
The 2011 International Paper Doll Convention for Collectors and Artists will take place in Philadelphia from August 17th to 21st. You can register now.on-line or by mail (see the following registration form for complete information). For the first time, it is possible to charge the registration fee or to use PayPal. Those who register before December 1st will receive a limited edition paper doll created by David Wolfe. The location will be at the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport Hotel (room reservations at the special convention rate of $119 per night should be made directly with the hotel at 215-365-4500.)
David Wolfe will again emcee the events and also act as host/manager. Many exciting events are planned. There will be a kick-off registration party as well as three evening banquet meals. David promises a bumper crop of souvenir paper dolls created by a roster of many, many leading artists who are favorites with collectors. As always, there will be a raffle room filled with desirable donations. Also planned is a new Silent Auction for serious collectors. It will feature original artwork by published artists as well as a few very valuable vintage treasures. The annual competition will take on a new aspect, "My Favorite Paper Doll," and awards will be based on a popularity poll of conventioneers. Creative participation for all will be encouraged with a "Coloring and Cut-Out Bee," a big get-together where attendees will chat with each other while coloring and cutting-out a very special selection of paper dolls by many artists. There will be a number of creative workshop experiences and lively presentations, too.
