Dark Arts Festival
Sunday August 13th 12-6 At BattlegroundZ
Sunday August 13th 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Horror Depot presents the Dark Arts Festival at BattlegroundZ.
It's a family event with Free Entry!
We're talking oddities, tattooists, artists, writers, filmmakers and even a small Film Fest!!
The Film Festival will run from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Free entry but donations are graciously accepted for the nonprofit organization, Operation Stand Down.
There will also be a Raffle for Operation Stand Down.
Also running during the festival is the arcade, laser tag, full bar, and food. All inside and air conditioned!
Sponsored by MonstahXpo, MonstahMag, Fear Town, and Factory Of Terror!
Sponsors
Non Profit
We are honored to have Operation Stand Down Rhode Island at the door for suggested donations. They are a nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. Their mission is to strengthen the veteran community by providing crucial wrap-around services. There will also be a raffle table with all proceeds going to the organization!
Special Guest
Dark Arts Festival presents our special Guest Salem Horror Fest. Salem Horror Fest is a celebration of diverse voices and innovative filmmaking within a genre that best reflects our cultural demons. Come visit our table for official merch and more info about upcoming events!
Dark Arts Festival presents selfies with the Killer Refrigerator! Special thanks to my cult heroes Attack of the Killer Refrigerator “Official Page” for the opportunity to not only show the first film but the premier trailer to the second! And of course the selfies...
Dark Arts Festival is proud to announce our special guest artist I Think I've Created A Monstah! One of a kind monsthrificness..
Film Fest
The Dark Arts Festival is proud to show the short film Meat is Murder at our Film Festival. From my good homie James! A grindhouse style slasher trailer about a cannibal that eats vegan hipsters... "Who will survive the hipster house of horror!"
Dark Arts Festival is proud to be showing The trailer for Freak! It's a dark yet heartwarming slasher like no other! Tickets will also be on sale to see the full length at the Freaky Secrets Tour!
Dark Arts Festival will be playing the trailer for The Killers Next Door. With the Q&A from the writer/director Michael LoCicero.
The Dark Arts Festival is proud to be showing the trailer for The Secret Of Cuck Island Tickets Will be available for the Freaky Secrets Tour the 2nd where you can see the full film.
Dark Arts Festival is proud to show The trailer for Fear Pharm & Fear Pharm 2 With a meet and greet With John Littlefield!
The Dark Arts Festival is proud to be showing Sam and Mattie's Spring Break Zombie Massacre! Be sure to watch the film then go to their table to get some swag!
Dark Arts Festival is proud to present a Out Of Time Pictures film, Amityville: The People of New York vs Ronald J DeFeo Jr. in our film festival. Complete with a Q&A.
Description...
Maneuvering his way into being assigned the most infamous murder trial in Long Island's history, Assistant District Attorney Gerard Sullivan could not prepare himself for what was around the corner. In 1975, Ronald J DeFeo Jr. would stand trial for the murders of six of his family members in Amityville, New York. Sullivan, along with a host of Suffolk County's finest, painstakingly piece together this complicated case that captivated this sleepy hollow community.
The Dark Arts Festival is proud to present Womp Stomp Films Never Hike Alone The Ghost Cut with a trailer for the second! There's also going to be a Q&A afterwards and then you can go over to their table and grab some swag!
Dark Arts Festival presents selfies with the Killer Refrigerator! Special thanks to my cult heroes Attack of the Killer Refrigerator “Official Page” for the opportunity to not only show the first film but the premier trailer to the second!
Artist And Vendors
Dark Arts Festival presents Tiny Robot Studio. They have a variety of different pieces from hand poured, small batch, soy candles to horror themed robot drawings and prints.
Dark Arts Festival presents Roses N Dragons. They are a small business that produces preserved nature jewelry & terrarium art. Each piece is completely unique and handcrafted with locally foraged nature. Most are inspired by elements of the forest, and some are dark and witchy with glow-in-the-dark details.
Dark Arts Festival presents The Crafty Witch. They are a business dedicated to creating unique pieces at affordable prices. One way we do this is by upcycling as many of our raw materials as possible. I know it’s an old stereotype that witches are green, but we really are! Our stocked products center around all things horror, but we also offer customization, and plenty of gifts for the normies among us. Direct message us to see what we can conjure up for you. All our goods are delivered via broomstick, and many are made to order so please check product descriptions for estimated processing times. Be sure to also keep an eye out for our appearances at local craft fairs and flea markets so you can stop by for a spell. Thanks for looking, and happy haunting!
Dark Arts Festival presents Jade Forest Armoury. They have everything from cosplay props to the sharp and pointy!
Dark Arts Festival presents Chris Butler Designs. He creates his own version of classic horror film posters with his own unique twist! It does not stop there though! He also has expanded to calendars, stickers, greeting cards and so many fun creations in the works as you read this!
Dark Arts Festival presents Zombie Oasis They have unique, hand made, Tiki and Monster themed wood carvings, jewelry and art.
Dark Arts Festival presents Black Widow Curiosities. Black Widow Curiosities creates resin and bone jewelry and art.
Dark Arts Festival presents Braindead Customs. They are more than your average brand company. They pride themselves on creating a wide variety of unique and high-quality products that appeal to horror fans of all ages and interests. From creepy collectibles and spine-tingling apparel to horror movie-inspired home decor and accessories, they have something spooky for everyone.
Dark Arts Festival presents Arthur T, Neiman lll. He specializes in HORROR and FANTASY Art! He is a self taught artist that will have Prints, Greeting Cards, and More.
