Inside Pixie Mart: Where Art, Community, and Creativity Collide
Written by By Isabella Falco
All images courtesy of Isabella Falco
Twenty worlds all under one roof
Alexina, the founder of Pixie Pain, gathered twenty vendors who each shared their work with me. Alexina displayed her signature tights, phone cases, and her collaboration merch line for Riot Grrrl bands T@b Grrrl and Bad Static. Gigi and Nico from T@b Grrrl and Bad Static turned their corner into a creative hub that blended band merch with a DIY zine making booth that drew constant buzz. Lo Dottie creates stickers and original kawaii accessories and dresses to match the look. When we talked about Halloween costumes, she said she didn’t need to dress up when she could simply be herself. Era from Era’s Earrings displayed bright pastel jewelry and charms, and she laser cuts all her pieces by hand. One of the coolest parts of the day was seeing how each vendor told their own story through their work. Pixie Mart created electric energy, with every table reflecting a different corner of the scene and coming together to form a collage of creativity, self-expression, and shared spirit.
Stepping into Pixie Mart
I’ve always enjoyed markets where people come together and share their art, whether it’s outside on the street, in a park, or under a tent. Pixie Mart took place at Face Clock Lounge this fall in Fishtown, Philadelphia, a vibrant area already known for the arts, which made it the perfect setting for an amazing fall day. This past October, Face Clock transformed into Pixie Mart. The best way I can describe it is as a dreamy pop-up market that celebrated art, handmade goods, fashion, music, and a sense of heart and passion that filled the entire space.
The room was glowing with friendly faces and tables overflowing with art, jewelry, and zines. It was so fun to see how the vendors and guests dressed in Halloween costumes like Strawberry Shortcake characters, clowns, cats, and the costume contest winners, a month-to-flame duo. All around, you were surrounded by crochet garments, handmade jewelry and trinkets, and Riot Grrrl bands with their merch. It was the kind of market that reminded me why I love these spaces so much and the community that grows from them.
Face Clock in Fishtown, Philadelphia
Face Clock hosting Pixie Mart added its own special layer to the event. The gallery operates as a rotating art space with pieces from artists lining the walls, along with vintage mid-century furniture for guests to sit on. They served signature mocktails to keep guests refreshed and to add another touch of charm with their whimsical vintage glassware. Face Clock hosts many events throughout the year and is a well-known community space in the city, which made it a fitting home for something as heartfelt as Pixie Mart.
Connect with Pixie Mart and Vendors
What I loved most about Pixie Mart was the way it balanced so many different elements at once. It felt like pastel sweetness mixing with raw, loud, creative energy. Artists sell magazines like Partially Shy Mag, who are currently working on their sixth issue, Myth and Lore, alongside crochet work from IDK Crochet and metalwork from Cursed Baby, shaped the spirit of the day. If you could not make it to Pixie Mart, below is every vendor’s Instagram handle so you can check them out for yourself.
Vendors!
Pixie Pain - @pixiepainart
T@b Grrrl - @tabgrrrltheband
Bad Static - @badstaticband
Elektra - @samidacoolest
Lo☆dottie - @lodottie.com_
Yoosora.Nails - @yoosora.nails
NabiThoughts - @nabithoughts
Chloe Howard – @chloe_howard_art
Partially Shy Zine - @partiallyshylitmag
Rugged Imperfections – @rugged_imperfections
Pixlotl - @pixlotl
Addison Paige - @addisonpaigeillustrates
Dthousart – @dthousart
Noemi.nh – @noemi.nh
IdkCrochet - @idkcrochet
4thst4r - @4thst4r
Ruby Doll - @ruby__doll
Sliced By Dice - @slicedbydice Eras Earrings - @eras_earrings Andeeeeeeek - @andeeeeeeek
