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About Us The Detroit Doll Show
Detroit Doll Show EST. 2011 - Present
Sandra Epps Owner of Sandy's Land LLC established the Detroit Doll Show in 2011 and the first event took place in 2012. The mission is to celebrate history, culture, self-love and diversity with the promotion of black dolls. It's the largest doll show of its kind and it caters to girls, women and doll collectors of all ages. The event brings out the entire family. Our motto is "Love the Skin You're In!" because representation matters.
Ms. Epps, the Founder of the Detroit Doll Show has been featured in the Detroit News and Free Press, The Michigan Chronicle, RollingOut Magazine, Black America Web, Black Enterprise, B.L.A.C. Magazine, Live in the D on WDIV, Fox 2 News - "The Noon", Mix 92.3 FM with Deborah Smith Pollard just to name a few.
Detroit Doll Show
Detroit Doll Show
The Detroit Doll Show has been held at a variety of venues that include: The International Institute, Dr. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit/Dearborn, Northwest Activities Center and Marygrove Conservancy. We have had up to 60 unique vendors that include: handmade doll makers (crochet vinyl, clay, fabric, and wood), doll manufactures, doll stylists, authors, black historian, doll clothes designers, professional artists, wrapping paper designer, doll furniture designers, etc. Attendees and vendors who participate travel from New York, Baltimore, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Boston, Texas, Georgia, Chicago, Tennessee, and Canada just to name a few locations.
Our program includes: Doll Look-alike Contest, LIVE Music - DJ, Doll Box (photo prop), Most Adorable Reborn Contest, Doll Making Workshops, Selfie- Stations, Legacy Award Presentation, African Head Wrap Workshops, Panel Discussions, African Drumming and Dance.
A few of our Legacy Honorees include:
*Sheri Crawley, Founder of Pretty Brown Girls, LLC
*Stacey McBride - Irby, Product Designer who worked for Mattel over 15 years.
*Dr. Khalid El-Hakim, Founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum.
*Professor Yla Eason, Founder of the multicultural toy company Olmec Toys and the creator of the first Black Superhero "Sun-Man.
*Robin Hickman - Winfield, CEO and Executive Producer of SoulTouch Productions and great-niece of Gordon Parks, Iconic Civil Rights/Historian photographer.
*Lil Dee, Creator of Our Brown Boy Joy. A nine year old who developed a black boy doll line.
The Black Art & Doll Show
New Venue
We have 10,000 square feet for the 2026 Black Art & Doll Show (Detroit Doll Show) at the Ford Wellness Center at 5555 Conner St., Detroit, MI 48213 (Samaritan Center Campus).The entire venue is booked our Detroit Doll Show.
A Whimsical Experience
We will lift up the power and impact of representation and culture. There will be a collaboration with Princess Tiana and the Detroit Doll.
You will experienc the return of old and new selfie-stations which are fun photo props for all ages. WORKSHOPS, Arts and Crafts, DJ, Fashion Show, Food Vendors, Authors, Doll Makers, and Artists to shop with right before the Holiday.
This year's experience is whimsy that's filled with DOLLightful magic.
Fashion Show
The 2026 Black Art and Doll Show will feature local and national designers.
Legacy Award Presentation
We will honor Mark Ruffin, Emmy Award winning Puppet Builder, Cultural Dollmaker and Founder of Black Dolls Matter (TM).
Vendors & More
We will have an Award Presentation, WORKSHOPS, Fashion Show, African Drumming, NEW Photo Props, DJ, Food Vendors, Doll Makers, Manufactures, Artists, Authors and a Dollightufl experience for the entire family.