LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026: Artist and monster maker K. Howell displays one of her handmade monster creations at the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses celebrating gothic culture and alternative art in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026. (Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Grimoire Academy Market brought together artists, makers, and small businesses celebrating gothic culture during a two-day event held on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. The market opened its doors to guests every day from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests viewed various works of art made from unusual materials.
The assembly comprised various unique merchants showcasing their wares. These ranged from handicrafts, art, jewelry, dresses, household ornaments, body care products, to pet supplies. Furthermore, all the booths were filled with creativity associated with Gothic culture in general.
Featured Artists and Vendors
One of the artists that was featured in the event was K Howell, whose featured creations were handmade monsters and mystery bags. Additionally, Presence News conducted a video interview with her. The interview discussed the inspiration behind the works and how each monster was created.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026:Representatives of Dún Dealgan Media pose at their gothic-themed booth during the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing gothic-inspired art, handcrafted goods, and alternative culture in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026.(Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
Dún Dealgan Media exhibited an impressive booth decorated with trees adorned with candles and black envelopes. This matched the gothic nature of the event.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026:A vendor poses at the Macabre Memento Creations booth during the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing gothic-inspired art, jewelry, handcrafted goods, and alternative culture in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026.(Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
Macabre Memento Creations used its booth to showcase its creative 2D and 3D designs in the gothic genre.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026:Arrah Sarancha poses at her booth during the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing gothic-inspired art, handcrafted jewelry, accessories, and alternative culture in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026. (Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
Creative Makers and Specialty Vendors
Arrah Sarancha presented a variety of handcrafted crochet products and jewelry, merging time-honored techniques with innovative designs.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026: Representatives of Bloody KnifePet Toys from MrsCopyCat pose at their booth during the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing gothic-inspired pet toys, handcrafted goods, and alternative culture in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026. (Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
Meanwhile, animal lovers could also browse through Bloody Knife’s selection of products and find a range of gothic-style toys for cats and dogs.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026:A representative of Rock N Horror poses at the vendor’s booth during the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing gothic-inspired apparel, horror-themed clothing, handcrafted goods, and alternative culture in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026.(Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
Rock N Horror highlighted horror-themed clothing items that catered to fans of old and new horror genres.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026:A representative of Little Devil Threads poses at the vendor’s booth during the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing handcrafted plush toys, crochet creations, and alternative-inspired artwork in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026. (Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
On the other end, Little Devil Threads exhibited wares together with cartoon-inspired stuffed toys. Thus, the booth created cheerful apparel providing meaning from a different perspective.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12, 2026:A representative of Little Spells poses at the vendor’s booth during the Grimoire Academy Market, a two-day event featuring independent artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing handcrafted beauty products, skincare items, cosmetics, and alternative-inspired creations in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2026. (Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News)
For visitors interested in beauty products, Little Spells offered handmade beauty and skincare items from an eye-catching all-pink booth. This provided a colorful contrast to many of the darker displays throughout the market.
Handcrafted Gothic Creations
Throughout the event, vendors presented handcrafted jewelry, clothing, candles, artwork, accessories, and home décor inspired by gothic and alternative aesthetics. Most of the exhibited items were created by artists themselves. As a result, visitors had an opportunity to discuss the artwork with the authors and learn more about their working techniques.
Supporting Local Artists and Small Businesses
The Grimoire Academy Market is an example of an event that promotes cooperation among local artists and small businesses. It also educates the public about various types of art and handmade products. Embedded in gothic culture, the market remains popular among participants with various interests. They appreciate the high quality of works presented at the market.
Through uniting creators with customers and creating a friendly atmosphere, the Grimoire Academy Market showed the richness of the local art industry. Moreover, it supported the work of small companies.
Editor’s Disclaimer: This article is based on on-site coverage by Presence News during the Grimoire Academy Market held in Los Angeles, California, on July 11–12. Information reflects observations made during the event and interviews conducted with participating vendors. References to vendors, artists, and their products are provided for news reporting purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by Presence News.
Maria Cornejo is a Staff Writer and award-winning Photojournalist with Presence News based in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. She regularly covers community events, entertainment, business, culture, and human-interest stories throughout Southern California, where her reporting has led to numerous invitations to local events and community gatherings. Maria began her journalism career at just 13 years old and has written for The Union Newspaper and Warrior Life Magazine. She is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton and is also the host of the Everything Entertainment & Inspiration podcast. Combining professional journalism with visual storytelling, Maria produces original reporting and photography that highlights the people, organizations, and events shaping the South Bay community. One of her most recognized contributions to Presence News is South Bay Galleria Isn’t Closing — Here’s What’s Actually Happening, one of the publication’s most-viewed articles. As a Staff Writer, Maria is committed to accurate, people-first journalism through firsthand reporting, original photography, and meaningful storytelling that informs and connects readers with their local communities. She can be contacted at: mariacornejo27@gmail.com More by Maria Cornejo
