Philomena’s Rising brings hand-sculpted art dolls, upcycled jewelry, and original art to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts — a family studio that finds beauty in what is broken.
About
Philomena’s Rising began in 2020, when its founder turned to art to heal after brain surgery and a new life with disability. What started as one person’s recovery grew into a family studio that creates — and heals — together. Signature pieces include handmade jewelry built from found and broken objects, transforming what is damaged into something beautiful, alongside hand-sculpted and hand-painted art dolls. Their daughter contributes handmade mystery coffins and original paintings, and this season the booth also carries “Hallways,” a self-published book of poetry dedicated to survivors of domestic violence and to those living with chronic illness and disability.
What Makes Them Unique
A returning favorite, Philomena’s Rising has drawn a devoted following for its one-of-a-kind art dolls over the past two Haunted Happenings seasons. Every piece carries the studio’s guiding idea — that something broken can be made into something beautiful — which makes each doll, pendant, and page feel personal rather than mass-produced.
Where and When to Shop
Find Philomena’s Rising at Salem Common during the Haunted Happenings Marketplace 2026 on:
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM) — Holiday hours may apply.
Follow
Follow Philomena’s Rising on Instagram at @philomenas.rising.
