by Rehg | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog
November Art Of Toys features JEWELS Featured Art: “Jewels” is art jewelry created with toys! Art Of Toys is happy to have such talented jewelry artists showing in the month of November in time for holiday gifts! Art Of Toys will feature local artist Lorrain Garcia,...
by Rehg | Oct 4, 2016 | Blog
October will feature CARS October will feature Cars in the gallery! Cars celebrates one of the our most beloved forms of transportation with art in some form of the automobile. Art Of Toys Cars Show will feature the unique perspective of photographer Alister Oliver ,...
by Rehg | Sep 3, 2016 | Blog
Puppets Featured at the Gallery Puppets Featured at the Gallery the month of September with Chicago artist Dan Crowley as the feature! Dan creates wonderful whimsical finger puppet characters that double as a great sculpture! Each color is made with a different piece...
by Rehg | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog
Comics and SciFi at Art Of Toys Gallery in August Comics and SciFi at Art Of Toys Gallery in August will let you discover some of Sacramento’s talented comic book illustrators that are selling prints and original unique illustrations as well as their books....
by Rehg | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog
Folktales Show for June at Sacramento Gallery Exhibit Title: “Folktales” Artist: Wendy Lawton Dolls, Michael Mikolon, Robert Gordon and Chris Cinder Robot art held over with this show! Dates: June 1 – June 25th Featured Art: The storybook original dolls from Wendy...
by Rehg | May 10, 2016 | Blog
ROBOTS Capture Art Of Toys! Robots capture Art Of Toys and hold hostage for entire month of May! Featured artists are Cinder, CyberCraft Robots, Garry Gay and Robert Gordon… along with all kinds of fun robot stuff! Featured Art is the cardstock originals of...
by Rehg | Apr 14, 2016 | Blog
Fairies at Art Of Toys Fairies at Art Of Toys creates a magical place for fairy artists! Art Of Toys is proud to have some of the top “Fairy Artists” share their beautiful fairies with Sacramento the month of April! Though the Fairy heritage we encourage love,...
by Rehg | Feb 26, 2016 | Blog
Kaleidoscope Exploration at Art Of Toys Featured Art: Kaleidoscopes from master craftsmen Jon Greene of Chesnik Scopes, Sheryl Koch, Lori Riley of Riley Designs, Scott Cole, Steve Gray, and Marc Tickle of On Reflection. And Wayne Edfors digital prints from Griddriven....
by Rehg | Feb 20, 2016 | Blog
NY 2016 Toy Fair Well everyone keeps asking how was NY 2016 Toy Fair and what was new!? I am happy to report despite the record breaking cold weather on the weekend NY Toy Fair was a bustling hive of activity! Nothing is more dismal then a trade show with empty isles...
by Rehg | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog
The Joy of Simple Toys The joy of simple toys is something that Art Of Toy strives for when looking for toys to accompany the themed art shows. A good basic designed toy is timeless and crosses all ages. The simple beauty of a kaleidoscope, a hand cranked music box or...
by Rehg | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog
2016 Gallery Schedule is Here 2016 Gallery Schedule is here after a fun and very creative 2015 at Art Of Toys we are happy to release the gallery program for 2016. The year kicks off with “Retrospect” where artists that participated in any of the 2015...
by Rehg | Dec 9, 2015 | Blog
Art Of Toys hosting Sacramento Dollworks Santa Show Art Of Toys hosting Sacramento Dollworks Santa Show this month along with some colorful Santa art from local artist Robert Gordon. Gallery is packed with toys and gifts to complete the art. Dollworks is a local doll...
by Rehg | Oct 15, 2015 | Blog
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by Rehg | Oct 7, 2015 | Blog
Bears of Humanity at Art Of Toys Bears of Humanity at Art Of Toys this month. We have chosen this line for five reasons: 1. Certified 100% organic materials 2. Bears for Humanity gives a bear to children in need for every bear sold. 3. Made in USA 4. Partnership with...
by Rehg | Oct 6, 2015 | Blog
Not All Dolls Are Happy Not all dolls are happy was the idea when Rebecca Floyd launched Frowny Faces, a company that makes and sells frowning dolls. While shopping in toy stores for her nephew, Floyd noticed the abundance of dolls smiling at her from the shelves. “We...
