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Shops that take makers on consignment

These 130 shops say they take work on consignment: you supply the stock and get paid when it sells. They are in 19 cities and states, including New York City and Los Angeles, and every listing links to the shop's own submission page, checked on 2026-10-17. Want to narrow it down? Combine this with other filters in the directory.

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New York City · 6 shops

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Los Angeles · 6 shops

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Chicago · 9 shops

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Ukrainian Village · Chicago

Paperish Mess

Storefront and art gallery (since 2012) with original art and handmade goods from 200+ independent artists; open to vendors 'from Chicago, the Midwest and beyond'.

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Wicker Park · Chicago

Quimby's Bookstore

Independent bookstore for zines, comics and small-press books; currently taking local Chicago authors and artists, art zines, risograph and letterpress work, and more.

FormMailConsignment + feesBooksArt
Andersonville · Chicago

Women & Children First

Feminist bookstore that showcases work by trans people, non-binary people and women.

Heads up: Submissions are in person only (Monday-Wednesday).

In personConsignmentBooks
Wicker Park · Chicago

Sheep Cult Comics

Indie comic and bookstore selling mostly local Chicagoans' work on consignment, plus small presses.

Heads up: Consignment is mentioned only on their About page; there's no dedicated submissions page or published terms.

EmailConsignmentBooksArt
Logan Square · Chicago

Wolfbait & B-Girls

'Chicago's Handmade Marketplace' for Chicagoland makers' own work.

FormConsignmentGiftsCraft
Lincoln Square · Chicago

Midwest Nice

Gifts, apparel and artwork from artists and makers across the Midwest; stores in Chicago and Geneva, IL.

Heads up: Search results also list this shop as Sacred Art (sacredartstore.com), which didn't load.

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Andersonville · Chicago

The Dropped Stitch

Yarn shop, fiber arts emporium and tiny secondhand bookstore with hand-crafted gifts and classes by local artists.

Heads up: Consignment is a one-line mention on their homepage; no terms are published.

EmailPhoneConsignmentCraftGiftsBooks
Lower West Side · Chicago

Active Sector MFG

Creative studio with a curated showroom and store of original works, prints and objects.

Heads up: Mainly a design studio.

EmailConsignmentArtPrints
Logan Square · Chicago

Little Broken Things

Neighborhood hair salon, art gallery and consignment shop (since 2017) that spotlights local artists.

Heads up: It's a hair salon with a gallery and consignment shop.

FormConsignmentArtGifts

San Francisco Bay Area · 11 shops

San Francisco Bay Area page →
Chinatown · San Francisco

CCC Design Store (Chinese Culture Center)

Chinese Culture Center's design store in historic Chinatown, focused on artists from Asian American, immigrant, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities; many pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited edition.

FormEmailConsignment or wholesaleArtPrintsJewelry
Outer Sunset · San Francisco

Sunset Variety

New Outer Sunset shop (open Friday-Sunday) of locally made goods, art and everyday treasures, named after an original Sunset Village business.

Heads up: Consignment is implied by the homepage ('Questions about consigning...'); split and terms aren't published.

FormConsignmentArtCeramicsJewelry
Castro · San Francisco

Local Take

Castro shop carrying Bay Area artists' and designers' work on consignment.

EmailConsignmentArtGifts
Downtown Oakland · Oakland

Cape & Cowl Comics

Oakland comic shop with a local-artist consignment display for self-published comics, zines, prints and pins.

Heads up: Terms are from a 2019 consignment agreement; check they're current.

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Haight-Ashbury · San Francisco

Silver Sprocket

Comics publisher's clubhouse, gallery and storefront (open daily noon-7pm) selling indie comics and zines, including consigned self-published work.

Heads up: How to submit for consignment isn't stated.

See their pageConsignmentBooksArt
Richmond District · San Francisco

Green Apple Books

Independent new and used bookstore with three SF stores (Clement St, Books on the Park, Browser Books); selective about consignment titles.

