From Sketch to Signature: A Round-up of the Jim Shore 2025 European Tour
The tour of 2025 kicked off with a bang on Friday 12th September, with hosts Druck Zuck — based in Werne, Germany. Where better to start Jim’s tour than with hosts that supported past European tours?
Druck Suck, Germany
These experienced hosts ensured a fun and relaxing day for everyone involved, the perfect way to start what was a six-stop, whirlwind tour. Around sixty collectors were excited to meet and spend time with Jim in Werne — swapping stories, meeting old friends and new. Collectors left happy and fulfilled with their (often multiple) signed pieces to add to their collection.
Some of our favourite pictures from the day include the multitude of hugs from excited fans and even one super-fan who had Jim’s signature tattooed on their arm! One way to keep the Jim Shore magic with you wherever you go!
Haddon Hall, Netherlands
Next stop on the tour was Haddon Hall in The Netherlands. A bright and sunny day meant that collectors could take full advantage of their colourful garden whilst they waited their turn to meet Jim. Always a popular event, there were over 120 signings throughout the day — Jim even had a stage to do a welcome speech from, to open the event.
And if meeting Jim wasn’t enough, one happy couple even got engaged in front of him with a specially signed piece. The perfect way to make a memorable occasion even more special.
DNexus, Belgium
From The Netherlands, Jim travelled to Belgium with his next event held by DNexus. In their brightly coloured store, filled with a variety of pieces from Jim, balloons and excited staff, another enjoyable day was had by all. With around ninety collectors, Jim was able to spend lots of time chatting to everyone, meeting old friends and new, swapping stories and reminiscing on past events.
The excitement and joy for the event was clear to see in all of the photos taken from the day.
The Wonderful Store, Netherlands
After Dnexus, it was onto The Wonderful Store. This was the first time they had hosted a Jim Shore event to it was great to see collectors supporting this new venue. With sixty tickets sent out for groups of up to four, the crowd was big, and they made sure to get their trollies filled!
Despite this event being later in the day, the high-energy and excitement that had been following Jim never ceased and everyone went home with new keepsakes and happy, new memories too.
Clinton Cards, UK
Following The Wonderful Store, Jim had a short flight across the water to the UK — for another new signing location, Clinton Cards in the White Rose Centre in Leeds. This bustling shopping centre was the perfect location for Jim to meet new and established collectors, with plenty of reunions and new friends. With collectors going into the hundreds lining up outside the store, it was a busy day for Jim and the team. Supported by the store staff, each of the collectors were able to meet Jim and get their pieces signed.
For those waiting in the queues, the store had even organised hair bows and neckties in Jim’s signature purple to get everyone in the Jim Shore spirit!
Disneyland, Paris
After a couple of days rest, Jim was on to his last event at the iconic Disneyland Paris. With around 100 collectors, it was a busy event but the best way to end the tour. With the iconic castle in the background, queues of collectors snaked their way into the store for the chance to meet Jim, it was the perfect way to end this whirlwind tour.
Over two weeks, Jim managed to visit five different countries, attend six events, meet hundreds of fans and sign even more pieces. With him now back home in the US (hopefully taking the chance to relax!), we can look back on the photos, think of the memories we have made and the new friendships that have started. And of course, looking forward to any future tours.