different especially since I cut off my dreads.

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I would like to add the following. When I arrived, I was a little surprised to see that there were fewer vendors this year. But after the shock, I was too busy to even care. We had a pretty good turnout. I was busy most of the day. But, I personally brought TOO MUCH this time! I always try to do a different spin, so to speak, because I like to excite my loyal buyers. This time, I brought with me two additional smaller tables to accommodate the overflow. My focus this show was on doll furniture. I had every type of chair, from a hanging wicker basket chair from the 70s to wood/rush seat, wood/straw seat, solid block wood rockers, a large Kingstate black/white zebra striped divan, to a solid wood Barbie-size roll top-type desk! I also had my usual celebrity dolls, this time with added Tiger Woods, Shaq, Obama Hope doll, and Star Trek Samuel L. Jackson Windu. Also the usual Barbies, with added PopLife, and Kimora Lee Simmons, to name a few. I also brought doll clothes. I set up one table with only celebrity dolls, entertainers with women first, then men, then sports figures, which were all men. It did my heart good to see so many men this year! Some were with their mates, others with their children, but all stopped at my table! If you could have seen the smiles of joy and curiosity on their faces as they checked out Run DMC, Tupac, Will Smith, Shaq, M.C. Hammer, etc., as if they were remembering special moments. Some were unconsciously saying out loud, "Oh Wow," "This lady got everything!"  Or, "What?" as if it was too hard to believe.

I also started a new policy. For ANY child that wanted to purchase ANY doll, I would give a $5.00 discount to encourage the practice of doll collecting and play with our young people. It went over well. The parents were very appreciative. I also lowered my prices even more on dolls that I could, because of the economy. But most of all, I really enjoyed the interaction with all my customers. From educating to celebrating the joy of collecting Black dolls.

My only disappointment was that I never got to really showcase my surprise addition, the West Indies World Championship 2007 male doll, which has over 30 points of articulation! But there's always the next show, which for me is the  Back Doll and Art Show in NY, on July 21, 2012. Hope I see you there.... Linda H.

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Thank you for sharing this wonderful recap, Linda.  I am glad sales were successful for you and wish the same for you at the NY show on July 21, 2012.

To view images taken at this year's show and to read an attendee's overall show assessment, read D7ana's post, which is part 1 of her assessment, and Ms. Leo's post

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Sophisticated Dolls - 22nd International Black Doll Show and Sale



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Thursday, March 3, 2011

22nd International Black Doll Convention - Philly





The 22nd International Black Doll Convention, Show & Sale will be held on Saturday May 28, 2011, at:

Mitten Hall Temple University
1800 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132

Phone-215.787.0220

website:  http://www.philadollmuseum.com/ (There are no details at the website.)

Note that the show is one day only again this year and that the venue has changed from the convention center to Mitten Hall, Temple University.  If I receive additional information regarding the show, I will share it here. In the meantime, please contact Barbara Whiteman, Philadelphia Doll Museum curator and show organizer, for additional details via email dollmuse@aol.com or at the above phone number.

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Friday, July 23, 2010

New York Black Doll and Art Show Recap!


Click here to access the recap of the July 10, 2010, New York Black Doll and Art Show.  According to the comments and image slideshow, this was a  fabulous event!  I'm sure the best is yet to come!

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Show Reminder: New York Black Doll and Art Show 07/10/10


I just received the following Facebook reminder from BlackDollShows.com:


Hi Everyone! This is the final reminder that the New York Black Doll and Art Show occurs this Saturday, July 10th at the beautiful Riverside Church, South Hall in New York City.


It is with great pride that we bring you an eclectic mix of some of the nation's top black doll and art notables and rising stars. For example, confirmed for this show are:


* Goldie Wilson (Original Dolls by Goldie)

* Patricia Coleman-Cobb (Patricia Coleman-Cobb)

* Tanya Montegut (Dolls by MonTQ)

* Carole Brothers (Agape Dolls)

* Diana Stanley (Skykay Dolls)

* Tonya Dyce (Painted Threads)

* Beverly Flowers (Black Dolls From the Past)

* Daisy Carr (Daisy Carr's Crafts)

* Sharon Alexander (Afro Vintage)

* Willie Mitchell (Willie Mitchell Designs)

* Joyce Stroman and Minnie Curry (Art-Zee Sistas Art Dolls and Crafts)

* Lorna Paris (Lorna Paris)


And that's just a fraction of the wonderful artists and retailers who will be in attendance!

Another wonderful thing about this show is you will find merchandise that fits a wide range of budgets, including yours. All gift-givers, enthusiasts and collectors will be able to shop for beautiful, cherishable and affordable pieces. Yeah, we've got you covered!

When you wake up Saturday morning please consider bringing your children, grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins and even the neighbors kids to experience a room full of dolls and art reflective of the African diasporan body, image and form. Help children appreciate others by first appreciating themselves. This is of paramount importance.