Heads up: Unsold copies must be picked up within two weeks of notice or go in the free box.

EmailConsignmentBooks
Willow Glen · San Jose

Hicklebee's

San Jose children's bookstore with a consignment program for Bay Area authors and illustrators.

Heads up: Unclaimed books are donated 30 days after a consignment ends.

FormConsignment + feesBooksKids & toys
South Shore · Alameda

Modern Mouse

LGBTQ+-owned East Bay handmade gift shop with work from about 300 independent artists, crafters and small manufacturers across the USA.

FormConsignment + feesGiftsHomeJewelry
West Oakland · Oakland

Underdog Film Lab

Oakland film-processing lab that also sells zines on consignment.

Heads up: A film lab, not a shop; zines are a side offering.

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Rockridge · Oakland

Lesley Evers (Rockridge)

Clothing designer's own Rockridge store that also features local designers and makers on consignment.

Heads up: This is a designer brand's own store, not a multi-brand boutique.

EmailConsignmentArtAccessoriesJewelry
Mission · San Francisco

Needles & Pens

Mission zine, art and DIY shop that sells most of its stock (zines, clothing and more) on consignment.

In personEmailConsignmentBooksApparelArt

Seattle · 10 shops

Seattle page →
Downtown · Seattle

The Handmade Showroom

Independent gift shop at Pacific Place (since 2015) of small-batch, artisan-made goods; about half its makers are from the Pacific Northwest. Bezel & Kiln jewelry is a store-in-store here.

Heads up: They avoid work already sold within the 98101 retail area.

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Columbia City · Seattle

Columbia City Gallery Gift Shop

Gift shop inside a Columbia City community gallery, carrying functional art, home decor, gifts and jewelry by local artists and craftspeople.

EmailConsignmentHomeGiftsJewelry
Greenwood · Seattle

Big Whale Consignment

Vintage furniture, art and decor consignment store with an in-store makers market of local artists' ceramics, art, candles and home wares.

Heads up: The store mainly resells vintage furniture and decor; the makers market is one section.

EmailConsignmentArtCeramicsHome
Greenwood · Seattle

Seattle ReCreative

Nonprofit creative-reuse store whose retail gallery shows month-long exhibitions of art made from reclaimed materials.

Heads up: It's a gallery exhibition slot, not ongoing shelf space.

EmailGallery commission (exhibition slot)Art
Ravenna · Seattle

Third Place Books

Independent bookstore with three locations in Seattle and Lake Forest Park, taking local consignment titles chosen on local interest, production quality, season and shelf space.

Heads up: Each location (Ravenna, Seward Park, Lake Forest Park) manages its own consignment titles.

EmailConsignmentBooks
Mercer Island

Island Books

Mercer Island independent bookstore that runs a consignment program for self-published local authors.

Heads up: Returned books are held 30 days for pickup, then donated.

MailIn personConsignmentBooks
Fremont · Seattle

Ophelia's Books

Fremont independent bookstore with a consignment program for Pacific Northwest authors.

Heads up: Address is from a search snippet (their homepage didn't render any text when fetched).

In personConsignmentBooks
Winslow · Bainbridge Island

BIMA Museum Store (Bainbridge Island Museum of Art)

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art's store, consigning work by artists.

EmailConsignmentArtGiftsCards
Belltown · Seattle

Common Objects Bookstore (Common Area Maintenance)

Artist-led nonprofit's bookstore for independent publications, zines and media that may not have other outlets; prioritizes WA artists but open to all.

Heads up: Their page says submissions will be reviewed by Nov 30 for 2027 consignment.

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Capitol Hill · Seattle

Elliott Bay Book Company

Landmark Capitol Hill independent bookstore with near-daily author events.

Heads up: Review can take several weeks, and no new consignments are reviewed or accepted from November 15 to January 15.

EmailConsignmentBooks

Portland · 14 shops

Portland page →
Buckman · Portland

Experiment PDX

Southeast Portland gift shop and gallery interested in local artists for consignment, installations and gallery events.

