PASSAGEWAYS OPEN STUDIO, JUNE 26, 2011, 2:00 PM

Well, well, well... it is that time again. Passageways Artists Studios which Sankofa Doll Artistry is a member will be holding their Open Studio on Sunday, June 26th from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Riverdale Park, Maryland.

This is the first summer open studio we have had in quite some time. I invite you to come out and see my latest doll art, pins, and other mixed media work. Remember doll art makes great gifts for birthdays and other special occasions. In addition, I will be on hand to discuss that special commission you would like for yourself or a loved one.

Directions to the event is listed above. I hope you will consider joining me for doll art, refreshments and chit chat!

Joined PeacexPeace and Women For Women International On The Bridge

Moi holding one of the PeacexPeace Book Marks that I gave out to those in attendance

Hello artists and art lovers. On Saturday, March 5, I represented PeacexPeace along with Women for Women International and others at Washington, DC's Duke Ellington Bridge to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women's Day which is TODAY. The campaign is called "Join Us on the Bridge" and it is sponsored by Women for Women International. There were women representing several organizations including students from local colleges who majored in international affairs. My organization, PeacexPeace was a co-sponsor.

It was an honor and a pleasure to be part of this small group of women supporting and joining in the statement of the status of women all over the world.

During our short time together encouraged and raised awareness to those who passed by the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day to join us. I briefly spoke about the mission of PeacexPeace and encouraged participants to go on our website and learn more about our mission to promote peace and dialogue among women around the world!

I would like to thank Mary Ellen Kustin who organized the event in Washington, DC on the Duke Ellington Bridge on Saturday!

Latest Exhibition: Making HerStory 6 Kick Off Reception, Friday, March 4 th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

I will be exhibiting work from my Queen Series- Mixed Media dolls on canvas for The ThickArt Collaborative with Authentic Contemporary Art and The Center For Green Urbanism “Making HerStory 6”, the Annual Celebration of Women in the Arts Exhibition. The Making HerStory 6 series will kick off with a Grand Opening Reception Friday, March 4, 2011, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at the Center for Green Urbanism, 3938 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC. This event will feature music mixed by female online syndicated radio DJ, DJ Fusion of Fuse Box Radio and refreshments by the female foodies at Art.Food.Life.

This month will be full of various unifying events celebrating women artists in all genres. The celebration will take place at The Center for Green Urbanism, 3938 Benning Road, NE in Washington, DC’s Ward 7, March 1-31, 2011.

Making HerStory celebrates the vast and diverse forms of creativity offered by women artists. With this being the sixth year of Making HerStory, the creators have found a renewed energy among many of the artists in the Making HerStory family. This year’s theme is The Era of Our Dreams, exemplifying a new energy arising from the ashes of the last decade’s struggles, into a new era. Making HerStory 6 is about collaboration, growth, and sustainability.

Here are the artists participating in Herstory 6:

Jade Andwele
Prudence Bonds
Karen Buster
Anne Cherubim
Zandra Chestnut
Sandra Davis
Carla Jupiter
Bonnie MacAllisterr
Elsa Gebreyesus
Suzanne Nejir Tutu
Anike Robinson
Ann Thompson
Sherry Ways
Shawn Yancy
Heather Schmaedeke

For more information about Making HerStory 6, Please visit the website at http://makingherstoryartseries.blogspot.com/

The Doll Blogs: Sankofa Studio Doll Pin Featured in New Book

Ms. Debbie Behan Garrett has a new book out about black dolls and her love for them. The new electronic book, The Doll Blogs When Dolls Speak I Listen is her third doll publication. In this book, dolls, both old and new, blog their experiences over a two-year period.

One of my doll pins is featured in this unique electronic book!

If you love dolls, possess a vivid imagination, and enjoy combining the two, you will derive great pleasure reading The Doll Blogs. Ms. Garrett takes the reader on an imaginative voyage in doll-collecting world where she meets and greets new dolls, reacquaints herself with old ones, and continues the passion for all as a doll whisperer, allowing the dolls to speak through her. This first book devoted to dolls that speak in blog form is masterfully engaging, a sure delight.

To purchase click here

THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME: January 7th Reception

Greetings all! It has been some time since I posted. The wintry weather, power outages, etc., really had me going this January. However, before the month is over, I wanted to share with you the photos from the January 7th reception of the art exhibit "The Shape of Things to Come" at the Sandy Spring Museum running through March 27th.

I was happy that I sold one of my dolls "Full Bloom" during the opening reception to the Chair of the Board of Museum. In addition the event got coverage in the Montgomery County Gazette on January 26th.

I have some small dolls, pins and doll cards on sale at the Sandy Spring Museum in celebration of the exhibit. Stop by the museum gift shop.

There is talk that we may take the exhibit on the road. I certainly hope so. It has been a true honor to show my dolls at this wonderful exhibit. Do plan to make a trip out to Sandy Spring Maryland to experience it.