Finally, unlike the children in your immediate sphere of influence, many children in Haiti are still suffering from the 7.0 earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince in January and collapsed much of the country's infrastructure. In an attempt to help these children escape harsh physical realities, we ask you to donate at least one inexpensive toy black doll that will go directly into a child's hand. A hand that will transcend destruction through healthy, imaginative doll play. Find out more about this initiative and the organization who will manage the distribution of these dolls, Yele Haiti, by visiting our Dolls for Haiti page.

http://www.blackdollshows.com/bdsgui/faces/publications/content.jsp?cid=27

Now you know all the reasons why you can't miss the New York Black Doll and Art Show. We sincerely hope to see you Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Riverside Church. For directions to the Riverside Church, please visit the show home page.

http://www.blackdollshows.com/bdsgui/faces/shows_events/show_event.jsp?eid=4


Take care and be well!
dbg

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Awesome Dolls II

(A portion of) Souvenir Poster from the 17th International Black Doll Show and Sale, 2004

I just read a very nice article by Fern Gillespie on the upcoming International Black Doll Show and Sale that will be held this Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Reading the article brought back memories of my first two pilgrimages to the Mecca of black doll shows. The first was in 2004 where I had the opportunity to meet and greet with doll collectors I had met in cyberspace and with whom I had networked on a frequent basis via the Internet for several years. It was a pleasure to finally connect their three-dimensional faces with their emails. Seeing so many delightful black dolls, the exhibitors (many of whom were artists) behind the dolls was also a delight. Lunch at Reading Terminal and dinner at the Hard Rock CafΓ© with fellow collectors was a blast!

I returned in 2005 to the International Black Doll Show as a collector (in 2004, I was an exhibitor/lecturer/book signer, so I didn't get to enjoy the show as much as I did in 2005). In 2005 I met artists Goldie Wilson, Lorna Paris (I saw her in '04, but didn't really have the opportunity to meet her), Jean Simmons, Lorna Miller-Sands, and Laura Tuzio Ross. I attended Miller-Sands breakfast in 2005. I still cherish the OOAK souvenir doll pin by Lorna.

Thanks Fran for your wonderful article, which helped conjure up the above pleasant memories.


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Sunday, May 2, 2010

2010 New York Black Doll & Art Show

New York Black Doll and Art Show
Their third event promises to be spectacular! Blackdollshows.com will meld the worlds of black dolls with that of black art.

Mark the day, date, time, and place:
Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 11 AM to 6 PM
The Riverside Church, South Hall
490 Riverside Drive
New York, New York 10027

For more information (collectors, exhibitors, and others), please visit their website.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Awesome Dolls

The following information is from a flyer received from Barbara A Whiteman, Director, Philadelphia Doll Museum.

The Philadelphia Doll Museum and Dark Images are excited to present the International Black Doll Show and Sale. Doll enthusiasts and doll collectors from across the country will [merge] in Philadelphia to enjoy the art and beauty of black dolls. Join us for doll camaraderie and fun. Your favorite doll artists or dealers want you to know that he/she will be here...

and Dark Images
Present

"Awesome Dolls"

International Black Doll Show and Sale

Saturday, May 29, 2010
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
12th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Admission:  $7 adults
$5 Seniors and children under 12

Show Events and Activities
Doll Making Workshop
Doll Competition
Lectures
Doll Raffles and Prizes

Plus:
Amazulu Gift & Craft Shows
Joins International Black Doll Show and Sale
For the first time, under one roof, collectors will discover the most comprehensive group of doll and craft vendors with the latest they have to offer!

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Attention:  Doll Artists, Doll Makers, and Crafters; Doll Collectors and Doll Lovers:
We need you to share your doll making skills or doll knowledge with others with a doll workshop, demonstration, lecture or presentation. (One hour minimum)

Do you have information on how to start a doll club or doll museum?
Can you or your doll club evaluate, appraise dolls?
Participate or Moderate a Panel:
"Black Doll Market 2010"

Call the Philadelphia Doll Museum so we can discuss and schedule your workshop or presentation.  We need your input and service.


Contact/Info:  Philadelphia Doll Museum
2253 North Broad Street
215.787.0220
For Hotel Info:  Hilton Garden Inn 215.923.0100

"The largest and best showcase and sale of black dolls in the nation"
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The 2009 International Black Doll and Gift Show


Photograph courtesy of BlackDollShows.com

BlackDollShows.com will host The 2009 International Black Doll and Gift Show, which will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Riverside Church, South Hall, 490 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10027.


Admission is $6.00 for adults and children 12 years and older.

Attendees can expect to find an array of dolls of color of various media. At the time of this writing, nearly 40 exhibitors have committed their presence. As their website indicates, “Doll types anticipated at the show include: traditional, pin, pendant, pedestal, hanging, center-piece and statuette dolls… an assortment of other gift types will be available to round-out your gift-giving list.”

New York Black Doll and Craft Show, presented by BlackDollShows.com this past July, was deemed a great success. Images from that show can be viewed here.

If you are in the New York area on December 5, 2009, do make plans to attend this holiday-themed event, The 2009 International Black Doll and Gift Show, featuring beautiful black dolls. Your presence and support will ensure even greater success for this show.

For additional information, please visit: http://blackdollshows.com/

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