EmailConsignmentGiftsArt
Downtown · Portland

Crafty Wonderland

Portland handmade shop with two stores (Downtown and Alberta) that also runs the city's Crafty Wonderland art and craft markets.

Heads up: Two Portland stores; the page lists the street addresses without ZIP codes.

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Buckman · Portland

REDUX

Tiny East Burnside shop packed with jewelry and accessories, rotating consignors every month or two.

Heads up: The page shows both #110 and #116 for the suite; #116 is from the footer.

FormConsignment or outright purchase, case by caseJewelryAccessories
Kerns · Portland

Sonny's House

Queer gift shop, gallery, tattoo studio and bookstore styled like a maximalist living room; COVID-conscious and consent-driven.

Not accepting right now. Applications closed as of 2026-10-17.

FormConsignment + feesArtStationeryBooks
Multnomah Village · Portland

Annie Bloom's Books

Multnomah Village independent bookstore that supports local authors who actively promote indie bookstores.

EmailBought from the publisher when availableBooks
Downtown Lake Oswego · Lake Oswego

Arts Council of Lake Oswego Artspace

Light-filled ~1,000 sq ft gallery inside the Arts Council of Lake Oswego's offices; strongly encourages artists from under-represented communities.

Heads up: It's for gallery exhibitions and programming, not ongoing shelf space.

FormGallery commission (exhibition slot)ArtPrintsCeramics
Downtown · Portland

Floating World Comics

Comics shop and independent publisher (since 2006) carrying genre, literary and art comics; now in Pioneer Place downtown.

Heads up: Pick up unsold books within 3 months; after about a year unsold items are discounted or donated.

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Boise (Mississippi Ave) · Portland

Reading Frenzy

North Mississippi Avenue independent press and zine shop with a tiny gallery and regular art and literary events.

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Buckman · Portland

Mother Foucault's Bookshop

Used bookstore specializing in foreign-language, philosophy and rare collectible titles, with readings Thursday-Saturday.

Heads up: Mainly a used bookstore; they only order new books in extremely rare cases.

EmailPhoneConsignmentBooks
Belmont · Portland

Radius Art Studio

Ceramics studio's Belmont shop selling only local handmade goods from Oregon makers, with a monthly featured artist in its hallway gallery.

Heads up: Members of the studio get 60%.

FormConsignmentCeramicsJewelryPrints
Vancouver Waterfront · Vancouver

Pop-Local

Vancouver waterfront shop for 300+ local brands, run by the team behind Night Market Vancouver; staff handle all merchandising and sales.

Heads up: In Vancouver, WA (part of the Portland metro list).

FormEmailLine sheetTypically consignment, 50/50Gifts
Irvington · Portland

The Charmed Crow Collective

Northeast Broadway shop representing dozens of small businesses and makers, emphasizing local vendors and makers from historically marginalized communities.

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Raleigh Hills · Portland

Jan's Paperbacks

Long-running used and new bookstore (with Arcade Book Exchange) on SW Scholls Ferry Rd, near Beaverton.

Heads up: Thin details: the FAQ just invites local artists to email about consignment.

EmailConsignmentArtGifts
Kenton (North Portland) · Portland

Second Shapes Bookstore

Kenton used bookstore with zines, art and new books from local authors and small presses, plus a community room for workshops and events.

Heads up: Their consign page says new consignors would be accepted from September 2026; it's unclear whether intake is open now, so email to check.

EmailConsignmentBooksArtPrints

Austin · 9 shops

Austin page →
North Loop · Austin

Paloma Consignment

Women's clothing and accessories consignment boutique building a curated collection of goods from local Austin makers and emerging small brands.

Heads up: They prioritize locally rooted Austin brands but consider small brands from anywhere.

EmailWholesale + feesGiftsBeautyJewelry
Allandale · Austin

Parker + Scott

Community-oriented Austin shop of sustainable goods, from children's toys to home cleaning supplies, from local and women-owned brands.