by Rehg | Oct 2, 2015 | Blog
Handcrafted Americana at Art Of Toys in October Handcrafted Americana at Art Of Toys in October features a few new toymakers and artists that “Handcraft” their art. We are so happy to once again have a nice selection of California artist Mary Rowe that...
by Rehg | Sep 23, 2015 | Blog
Käthe Kruse Dolls Käthe Kruse Dolls have finally arrived at Art Of Toys! I wish I could report that they were the larger play dolls that I have collected and love but we are starting off with DARLING angels that can be a play doll or a decoration… As well as...
by Rehg | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog
Love Dolls Love Dolls, ok before you all go wild thinking this is some kind of new sex toy what I really mean is I love dolls! I always have since I started collecting as a child. My collection started with loved playdolls but having three younger sisters many did not...
by Rehg | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog
Call To Handmade Toy Artists Call To Handmade Toy Artists for next months show at Art Of Toys. We are fast approaching the new show “Handcrafted Americana” and have room to introduce some additional artists. Please send photos , questions and basic info to...
by Rehg | Sep 15, 2015 | Blog
Puppet Art from Daunine Vining at Art Of Toys Puppet Art from Daunine Vining at Art Of Toys is part of featured art for the September Puppet Show. Art Of Toys is happy to be able to share the exquisite sculptures of California artist at this months gallery show....
by Rehg | Sep 12, 2015 | Blog
Second Saturday Artwalk in Midtown Second Saturday Artwalk in Midtown and the Handle District is today with fun for all looking for something to do in Sacramento, California today! Art Of Toys is featuring Puppet Artist Dan Crowley from Chicago among others. This...
by Rehg | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog
Crocker Con Bust out your cape and tights because Crocker-Con is back and Art Of Toys will be there! It will be the hottest event happening in Sacramento today! We’re bringing out Comics and Si-fi art and merchandise along with 30 comic book artists & podcasts...
by Rehg | Sep 9, 2015 | Blog
How Much Are My Toys Worth? This question I get more over the phone than in the gallery but it is something many people wonder as they find those treasures in their old toy chest. Often an item that we think is going to be valuable has only sentimental value at this...
by Rehg | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog
Mattel Liddle Kiddles Childhood Toys Take on Value Mattel Liddle Kiddles Childhood Toys Take on Value -wow who would have thought that a favorite little play doll could have jumped in value so much …surprise … some of our most cherished toys have little to...
by Rehg | Sep 4, 2015 | Blog
Punch and Judy at Art Of Toys for the month of September’s Puppet show has brought some interesting comments from artists and gallery customers. The Punch and Judy show is one of the longest running puppet shows thou rarely performed in the USA…huge still...
by Rehg | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog
Dan Crowley featured at Art Of Toys Puppet Show This month Dan Crowley featured at Art Of Toys Puppet Show! Art Of Toys loves this artist and is so happy to be able to do a feature wall this month with his wonderful whimsical finger puppets. Each little sculpture is a...
by Rehg | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog
Exhibit Dates: September 2nd thru the 26th Featured Art: Puppets! The art of Puppets is one of the oldest forms of theater dating back to the 5th Century BC. As an art form, theater and then toy is has a strong heritage. Puppet Art Month of September at Art Of Toys...
by Rehg | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog
Comics and Sci-Fi August Gallery Show The wonderful world of Comics and Sci-Fi will be the fun theme for the month of August at Art Of Toys. The walls were curated my guest curator Krisitina McCallahan along with fun toys to delight all ages! This show is all...
by Rehg | May 8, 2015 | Blog
Spokes – Bike Bell Art is this month’s theme show at the gallery in Sacramento Handle District in celebration of Bike Month! We invited 48 artists to create an original piece of art on a working bike bell for a very diverse interpretation of art vs....
by Rehg | Apr 16, 2015 | Blog
April Fairy Show Winnie Rose Reyes This year as part of the April Fairy Show Winnie Rose Reyes has two of her unique one of a kind fantasy creatures. Winnie takes exceptional care in the creation to details and costumes on her artwork. It is a joy to see where her...