Dark Arts Festival is proud to present Cybele Crystal It's their first show ever! They bring you natural stones in nature for healing, abundance, protection and many other positive effects. They try to lead the way with natural stones, jewelry made of natural stones, trees, spiritual products, incense and clothing products.
Dark Arts Festival presents one of the best writers in the land, and all around good dude Curtis M. Lawson,
He is an author of unapologetically weird fiction, fantastical graphic novels, and dark poetry. His work ranges from technicolor pulp adventures to bleak cosmic horror.
Curtis is an editor at Weird House Press and he is the host of the Wyrd Transmissions podcast.
Dark Arts Festival presents Madam Macabre's Monster Emporium. She is an incredibly talented artist from Salem who does horror movie themed art and prop replicas.
Dark Arts Festival presents Marc Macrinais a comic book artist, writer, Illustrator, and Horror movie enthusiast. Not only does he make Werewolf With A Chainsaw comic, he is a self-proclaimed werewolf.
Dark Arts Festival Is ecstatic to present Natasha Colon She Is a remarkable artist with a very unique blend! The first time I saw her art was across a field at a festival and was absolutely hooked!
Dark Arts Festival presents Nicks Knacks Repurposed Metal Art. He specializes in primarily repurposed killer metal art.
Dark Arts Festival presents Neon Forest Design. Neon Forest Design specializes in sewn products ranging from totes to aprons and pouches . We love color and print . And love horror and the witchy world.
Dark Arts Festival presents the best couple on the planet Weird Media & Cult Following
Weird Media and Cult Following will bring an assortment of records, vintage clothes, vhs, pop culture t shirts, DVDs, Blu Rays, books, posters, and more...
Dark Arts festival presents Psychonaut Surreality. Psychonaut Surreality has Art & Crystals, Mysticism from outer space. I sell limited edition prints. My art style is lowbrow pop surrealism and some prints react with old school 3D glasses! I like to paint horror, pop culture, abstract fantasy (abstrantasy) and memes. I also deal in exquisite hand carved crystal skulls. I'll have a galaxy print tablecloth, come say hi.
The Dark Arts Festival presents..
Fenham Publishing is a small press that was established in 2000 by Jim
Dyer, grandson of C. M. Eddy, Jr. The press was formed to showcase the
works of Providence, Rhode Island native C. M. Eddy, Jr. an author of
short stories from the pulp magazine era of the 1920’s, most notably Weird
Tales. Mr. Eddy was a confidant and friend to both H. P. Lovecraft and
Houdini during that period. C. M. Eddy, Jr. was a ghostwriter and
investigator for Houdini.
After painstakingly combing through the many personal effects of his
grandfather that have been stored away for years, Jim rediscovered his
grandfather’s original manuscripts and has carefully chosen some notable
selections as a basis for the titles produced thus far.
Dark Arts Festival presents Cricket's Custom Tumblers And Crafts Works! A Kick-Ass local artist so new they don't even have social media. Creating custom tumblers and jewelry in resin! Also specializing in strange and unique styles of drinkware, including snow globes, light up, and lace up tumblers.
We are proud to present August 13th at Battleground Z The Dark Arts Festival featuring the unique stylings of My Rock N Roll Baby Who also runs Plymouth Punk Market. You should definitely check them out!
Dark Arts Festival presents Unicorn Ink. At Unicorn Ink, creativity knows no bounds; it's a realm where artistry meets excellence. Our artisans are not just practitioners; they are visionaries with an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries of tattoo and piercing art. Fueled by state-of-the-art tools and materials, our creative sanctuary nurtures innovation, making your artistic journey nothing short of extraordinary.
Dark Arts Festival presents Weird House Press. Weird House specializes in publishing horror, dark fantasy, and dark sci-fi. Our emphasis is upon beautiful hardcover editions, signed, and signed and numbered editions, trade paperback editions, and e-book editions. Our authors include Tim Curran, Simon Clark, Jeffrey Thomas and Curtis M. Lawson.
Dark Arts Festival presents Ella Rose. She is a Rhode Island- based mixed media artist, whose work explores folklore and fantasy. She sells original pieces, as well as prints and stickers.
Dark Arts Festival presents Black Magik Art And Apothecary. They make all natural herbal products like tea blends, body oils, and bath salts. I also create witchy/ oddity art. All my items are made with all real elements.
The Dark Arts Festival It's proud to present Dead Bunny Clothing. Dead Bunny Clothing sells handmade upcycled battle jackets for all to enjoy...
Dark Arts Festival presents Candy’s Curiosities. We are wicked weird and that's how we like it. We focus on oddities/antiques on the unusual side including funeral items, medical/dental, religious, taxidermy, bones and tons of ephemera. We love all things vintage Halloween. There are many handcrafted unique one of a kind items as well as antique & vintage items that are not easy to get your hands on.
Dark Arts Festival presents Heavy & Hell is a New England based, women-owned company, formed by two best friends who share their love of horror, heavy metal, vintage, and Halloween. They sell screen-printed t-shirts, stickers, pins, customized bags, vintage band tees, & more.
Dark Arts Festival August 13th at BattlegroundZ is proud to showcase Rhode Island Free Radio by my good friend Tony Jones Show. We Will see you there!
Dark Arts Festival is proud to present one of my good friends Bryce He's not only an expert puppeteer He's also a filmmaker! Definitely check his table at the festival!
The Dark Arts Festival August 13th is proud to have The Killer art of (Pixelpalmer on Instagram) represented!
It's free to get in and art is good!
Join us at the Dark Arts Festival as we present Attack Of The Killer Refrigerator film and Attack Of The Killer Refrigerator 2 trailer with a Q&A. Then take a selfie with the killer refrigerator at their table..