Heads up: Consignors sign a contract; quantity and pricing are set together with the shop.

FormWholesale or consignmentHomeKids & toysGifts
Downtown · Austin

BookPeople

Austin's large independent bookstore (since 1970), hosting 300+ author events a year.

Heads up: ADDRESS NOT ON THEIR SITE: the street address comes from outside sources.

EmailIn personConsignment for 6 months + feesBooks
Downtown · Austin

Old Bakery & Emporium Artisan Emporium

City-run shop in an 1876 Congress Avenue building selling handmade work by local Austin artists over 50.

Heads up: Open only to Austin artists aged 50 and over.

EmailConsignmentGiftsJewelryArt
Brentwood · Austin

BookWoman

Small feminist independent bookstore that is asked to consign about 20 books a week.

Heads up: Contact them only by email, at most once a month, for inventory and payment.

FormConsignmentBooksGifts
East Austin · Austin

Dear Diary Coffee

East Austin neighborhood coffee shop and queer safe-space sharing its retail space with local makers.

Not accepting right now. The 2027 residency application closed August 15, 2026.

FormShop takes a 35% commissionArtCeramicsJewelry
Georgetown Square · Georgetown

Handcrafts Unlimited

Volunteer-run nonprofit gift shop on the Georgetown Square since 1983, selling handmade work by local senior artisans.

Heads up: Only for artisans aged 50+ from Williamson or adjoining counties.

In personConsignmentGiftsHome
South Congress · Austin

Paper Work

South Congress shop hosting independent print artists and makers, holding space for BIPOC and underrepresented artists alongside long-time Austin artists.

EmailConsignmentArtPrintsGifts
East Austin (Merrie Lynn Ave) · Austin

The Herb Bar

Herbal apothecary stocking 100+ organic and wildcrafted herbs, roots and resins plus house-made blends, with classes and events; recently moved to Austin.

Heads up: Email first; don't drop off samples.

EmailLine sheetWellnessGifts

Philadelphia · 4 shops

Philadelphia page →

Denver · 9 shops

Denver page →
Downtown · Denver

I Heart Denver Store

Downtown gift shop and artist incubator (since 2011) carrying products from 200+ Colorado artists, designers and creative businesses, plus Denver- and Colorado-themed gifts.

Heads up: Colorado-based artists, designers and creative businesses only.

FormEmailConsignment on a very limited scaleGiftsArtApparel
Baker (South Broadway) · Denver

Fern and Skye

South Broadway shop selling its own wildflower-and-wanderlust art line plus goods by 60+ local makers.

Heads up: Colorado-based makers only, who make or design their own goods (no curators) and can restock in person or ship.

FormEmailLine sheetFaireConsignment + feesGiftsCardsArt
Colfax · Denver

Tattered Cover

Denver's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations around the metro.

Heads up: Their site names the Local Author Consignment Program but gives no requirements or terms; ask by email.

EmailLocal Author Consignment ProgramBooks
Capitol Hill · Denver

Denver Book Society

Two-floor independent bookstore, bar and cafe in Capitol Hill.

Heads up: Paid program: consignment requires booking a paid author event.

In personEmailConsignment + feesBooks
Capitol Hill · Denver

Kilgore Books & Comics

Capitol Hill used bookstore and indie comics/zine shop next to Wax Trax, which also publishes comics and the Kilgore Quarterly zine.

Heads up: Artists handle their own follow-up on sales and restocking.

Mail samplesConsignmentBooksArt
Capitol Hill · Denver

Wax Trax Records

Long-running Denver record store that sells Colorado artists' releases on consignment and lists them in its online store.

Heads up: For Colorado musicians' releases only.

FormEmailConsignmentMusic
Pearl Street Mall · Boulder

Boulder Bookstore

Downtown Boulder's large independent bookstore (since 1973) with a Local Author display and consignment program.

