Toys in the Attic 2009 will take place @ the Soo Visual Arts Center this year. The Soo is located @ 2640 Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis [Map]

Hours will be 6pm-9pm on Friday, December 4th* / Silent Auction ends @ 8:30pm, sharp. *Remaining prints available 11am-4pm on Saturday.

The event will feature limited edition / signed poster prints from local artists ($30) and custom toys from national artists (silent auction). All of the toys and door donations, plus 25% of print & custom toy sales, go to Toys for Tots.

The Toy Drive

Guests are asked to help out children in need by bringing a new (unwrapped) toy* to the show. In return, you’ll get one** of the event official poster prints designed this year by Minneapolis artist Lonny Unitus.

*No military based toys such as guns, please / **While supplies last.

If you forget your toy, there is a suggested donation of $1-$5 at the door. All toys and door donations go directly to Toys for Tots. In addition, 25% of poster print and custom toys sales are also used to purchase new toys for the Toys for Tots program, which distributes the toys to children in need.

The Art Prints

Local artists are invited to create a limited edition run of toy-inspired art prints for sale at the event – each print is numbered and signed. All poster prints are sold for $30 (unframed).

The Custom Toys

Custom toy artists from around the world are invited to donate a unique toy for our silent auction. The minimum bid for each toy is $50.

We currently do not sell prints or toys on this site (or anywhere else) after the event. If you would like to purchase a print or toy after the show, contact the artist directly.

The Artists

A list of participating artists for the event can be found here.

2009 No Coast Craft-o-Rama

If you’re coming to the event, why not make a day of it and stop by the 2009 No Coast Craft-o-Rama? Craft-O-Rama feature a variety of designers, artists, crafters and other talented creators of unique handmade goods. They will be open on the same day (Friday Decemeber 4th) from 3 PM to 8 PM at the Midtown Global Exchange building (920 E Lake Street).