by Rehg | Apr 15, 2015 | Blog
At this month’s Art Of Toys Fairy Show we are featuring a new artist that has crafted some beautiful play fairy houses with tree limbs and some careful woodworking to make a work of art that any fairy or child would love to call home. Swings, ladders and special...
by Rehg | Apr 14, 2015 | Blog
Laurelin Gilmore Fairy Artist featured the month of April at Art Of Toys 2015 Fairy Show with her original watercolor, pen and ink on paper fairy art. Laurelin has created a series of original works for the show, with her first watercolor series. This is a chance to...
by Rehg | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog
Lisa Owens of MidDreamers featured in April Lisa Owens of MidDreamers featured in Aprill at Art Of Toys Fairy Show! This talented artist will be showing thirteen incredible pieces of fairy art for the April show with many already online and more on the Art Of Toys...
by Rehg | Apr 7, 2015 | Blog
Judy Barclift Artist at Art Of Toys Fairy Show Judy Barclift Artist at Art Of Toys Fairy Show creates one of a kind unique Moss Faes in polymer clay. We are so happy to be able to once again share her wonderful creations with you…don’t delay with these...
by Rehg | Mar 13, 2015 | Blog
Wayne Edfors -Creativity Played This month at Art Of Toys in the Sacramento gallery we are celebrating Kaleidoscopes and Wayne Edfors -Creativity Played collection of digital creations is a featured part of this show! artist Wayne Edfors uses technology to create art...
by Rehg | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog
Toy Fair Time Well it is that time of year that Toy Fairs are held all over the world! Art Of Toys attends New York Toy Fair and have a few more on our bucket list. So far from all the videos I have not seen anything to WOW thou the voice activated drone in the video...
by Rehg | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog
Art Of Toys 2015 Schedule Ok here is the official Show Schedule so all you artists that have been waiting I will start accepting submissions IMMEDIATELY! Send photos to arttoyssac@gmail.com even if it is not the exact pieces you want to submit to give me a concept of...
by Rehg | Jan 15, 2015 | Blog
Disney Days Well with all the hub bub of the holidays I just noticed that the Vintage Disney category and site has been wiped out…ow! So the next few days I have designated Disney Days and will be adding new vintage and a lot of premiums from when I worked with...
by Rehg | Jan 10, 2015 | Blog
Many cities across the USA have an official monthly Art Walk…Sacramento, CA where gallery is located has this event the 2nd Saturday of each month no matter what. The city officially acknowledges this event in the Spring and Summer so it really depends on the...
by Rehg | Jan 9, 2015 | Blog
Happy New Year from Art Of Toys Ok it is already 2015 so it is time to get back to blogging … as I look at this I realize that I have not been here since Thanksgiving… sorry tis the season! 2014 was a fun year and we were able to show many exciting artists...
by Rehg | Nov 22, 2014 | Blog
Rain in California…it must be holiday time Oh no it is rain in California (much needed) …it must be holiday time… Next week is Thanksgiving and the holiday rush is on or so the media is dictating to us. Black Friday used to be the first big day of...
by Rehg | Nov 14, 2014 | Blog
This month the gallery is featuring jewelry artists…Lorrain is a visiting artist from our Storybook show is once again here for “Jewels.” Her fun and funky take on Alice in Wonderland, Oz, and even a Darth Vader piece are part of the show. Artist...
by Rehg | Nov 8, 2014 | Blog
This month Art Of Toys is featuring our jewelry artists, so I thought I would share a bit about the artists starting with Lori Kirsch! Jewelry artist Lori Kirsch has a whimsical approach to her elaborate bead, button and toy creations. She uses vintage buttons, beads...
by Rehg | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog
Jewels Art Of Toys is happy to have such talented jewelry artists showing in the month of November in time for holiday gifts! Art Of Toys will feature Margaux Lange, Lorrain Garcia, emiko oye’s Lego jewelry, Lori Riley’s Kaleidoscope Jewelry, Lori Kirsh Assemblage...
by Rehg | Oct 31, 2014 | Blog
Breaking Bad Toys Ok people this has been the big news in “Toys” at Google for the past couple of weeks … if you have not heard the huge media blitz… Breaking Bad toys are action figures based on the TV show Breaking Bad. I have not seen the...