Heads up: Colorado authors only.

FormConsignment + feesBooks
30th & Pearl · Boulder

Boulder Fastframe

Frame shop with a wall for local artists' exhibits on a rotating two-month schedule, plus showcase events.

Heads up: An exhibit, not ongoing shelf space: at least 8 pieces, framed and ready to hang, delivered within three days of opening.

EmailMailGallery commission (exhibition slot)Art
Downtown (Pearl St) · Boulder

The New Local

Artist-founded, women-led nonprofit gallery exhibiting about 90 local women and non-binary creators, with workshops and studios.

Not accepting right now. The Term VIII call closed July 31, 2026; no date for the next call is given.

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Nashville · 7 shops

Nashville page →
Leiper's Fork · Franklin

Southern Underground Gallery

Contemporary gallery in the Shops at Leiper's Corner featuring up-and-coming Tennessee artists, plus a youth artist program.

Heads up: The artist handles insurance and delivery to and from the gallery.

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South Nashville (3rd Ave S) · Nashville

Turnip Green Creative Reuse Artist Marketplace

Nonprofit creative-reuse center whose Artist Marketplace sells handmade art, decor, gifts and jewelry by local and regional reuse artists.

Heads up: Reuse-materials work only.

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East Nashville · Nashville

Grimey's New & Preloved Music

East Nashville's landmark record store, with new and used music, a bookstore and free in-store shows for new physical releases.

Heads up: Local musicians only.

EmailConsignmentMusic
Centennial Park · Nashville

Centennial Art Center Gallery

Metro Parks gallery at Centennial Park hosting six shows a year by local and regional professional and emerging artists.

Heads up: An exhibition slot, not ongoing shelf space.

EmailIn personGallery commission (exhibition slot)Art
Downtown · Nashville

Chauvet Arts

Downtown gallery and art shop with prints, local Nashville prints and gifts.

Heads up: The consignment page also serves collectors reselling work (it asks about provenance).

FormConsignmentArtPrintsGifts
Downtown Mt. Juliet (E. Main St) · Mt. Juliet

Main Street Market

Local general store and farm market: about 80% of what it carries is grown or made in Wilson County, and nearly everything else comes from Tennessee.

Heads up: Local-first: Wilson County makers first, then the rest of Tennessee.

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Downtown Tullahoma · Tullahoma

Handmade TN (Coffee County Creative Collective)

Handmade craft shop opened June 2025 as the storefront of the Coffee County Creative Collective (4C), with 39 artisans, a free create space for members and raw materials for DIY projects.

Heads up: Paid program: membership $20-$120 (billing period not stated).

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Boston · 9 shops

Boston page →
Jamaica Plain · Boston

Diversity Consignment

Jamaica Plain consignment shop for clothing, art and design, with a separate program for original work by local artists and designers.

Heads up: Paid program: $20 account opening fee for the artist program.

EmailLocal artist/designer program + feesApparelAccessoriesArt
Harvard Square · Cambridge

Cambridge Artists' Cooperative

Artist-owned and -operated shop of contemporary American craft in Harvard Square since 1988, with work by 150+ artists.

Heads up: Jurying pauses in November and December.

EmailConsignmentJewelryCeramicsHome
Coolidge Corner · Brookline

Brookline Booksmith

Coolidge Corner independent bookstore since 1961, known for gifts, a used book cellar and 200+ events a year.

Heads up: Not all books are accepted.

EmailSelf-publishedBooksGifts
Porter Square · Cambridge

Porter Square Books

Independent bookstore in Porter Square with a second store in Boston.

Not accepting right now. The consignment program is on hiatus until 2027 (no exact date).

FormConsignmentBooks
Harvard Square · Cambridge

Harvard Book Store

Locally owned Cambridge landmark since 1932, with new, used and remaindered books and a big author-event series.

Heads up: Closed to new consignments November 1–January 15. Local to the Cambridge area only.

