Author: Sheryl Kirby

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A Statement About that Statement

Hey! Hi!

Mea Culpa. I fucked up. And I apologize to everyone who was offended by the sentiments expressed in my AI statement post.

I would like to take the opportunity to explain and correct. I’m sure this will be used as additional fodder to flame me, but there are many artists who I’ve worked with over the years who I respect and care about and I realize that they have been hurt by my clumsy, poorly-presented gesture. And I am truly, genuinely sorry for the pain that has caused.

I understand the opinions you all have expressed; I’ve never, at any point, disagreed with them. I am a writer and editor by profession and have watched decent jobs for myself and my colleagues disappear, due to AI, as well as general budget restraints and corner-cutting. It is hard and frustrating right now for anyone trying to do anything creative, especially when trying and make a decent living at it. Which is why I started TDAM in the first place.

So let me be clear…

Continue reading “A Statement About that Statement”

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Goth Beach Party Market – Vendor Call Now Closed

The vendor call for our Goth Beach Party Market on August 16th is now closed. We thank everyone who expressed interest in taking part.

All applicants, including those on the waiting list, will be contacted no later than June 26th. Please check your inboxes and spam folders.

We ask that artisans who did not apply during the vendor call please do not contact us asking for a spot – any cancellations will be filled from the existing wait list.

To avoid missing calls for future events, be sure to sign up for our vendor mailing list.

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Goth Pride Market – Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Goth Pride Market at Ground Control yesterday.

It is an honour and a pleasure to be able to support and promote the many talented artists and artisans who are part of the local goth and queer communities.

Heartfelt appreciation to everyone at Ground Control, who are such an integral part of both communities, and who have helped us grow our weird little market into such a joyful and successful event. Thanks to our amazing vendors, and to everyone who came out and supported local artisans by purchasing their wares.

We’re back at Ground Control on August 16th for our Goth Beach Party Market – so mark your calendars, and grab your parasol and your coffin-shaped pool floatie and come check us out! Vendor call for this market ends on Tuesday, June 24th, so if you are an artisan considering applying, better do it soon!

Also keep an eye out in mid-July for the vendor call for the Dark Arts Market Canada online Halloween market. This online-only event will feature 50 vendors from across Canada over 3 days in September.

If you missed us and want to check out some other in-person events, Ghostwood Market is at Parkdale Hall on Saturday, June 28th, and then again on August 2nd with a terrarium-themed market. And make sure you don’t miss the Something Strange Oddities and Curiosities Market on Sunday July 20th at Revival – not just a market but a whole museum of oddities and a fun sideshow that’s sure to freak you out!

Looking for other markets outside of Toronto? Check out the Dark Arts Market Canada Resources page (or our Instagram or Facebook accounts) for a list of alternative markets from coast to coast.

Again HUGE thank to everyone who was with us yesterday, we wish you all a safe and happy Pride!

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Goth Beach Party Market – Final Vendor Call

Final Call For Vendors – Goth Beach Party Market

Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Goth Beach Party Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto

Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, 5pm

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than June 26th, 2025

Submit your application here.

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Goth Pride Market – Tomorrow!

Tomorrow… Goth Pride Market

Saturday, June 21st
11am – 5pm
Ground Control
1279 Queen St. W.

Please join us on Saturday, June 21st as we honour the friends, family and community members whose rainbow of colours shine so brightly against the black backdrop of the Goth sub-culture.

Our market is (mostly) family-friendly. Our gorgeous venue is close to parking and transit, is fully accessible, and has an ATM on site. The bar will be open for customers to enjoy a beverage while they shop.

Admission is free.

 

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Goth Beach Party Market – Vendor Call Reminder

Reminder – Call For Vendors – Goth Beach Party Market

Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Goth Beach Party Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto

Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, 5pm

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than June 26th, 2025

Submit your application here.

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Goth Beach Party Market – Call For Vendors

Call For Vendors – Goth Beach Party Market

Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Goth Beach Party Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto

Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, 5pm

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than June 26th, 2025

Submit your application here.

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Goth Pride Market – List of Vendors

It’s still some weeks away, but we can’t wait!

We are excited to announce the complete vendor list for our Goth Pride Market on Saturday, June 21st. We have over 40 talented and creative artists and artisans with amazing things to help you celebrate Pride and honour our 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We’ll be running profiles on many of these innovative and visionary folks in the days leading up to the event, but in the meantime, please check out their accounts below.

And then please plan to join us…

Goth Pride Market
Saturday, June 21st
11am – 5pm
Ground Control
1279 Queen St. W.

Free admission
Accessible venue, ATM on site.

Ash Plante Art
Britt Wilson
Bvrcreationsshop
CARPENTERGOTHIC
Crypt Thrift
Dead Things Boutique
Delight n Decay
Dust Bunny Jewellery
eX Press Art
Executive Demon
Fever Dream Supreme
Flaunt That Haunt
Flock & Hive
Fuzzpetal
GRRRL Spells
Itadakimassacre
Jess Sheridan Illustration
K-Toons
Khlorinated Goods
Lady Indigo Vintage & Thrift
Luna Craft
Meliora Meraki Jewellery
Mgnails
Mooneyesart
Native Markings
New Moon Technocraft
Nox Renata
Obscure Creations
PRIESTESS jewelry
QT Literary Magazine
Ravi Teixeira
Rubeghast
Rue Morgue Magazine
ruuari
Sinister Cupcakes
Studio Eight Ceramics
Tales From Her Crypt
Tobias Jay Art
Unleashed Hound Art
Wired by Kerry
Yokai Boi Art

Vendor call for this market is now closed, with an extensive waiting list. We ask that vendors interested in taking part in one of our events join our mailing list for info about the next vendor call. Please do not contact us asking to be added.

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Goth Pride Market – Vendor Call Closed

The vendor call for our Goth Pride Market on June 21st is now closed. We thank everyone who expressed interest in taking part.

All applicants, including those on the waiting list, will be contacted no later than April 17th. Please check your inboxes and spam folders.

We ask that artisans who did not apply during the vendor call please do not contact us asking for a spot – any cancellations will be filled from the existing wait list.

To avoid missing calls for future events, be sure to sign up for our vendor mailing list.

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Goth Pride Market – Final Vendor Call

Final Call – Goth Pride Market

In honour of our 2SLGBTQ+ community, Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Goth Pride Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto
Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site

Application deadline: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, 5pm

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than April 17th, 2025

** Please note – we are no longer booking vendors of food, cosmetics or scented products of any kind.