SCHEDULE
Below is current schedule of amazing events planned for the Designer Toy Art Festival. This page will be updated as new details emerge about vendor announcements, live music and artists, adjacent events, and more!
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ART EXHIBITION
FIRST FRIDAY
AUGUST 1st-8th
FREE TO PUBLIC
"Philly of the Phuture"
Festivities begin with First Friday at The Space Lab and online to experience curated by Jae Martin and Kage+Cave.
Special artist spotlight events will be held in the evenings leading up to the main event - including an online preview at the “Toys (A) Live" Show
Gallery:
The Space Lab
617 S. 2nd St.
Online:
THE KICK-OFF
AUGUST 8th
6PM-10PM
FREE TO ARTISTS
Artist Meet & Greet
Join us for the official kick-off party hosted by the Space Lab - A gallery dedicated to toy culture and creativity.
Meet up-and-coming artists and toy culture leaders from the scene.
Location:
The Space Lab
617 S. 2nd St.
DAY 1
MAIN EVENT
AUGUST 9th
TICKETED
BREAKFAST - 8AM-9:30AM
MAIN EVENT 11AM-5PM
*Assembly Required
8AM - Brand Builder Breakfast
Location:
BEX
2005 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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11AM - The main event begins with vendors, exhibits, cosplay, artists booths, food, drinks, and more!
12PM - Panel 1:
"Intersection
of Indies and Icons"
2PM - Panel 2:
5PM Event Close
Location:
23rd Street Armory
22 S 23rd St.
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The night begins with a delicous meal at José Pistola's with an amazing show special offer!
Location:
José Pistola's
263 S 15th St.
SATURDAY NIGHT
AUGUST
8PM-10PM
TICKETED
The Wham Bam Puppet Slam
Nothing can prepare you for this unbelievable grown-up entertainment experience with live performances from the regional puppet art scene.
Leave the kiddos at home!
Tickets at the door.
Location:
The Deep End Studios
1313 S 33rd St.
DAY 2
MAIN EVENT
AUGUST 10th
11AM-4PM
TICKETED
*Assembly Required
We are back at the Armory for the final day of celebrating toy culture with art, food music and more!
Bring the entire family and support art and toy culture.
Location:
23rd Street Armory
22 S 23rd St.