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Roslindale · Boston

Rozzie Bound Co-op

Co-op bookstore in Roslindale Square that hosts author events.

Heads up: Consignment is an exception, not the default.

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Malden Center · Malden

The Gallery@57

Volunteer-run, artist-run gift shop and online store in Malden Center representing 60+ local artists, artisans and authors, with exhibitions, readings and classes.

Heads up: Paid program: $100 yearly fee, waived (with a higher revenue share) depending on how much you volunteer.

FormIn personConsignment + feesArtJewelryHome
Harvard Square (Brattle St) · Cambridge

Lovestruck Books

Romance-focused independent bookstore with a bar and cafe in Harvard Square.

Heads up: Focus on authors with a strong Greater Boston connection; romance-themed books get priority.

FormConsignmentBooks
Back Bay (Newbury Street) · Boston

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Family-run Back Bay bookstore and cafe on Newbury Street since 1984.

Heads up: They take a limited number of consignment books, mostly from local authors, and can't respond to every request.

FormConsignmentBooks

Atlanta · 8 shops

Atlanta page →
Agnes Scott / South Candler St · Decatur

Charis Books & More

Feminist bookstore, now in Decatur across from Agnes Scott College, with the nonprofit Charis Circle running events.

Heads up: Consignment only for local authors, and not by mail.

EmailLocal self-published authorsBooks
North Decatur Rd · Decatur

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Independent general bookstore in Decatur with a Georgia Authors section.

Not accepting right now. The Georgia Author Program is on hold until further notice (updated 6/25/26).

EmailConsignment + feesBooks
Poncey-Highland · Atlanta

The Pharmacy at The Supermarket

Small gift shop inside The Supermarket arts venue, where every shelf is stocked by a local Atlanta maker.

Heads up: In person only, no online shop.

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Buckhead (Piedmont Rd) · Atlanta

Oxford Comics & Games

Long-running Atlanta comics, games and pop-culture shop.

Heads up: Atlanta-based artists only, consignment only.

PhoneEmailConsignment directly with the artistBooksArt
West Ponce de Leon Ave · Decatur

Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop

Romance-only bookshop in Decatur.

Heads up: Romance titles only; ISBN-13, professional design, and title and author on the spine required.

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West End · Atlanta

Tassili's Raw Reality Cafe

West End raw vegan cafe that stocks refrigerated goods, dry goods, snacks and drinks from outside vendors.

Heads up: Food products only: needs a ServSafe Food Handler certificate and FDA/GDA labeling.

FormEmailWholesale product placementFood & culinary
Crabapple Market · Milton

Evimero Marketplace

Curated gift shop in Milton's Crabapple Market selling ethically sourced, handmade goods from local makers and fair-trade groups, plus custom gift boxes.

Heads up: Paid program: rent plus a percentage of sales, amounts not published.

FormEmailRent + % of salesGiftsJewelryKids & toys
Downtown Kennesaw (Dallas Street) · Kennesaw

The Brown Dog Bookshop

Kennesaw independent bookstore with book clubs, author events and a consignment shelf for local makers.

Heads up: Makers must be within about a half hour of Kennesaw.

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Minneapolis–St. Paul · 7 shops

Minneapolis–St. Paul page →
Northeast Minneapolis (also 'i like you too' on Snelling Ave, St. Paul) · Minneapolis

i like you

Handmade-gift shop of local and independent makers, now two stores (Northeast Minneapolis and St. Paul) and 300+ artists over 18 years.

Heads up: 3-mile exclusivity on the same products.

EmailConsignmentGiftsStationeryApparel
Downtown East (Open Book) · Minneapolis

The Shop at Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Book-arts center shop carrying 275+ consignment artists: zines, journals, artists' books, prints, paper and cards.

Not accepting right now. General consignment closed until Winter/Spring 2028; narrower calls in January and May 2027.

FormConsignmentBooksStationeryArt
Prospect Park (University Ave SE) · Minneapolis

Textile Center Shop

Fiber-art center with a year-round retail shop that more than doubles into the galleries each November-December.

