Dark Arts Market To Feature The Eerie And Weird At Tinley Brewery

TINLEY PARK, IL — Those with an eye for the dark and mystical will have a chance to browse a showcase of work by local artists and creators.

Soundgrowler Brewing, in collaboration with the Streetz Artz Alliance, will host a Dark Arts Market on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event shines a spotlight on the work of more than 30 local artisans and vendors.

Featuring "spellbinding paintings" and "eerie home decor," the market runs from noon to 5 p.m., and offers a glimpse of unique and captivating work. The event is free, with free parking on-site and nearby.

Head of Streetz Arts Alliance John Streetz, said while he initially was concerned about a second Halloween-themed event at the brewery in the month of October, but said this one offers a unique set of vendors.

"I was definitely worried about doing two Halloween-themed events at Soundgrowler in the same month," Streetz said, "but with a different mix of makers at each and different highlighted artists of the highest caliber from the area, I am confident patrons will still enjoy the Dark Arts Market this Saturday."

The Dark Arts Market is already generating significant interest, Streetz said, with over 1,000 people expressing their interest on the event's Facebook page. Soundgrowler Brewing enhances the market with its atmosphere and menu offerings. Saturday's event marks the second Dark Arts Market in two years at Soundgrowler Brewing, with the first one having taken place on Oct. 22, 2022.

Comparing this year's event to the previous year, approximately half of the featured artists are different, and some are making their market debut, including Yasmine Abed Art, Sid's Cabbage Patch, Insecto Negro, and Flock and Fields, among others.

In addition to the macabre and spooky artworks, the market offers a variety of delightful treats. Visitors can indulge in pickles, cookies, and handmade bread from esteemed makers like Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods, Quinncakes by George, and Masterclass Savory & Sweet Foods to name a few.

A highlight of the event is the release of a recent special brew, "Blood Crypt," by Soundgrowler Brewing. This 6.2% ABV New England IPA is described as "a flavor explosion with a tropical and citrusy symphony, complemented by a hint of sweetness."

"The Dark Arts Market promises to be another captivating and yet completely different-themed event with creepy items, magical artists and dark art themes throughout the tables," Streetz said in a release.

List of the current artists in the event (note that this list is subject to change):

• Art of Alex Kujawa
• BIG MIKE Soap Co.
• Boothy Chicago
• Cats, Crafts & Cooking
• Cheeker's Gems
• Cranomaniacs
• Curvy Girl Comics
• DK Custom Woodwork Co.
• Fine-Tooned Caricatures
• Flock and Field Naturals
• Flor de loto.
• Ink by Jordan
• Insecto Negro
• IT LIVES AGAIN
• Jen Marx Art
• Jessie Rose Author
• KayDee Kay Creations
• Lexographic Press
• Marisa Dion Art
• Masterclass Savory & Sweet Foods
• MasterLink Chainmaille Jewelry
• Metta Clay
• Moonfire Bakery
• Moonlight BEEN
• None Of This Is Cake
• Pagan Moon Magicks
• Primtentions
• Project Good Apparel
• Quinncakes by George
• Scary Lair of Doom
• Secondhand Nightmares
• Serpent & Flame Candle Company
• Sid’s Cabbage Patch
• Ten Cups Creations & Tarot
• The Grue Gallery
• Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods
• Yasmine Abed Art

The Streetz Artz Alliance (SAA) comprises over 360 artists and crafters from the Chicago suburbs, NW Indiana, and southern Wisconsin. SAA is dedicated to supporting small businesses, including artists and breweries, and fostering a strong sense of community.