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.

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7th Annual Detroit Doll Show Flyer and Article

For more information about this annual show, read the Michigan Chronicle article here.

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Detroit Doll Show 2014

Sandy's Land Presents

2014 Detroit Doll Show

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Dr. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

315 E. Warren, Detroit MI 48201

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$5 Admission

for ages 3 and up 

Purchase tickets online here.

THEME: FANTASY DOLLS

Speakers, Hands-on Doll Workshops, Vendors, Arts & Craft, Doll Look-A-Like Contest (1st, 2nd and 3rd place), Panel Discussion, Short Film, Doll Artist Award, Delicious Food, and Fun Surprises.

Workshop prices are separate from admission

PROGRAM:

Color Me Beautiful (14 Inch Doll) Workshop 3:00 p.m.

Zumba sponsored by Penny Love Fitness at 4:00 p.m.

Paper Dolls sponsored by Natalie Creative Mom Durham

DOLL ARTIST AWARD

(You must be a Vendor to participate. Criteria for judging will be based on Originality, Creativity, Concept and Presentation). The Doll must be present. For applications, contact 313-492-6953 or sandysland@gmail.com.

 

DOLL VENDORS ONLY!!! Handmade dolls, accessories (furniture & clothing)

 Vendor Tables are $60. For more information call 313-492-6953

A word from the Detroit Doll Show host, Sandra Epps:

I believe it is important for Women and Children to see themselves in the products that they use. Dolls teach children about themselves and the world around them. Playing with dolls helps children develop cognitive, fine motor and self-help skills. Most importantly, Dolls can teach self love. Often times than not brown women and children struggle to love themselves because of the negative stereotype portrayed in the media, in addition to society's depiction of "beauty."  It is true that image is everything and to see ones reflection in their dolls, magazines, television, etc. is most healthy.  We as aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, and friends must not only define our own beauty but encourage our children to love the skin that they are in.

YES YOU are Beautiful no matter what

SHADE of SKIN You’re IN!

The Detroit Doll Show is about celebrating diversity, culture, fashion, YOUR BEAUTY and having FUN.

'Love the Skin You're In'

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES at:

www.detroitdollshow.blogspot.com 

Honorary Chair:

 Debbie Behan Garrett,

Author and Black Doll Enthusiast

http://blackdollcollecting.wix.com/dbg2

View Three Videos From the 2012 Detroit Doll Show

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Sandy's Land Presents the 2013 Detroit Doll Show

Sandy's Land Entertainment
Presents
The 2013 Detroit Doll Show

Saturday, December 14, 2013

at the

Dr. Charles H. Wright Museum
315 E. Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST

$5 Admission

for ages three & up

There will be a tribute to Bryon Lars in honor of his Treasures of Africa Barbie Collection, vendors, doll swap, arts & crafts, a variety of workshops, doll look-a-like contest, give-a-ways, and showing of Why Do You Have Black Dolls by Samantha Knowles. 

Program Participants:

Author, Expert and Black Doll Enthusiast
Debbie Garrett
www.blackdollcollecting.blogspot.com
(slideshow and telephone interview)

Natalie "Creative Adventure Mom" Durham

Sponsor of the Doll Die Cut Project

Zawadi, Fiber Artist Extraordinaire

Terry Crawford, President
Motor City Doll Club

Dolls by MonTQ 
 (Tanya Montegut)

Sueded couple by Tanya Montegut of Dolls by MonTQ

(Tea & Doll Design $20)

stay tuned for updates

Ticket Admission           $5.00               

Vendor Table                $50.00            

Ad for Handout             $20.00

 

To sign up for the event as a attendee or vendor, visit http://detroitdollshow2013.eventbrite.com/ 

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Detroit Doll Show Hosted by Sandy's Land

From the Collection of Sandra Epps

What:  Detroit Doll Show (hosted by Sandy's Land)
When: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Where: International Institute
            111 East Kirby
            Detroit, MI 48202
Admission:  $5

Doll Display tables (non-selling items) $25
Doll Vendor tables (selling items) are $40

There will be:

Doll exchange (swap), a series of workshops, vendors, fashion show, auction, wearable art, character visit, food, doll displays, give-a-ways and fun!

The fashion show is open to all doll show participants. Criteria for fashion show is that the individual must coordinate their garment to match their favorite doll (doll must be present). Winners will receive gift basket and/or gift certificates. There will be 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place winners.

This event will also include the Detroit debut of the documentary, WHY DO YOU HAVE BLACK DOLLS, directed and produced by Samantha Knowles.

Program participants:
LaJeana Kennedy, Doll Designer
Shades So Sweet (handmade dolls) by Erica Millbrooks
Zawadi Arts
Galen Pauling, Co-Founder of San Paul Group LLC, creator of Q.T. Pie

Honorary Chair, Debbie Behan Garrett, black-doll enthusiast, historian, author
Honorary Chair, Darla Davenport-Powell, creator of the Niya Doll


For more information or to purchase table space, call 313-492-6953 or send email to info@sandysland.icom.

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