Not accepting right now. The 2026 call for new artists closed August 12; the next annual call isn't dated.

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Macalester-Groveland (Snelling Ave) · St. Paul

Next Chapter Booksellers

St. Paul general independent bookstore.

Heads up: No consignment requests in November-December (held to the new year).

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not stated · St. Paul

Red Balloon Bookshop

Children's bookshop in St. Paul.

Heads up: No new consignments November 1–January 3. Titles available through Ingram don't qualify.

EmailConsignmentBooksKids & toys
Wedge (Lowry Hill East) · Minneapolis

Boneshaker Books

Volunteer-run radical bookstore in the Wedge neighborhood.

Heads up: In person only, no mail.

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Northeast (Jackson St NE) · Minneapolis

The Second Hand

Tabletop-gaming store and venue that prioritizes local creators: dice, minis, soaps and more.

Heads up: Gaming-focused.

FormEmailConsignmentGiftsArtKids & toys

Washington, DC · 3 shops

Washington, DC page →

San Diego · 4 shops

San Diego page →

Houston · 6 shops

Houston page →
West Houston (Memorial Drive at Dairy Ashford) · Houston

Blue Willow Bookshop

West Houston's neighborhood bookshop, at the corner of Memorial and Dairy Ashford since 1996 (a bookshop on that site since 1973).

Heads up: Paid program: $25 administrative fee. Greater Houston authors only.

EmailConsignment + feesBooks
Upper Kirby / Rice Village area (Bissonnet Street) · Houston

Brazos Bookstore

Independent literary bookstore in Houston since 1974, owned by a group of Houstonians; strong in literature, art and architecture, and children's books.

Heads up: The 2026 consignment window has closed (it reopens in late spring/early summer). Stocking requests for distributed books stay open.

EmailConsignment (annual review) + wholesaleBooks
Woodland Square Blvd · Conroe

The Adventure Begins

Game and hobby store that hosts original art by local artists on its walls and shelves.

EmailIn-store consignmentArtGifts
Woodlands Parkway · The Woodlands

Village Books

Indie bookshop in The Woodlands with events and a nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary.

Heads up: No spiral-bound books and nothing with AI-generated stories, art or illustrations.

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Broadway Street · Pearland

LIT Java Coffee & Books

Coffee shop and bookstore in Pearland with book clubs and author events.

Heads up: Mailed books are not returned.

FormMail samplesBooks
Fifth Ward (Lyons Avenue) · Houston

SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore

Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.

Heads up: Paid program: $49.99 a month plus 20% of sales.

EmailMonthly membership + feesBooksGifts

Dallas–Fort Worth · 3 shops

Dallas–Fort Worth page →

New Orleans · 4 shops

New Orleans page →

Elsewhere in Washington · 1 shop

All Washington shops →

Questions

What split do consignment shops offer makers?

