Each participating artist is asked to submit bear photos for consideration for the collector's invitation postcard. The greater Indianapolis Teddy Bear Gallery Show postcard winner is Chris Herron of Chris' Creations. Chris holds the cute bear as Valerie Rogers, the show's promoter, awards her with a tote bag with an imprint of the postcard. Congratulations Chris!

Collector's invitation postcard

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The youngest collector attending the show, eyes caught a spotted sock monkey to keep her company!

Barbara K., from Westfield, Indiana was excited when her name was called!

Jennifer V., from Springfield, OH was thrilled to win a $20 "Bear-Bucks" to spend on more bears!

Bear Appraisals
by Ken Yenke

Proceeds from the appraisals benefit Good Bears of the World. Meet Ken at other shows too!

Bring your beloved vintage bears and see what they are worth. You could have a bear worth $10,000.00!

Mary C., from Indianapolis found a 1970 Floppy Zotty, sleeping bear at the Goodwill Store. "He just had to come home with me!"

Suzie B., held a 1930's Knickerbocker brown bear that was a gift from her mother in-laws estate. "He's a special treasure."

Diane & Mike S. both love teddy bears and brought 2 bears for Ken to see; an original Steiff and a German Carnival Bear.

Naomi F. came to the show with a 1948 American Character bear from her childhood that she's passing to her grand daughter Ellie.

Lori P., from Philo, Illinois brought Ken a 1940's German mechanical, silk plush standing bear, for appraisal.

Collector's received a "Passport" card and met and greeted all the artists who punched their card. At 2:30 p.m. the winning completed card was drawn. A collectible bear and a teddy bear tin full of tea would go to the winner!

Collectors are welcomed to the show!

Teddy bear collectors searched for those special bears that 'talk to them'!