Nationwide — 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.
The highly anticipated event, recognized as the world’s largest Black Doll Show, will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Ford Wellness Center, 5555 Conner, Detroit, MI 48213.
The 2025 Black Art & Doll Show (Detroit Doll Show) promises a day filled with engaging activities and opportunities to explore the vibrant world of Black dolls, fashion, culture, art, and connect with collaborative partners. Shop with amazing creators, and discover unique and diverse dolls, handmade items, and artistic creations from talented vendors.
The program will include: a legacy award presentation to honor Daniel Baxter, Chief of Operations at the Detroit Department of Elections and Founder & CEO of the Dr. Ossian H. Sweet Foundation. The Dr. Ossian Sweet House, a historical site where Dr. Ossian Sweet, a Black doctor, and his family faced a mob and charges of murder in 1925 due to housing segregation in Detroit and Emeline King, the first African-American Female Designer at Ford Motor Company, she is the owner of King Enterprise LLC; Fashion Show, Food Trucks, DJ (Live Music), Arts & Crafts, Raffle, Authors, Most Adorable Reborn Doll Contest, Selfie-Stations, African Drumming & Dance and tribute to Black Barbie doll designs by Byron Lars and Bob Mackie. VIP guests will receive a gift bag, face painting, and create a unique piece of art between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
“It’s awesome to see fathers with daughters and grandparents with grandchildren spending quality time…As a senior, I see beauty in dolls that resemble me and style, especially with gray hair and attractive jewelry. I am so pleased to see diversity and culture represented in the design and display of the dolls exhibited at the Detroit Doll Show,” says Tamarian Perrin, Senior Volunteer.
The Detroit Doll Show has been featured in the Michigan Citizen, Live in the D, The Noon on Fox2, CBS News, The Detroit News & Free Press, BLAC Magazine, Metro Parent, American Black Journal/PBS, Black Enterprise, Black America Web, Detroit is Different, In the Doll World, Black Doll Collecting, and Dolls Magazine.
“We are thrilled to bring the Black Art & Doll Show back for another year of celebrating Black excellence, culture, and self-love,” says Sandra Epps, Founder of Sandy’s Land LLC and the Detroit Doll Show. “This event serves as a platform for families with children, artists, doll makers, and enthusiasts to connect, inspire, and foster a strong sense of community while promoting the importance of representation and diversity.”
Be prepared to shop with unique vendors before the Christmas holiday while having a Dollightful time. The 2025 Black Art & Doll Show will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Ford Wellness Center, 5555 Conner, Detroit, MI 48213 (Samaritan Center Campus). General admission is $7 per person. Limited VIP and group tickets can be purchased in advance at SandysLandLLC.com
General admission tickets will be sold at the door or in advance. For more information, call 313- 492-6953.
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