DTA Dunny Show: Five Points Edition now available online

The DTA Dunny custom show is one of the most prestigious custom art toy exhibitions around. Created by Clutter and Kidrobot to celebrate the huge amount of talent in the industry, and support the annual Designer Toy Awards, it always offers a visual treat.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE DTA DUNNY SHOW

The shows are highly curated, and often looked at as a breeding ground for new production Dunny pieces. 100% of the profits for this show go towards the Designer Toy Awards - often with artists also donating their share of the profits.

The 2018 DTA Dunny show was held at this year's Five Points Festival in Brooklyn, NY. The amazing line-up of participating artist included:

American Gross, Cat Atomic, CZEE, Dima Drjuchin, DJINN&TONIC, DROLDN, Flüke, Gabriel E. Carpio S., Gorgocho, Grizlli Atom, HungryGhost, HX Studio, JC Rivera, Jeff Lamm, Jeremiah Ketner, Jump Jumper Ant, Katie Gamb, Kelly Denato, Kendra's Customs, Klav, Kyle Kirwan, Mark Nagata, Pidgin Doll, RunDMB, Seriously Silly K, Wonder Goblin.

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Fully Loaded Custom by Nasty Neil for the MikeFX Who-R-U Custom Show at Mothership Gallery

SWAG! This dope Who-R-U custom by Nasty Neil will be a part of the upcoming MikeFX "Who-R-U? Custom Toy Show at Mothership Art Gallery in Philadelphia Aug 26th. The show opens TODAY! Neil's piece is titled "Fully Loaded".

Follow Nasty Neil here:

IG: @WSTDTLNT
FB: facebook.com/wstdtlnt

Toy to the World Project - Raising Money to Fight AIDS

WHAT = 'Toy to the World Project' 

WHICH IS = A custom designer toy show raising money to fight AIDS

WHO CAN GET INVOLVED = Open to custom toy artists from all over the globe! 
Submission Deadline is October 1st. Sign Up Deadline is September 1st
 
WHAT DO THEY NEED TO DO = Sign up. Wait for blank toy to arrive, Paint / custom blank toy. Post customed toy back.

 ANY COST TO SUBMIT? = Yes. A refundable security deposit + postage.

Find Out More

1) Art Whore article all about the 'Toy to the World Project' - with an interview with head honcho Matt Jowett

 http://artwhorecult.com/toy-to-the-world-project-interview-with-curator-and-organiser-matt-jowett/

 2) The 'Toy to the World Project' site

 https://toytotheworldproject.com/

Forces of Dorkness at Vinyl Thoughts 7 Tonight in Dallas

Opening TONIGHT in Dallas, Texas is Vinyl Thoughts 7! Show runs 7-11pm.

ADDRESS: 

The Quixotic World 

2824 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

Free Entry: Free Booze: Free Drinks, Raffles, Auctions, and a ton of super cool art

Scott Kinnebrew (Forces of Dorkness) will have several pieces in the show:

• Samurai Trooper Helmet : Custom Rubies Vinyl StormTrooper Helmet
• Insanefant: Miscreation Toys Think Up Skull Base and Vintage Baby Doll Parts
• The Bay-Maxx: Custom BayMax Vinyl Toy
• The Bantha Whisperer XL: 10" Custom Labbit and 8" Custom Dunny
• Steve The SkullDragon: Miscreation Toys Think Up Skull and 7" Kidrobot Raffy Mashup
• Lil Michonne: Custom Disney animators series princess doll
• Kaws Trooper: Kaws Resting Companion x Vinyl Stormtroooper Helmet
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

 

 

Creatures for Kids Art Auction to Benefit CHILDREN AT RISK: July 7 in Dallas

Creatures for Kids is a unique charity art auction which donates all proceeds from sales of artists’ work to a local, child-focused non-profit organization. 

In its fourth year, Creatures for Kids is excited to partner again with the Vinyl Thoughts Art Show, the largest vinyl toy show in Texas, at this year’s Vinyl Thoughts Art Show 7. More than 500 art lovers will gather in Deep Ellum at Quixotic World, 2824 Main Street on July 7, 2017 from 7:00pm-11:00pm. The show will provide a separate area featuring toy and art pieces donated by generous artists specifically to Creatures for Kids, who has chosen CHILDREN AT RISK as the sole beneficiary. CHILDREN AT RISK has been dedicated to comprehensively addressing children’s issues through research, community education, collaboration, and advocacy since 1989. All proceeds will help foster positive impacts for children in health, food insecurity, human trafficking, and education.

“It’s really been a blessing to work with such incredible artists and the great team at Children at Risk. This event is such a blast to work on and so fun to see so many artists join together to help such a great cause.” says Toby Grauberger, Founder of Creatures for Kids.

