Seven Sales Exhibits

One of the major attractions of the convention is the Signed One-of-a-Kind Artist Signature Piece Doll & Teddy Bear Sale and Judging for Helen Bullard and Beverly Port Awards for Excellence, which is held on Thursday evening prior to dinner. A signed “signature piece” means the doll or teddy bear reflects the style and image that is most recognized by the world of collectors. It also means that the piece will come with the artist’s signature. Most importantly, it is a one-of-a-kind so you will have the only doll or teddy bear that looks exactly like the one you buy. These pieces will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. 100% of the sales price will go to the artist.

During the sale, you will have the opportunity to judge the pieces for Awards for Excellence – the Beverly Port Award for Excellence among the artist teddy bear entries and the Helen Bullard Award for Excellence among the artist doll entries. Award winners will be announced at dinner on Saturday. Below are the award winners at the 2020 Convention.

Winners of the 2019 Helen Bullard and Beverly Port Awards for Excellence

Left to right: Natalie Ruiz, Michelle Pulaski, Diane Keeler, Anna Potapova, Katherine Hallam, Tami Eveslage, Michele Freeman, Martha Burch

Six Other Sales Exhibits

On Friday, there are six more Special Exhibits where you can continue seeing unique displays of artist pieces that have never before been on view or available for purchase.

• Alaskan Figures
• Horror Movie and Story Figures
• Japanese Figures
• Medieval Era Figures
• Movie Stars and Characters
• Russian Figures