Doll institute brought annual show to Mesa gallery

Dolls get a bad rap in the media. For every smiling Barbie and cuddly Cabbage Patch Kid, there’s a creepy Annabelle or murderous Chucky. If you’re more the “dolls are creepy” type, you may want to avoid the National Institute of American Doll Artists’ event in Mesa this weekend. But if you’re interested in an art form that’s been around for thousands of years, read on.

The cARTel, a creative hub at the OneOhOne Gallery in Mesa, will host an exhibition of 40 mixed-media dolls by 13 artists through Oct. 6.

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This doll by Tatiana Baeva is on display in Mesa this weekend. Tatiana Baeva