Along with a slew of great local and national artists, music, and drinks for guests, this free event will include over 20 artists who have donated resin and vinyl toys, prints and custom sculptures to Creature’s for Kids, featuring award winning toy artists The Bots, Mike Fudge, Seriously Silly K and many more incredible artists. The event has been generously sponsored by The UPS Store at Lemmon Ave and The Tollway, Dallas.

Artist Roster:

• SeriouslySillyK
• The Bots
• Mike Moffat
• wake the dead
• TobyArt
• FeatheredFox
• Mike Die
• LamBone
• Vanessa Ramirez
• Eras Sculpture
• Mr The Sanders
• Pure Cane Sugar
• Dubose Art
• Anthony Respect
• Doc.Droe
• BreaktheMoldNJ
• Little Lazies
• Rocketboy
• Tom Calton Art
• One-Eyed Girl
• Mike Altman
• Mr. Mars Studio
• Playful Gorilla
• Boy in the Corner
• Mike Fudge

For more information about Creatures for Kids, please visit www.creaturesforkids.org

For more information about CHILDREN AT RISK, please visit www.childrenatrisk.org

For more information about Vinyl Thoughts Art Show, please visit www.vinylthoughtsartshow.com

Event link: http://bit.ly/C4K2017

Contact:
Toby Grauberger
toby@creaturesforkids.org
945 Manor Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
Ph: 720-435-4997

Wild Westside, Jay222 and Dan Aaron Show at Library On Main in Walnut Creek, CA June 28

The Library On Main restaurant & bar in Walnut Creek presents 'Art Night', an evening that celebrates the art of food and drink (the best craft cocktails in town) with amazing fine art by local artists.

Art Night - Library on Main

Wednesday June 28th, 6-8pm
1677 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA

On June 28 a new show opens with cool art, great food, killer drinks!

Come hang out with Daniel Aaron, Jason 'Jay222' Sawyer and Wild Westside for a fun evening of art, great food, and killer drinks!

• Dan Aaron will be revealing his latest Yearling set, and will have a number of new works on display
• Jay222 will have some wild and wicked new works on display
• Hardcore Bull and Rebel Gazelle (are on permanent display), but I will also have my Steinbok series, a Rebel Trooper helmet, and some OG Impala Minis on display 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

Will Rimel Pieces in Rotofugi Show "Visitors From Another World"

Will Rimel writes in with images of his wonderful pieces in the current show at Rotofugi gallery: "Visitors from Another World" - New Works by Ben Stevens, Tony Rabit & Will Rimel , June 2-July 2, 2017. Will's pieces (and those of Ben and Tony) can be found here.

Tiki Tribe Customs by George Davis at SDCC Booth

Find these super cool tiki-themed customs by San Diego artist George Davis at Booth L-14 (Small Press) at SDCC! Pricing will be $100-150 for the small 4" Munnys, and $200-300 for the larger 7" Munnys, based on level of detail. NEMO would love these. Nice work George! For more tiki awesomeness, go here:

http://instagram.com/tikigeo

http://tikilotus.com/

Manifest Kicks Off Art / Music / Food Festival In Oakland, CA May 27

Manifest has announced their unique and exciting multifaceted festival which takes place on May 27th in Oakland, CA! Featuring a slew of talented musicians and DJs, beautiful artwork for sale, dancing, food and even family-friendly activities, this is basically a one-stop joy fest for anyone who enjoys living life to the fullest!

Here's more details:

Saturday May 27th, Stand Up Art presents a mashup benefit hosting live art, music, food & full bar and more located at the iconic 16th Street Train Station in Oakland. 

After bringing DJ Qbert to Designercon for the last two years, Stand Up Art has joined forces with some of the scene's most beloved artists as well as a collective of talented organizers to showcase multiple stages with musicians ranging from DJ Z-Trip to Fishbone's Angelo Moore and his new band The Brand New Step. Manifest aims to spotlight the various ways that social change is possible when great minds come together for a good cause. Collectible posters, blank customs and papertoy giveaways featuring art from All City Style, Designercon, Colby Sunshine and Jerome Lu with papertoys by Toygami and Adrienne Gates.

Catch familiar works and brand new designs in larger than life proportions as the front of the station will be lit up at dark for a massive projection show and enjoy 3 full music stages performing all day with a silent disco. Family friendly, 100% worth the trip to Oakland.

Play it forward... 

• DJ and Music Lessons
• Toygami | Papertoy Workshop
• Live mural art by Jesse Hernandez & Woes Martin 
• Giant papertoys by Stand Up Art in collaboration w/ Gary Ham & Designercon
• Silent Disco + 3 Channels 
• 3 Full Music Stages
• Food & Full Bar
• KidZONLY Play Area
• Baby Deejay Dance-floor

Manifest takes place at the historic 16th Street Station:

16th Street Station, Oakland, CA 94607