Splits differ by shop, and some add fees. Among the shops on this page that publish terms: The WonderMart: 50% to the brand. Consignment first; some wholesale via Faire. Fees: Brand Partner Fee of $35/month, billed separately (not deducted from payouts), plus a 50% commission on sales (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Flying Solo: 85% to the brand. Brand receives 85% of retail price for items sold (per their page). Fees: Monthly membership fee on top of the split: $3,500/month for clothing, $2,500/month for jewelry & accessories (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Rue Saint Paul: 60% to the brand. Consignment (also membership; limited wholesale). No fees (per the shop).; Vroman's Bookstore: 55% to the author. Paid consignment (books): $298 author-paid package; Vroman's pays 55% of sales. Free placement route requires Ingram distribution. Fees: Local Author Consignment Package: $298 paid by the author up front (8 copies for 90 days); Vroman's pays 55% of sales (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; South Pas Vintage: 70% to the brand. Consignment (artist/handcrafted table): $0 rent + 30% commission on sales; $100/month sales minimum. Fees: Artist or locally hand-crafted table: $0/month rent + 30% commission on sales, with a $100/month sales minimum (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Paperish Mess: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50/50 split, sales reports and payments monthly.; Quimby's Bookstore: 50% to the author. Consignment: Quimby's pays 50% of the actual sale price. Fees: $2.50 ACH processing fee deducted from payouts above $50; no payout for sales more than 1 year old (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Women & Children First: 60% to the author. Consignment (self-published zines/chapbooks): author receives 60% of cover price.; Wolfbait & B-Girls: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50/50.; Midwest Nice: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50% commission on retail price; artist sets the price.; Cape & Cowl Comics: 50% to the author. Consignment: artist gets 50% of cover price, paid on request (at most monthly). Fees: PayPal payout fees are paid by the artist; products unchecked for 6+ months may be treated as abandoned (per their consignment agreement PDF, dated 2019, checked 2026-10-17).; Green Apple Books: 50% to the author. Consignment: 50% to consigner, 50% to Green Apple; titles carried about 3-4 months.; Hicklebee's: 60% to the author. Consignment: Hicklebee's pays 60% of retail on sold copies and keeps 40%; 5 copies to start, stocked at least 3 months. Fees: $45.00 per-title handling fee, paid after a title is accepted; Hicklebee's keeps 40% of retail (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Modern Mouse: 60% to the brand. Consignment: 60/40 with no fees, or 50/50 with a $10 monthly fee. Fees: Option of 50/50 split with a $10 monthly fee instead of 60/40 with no fees (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Underdog Film Lab: 100% to the author. Consignment: you receive 100% of sales.; Needles & Pens: 50% to the author. Consignment: 50/50 split.; The Handmade Showroom: 50% to the brand. Mostly wholesale; some artists invited on 50/50 consignment. No fees (per the shop).; Columbia City Gallery Gift Shop: 50% to the brand. Consignment: gallery keeps 50% commission; paid monthly by check on the 15th.; Third Place Books: 60% to the author. Consignment: generally a 40% discount (author gets 60%).; Island Books: 60% to the author. Consignment: author receives 60% of retail; books kept 6 months initially.; Ophelia's Books: 60% to the author. Consignment: author receives 60% of retail; up to 3 copies for at least 3 months; paid quarterly.; Suquamish Museum Store: 60% to the brand. Consignment: artist receives 60% of the sale price; paid monthly; discounts come out of the museum's share.; BIMA Museum Store (Bainbridge Island Museum of Art): 60% to the brand. Consignment: 60% to the artist, 40% to BIMA.; Elliott Bay Book Company: 60% to the author. Consignment: 60/40.; Experiment PDX: 60% to the brand. Consignment: 60% to the artist, 40% to the shop (gift shop).; Sonny's House: 70% to the brand. Consignment: 70% to the artist; 3-month contracts; paid monthly. Fees: One-time $20 setup fee for new consignors (waived for BIPOC creatives); account fees of $2 per unbacked/unsleeved print and $0.50 per unhangable pin, button, keychain, sticker sheet or patch, taken from payouts (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Annie Bloom's Books: 60% to the author. Bought from the publisher when available; otherwise consignment only on request: 60% to the author, 90-day minimum.; Arts Council of Lake Oswego Artspace: 70% to the brand. Artist receives 70% of the purchase price; sales handled by ACLO.; Floating World Comics: 50% to the author. Consignment: 50% of cover price; 3-month shelving period.; Reading Frenzy: 60% to the author. Consignment: they pay 60% of cover price; about 3 months.; Mother Foucault's Bookshop: 50% to the author. Consignment: 50/50 split with the author or publisher.; Radius Art Studio: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50/50 for non-members, 60/40 for members.; Pop-Local: 50% to the brand. Typically consignment, 50/50 (net of discounts up to 10%, before sales tax), paid monthly; very limited wholesale budget.; Paloma Consignment: 50% to the brand. Wholesale (bought outright) or consignment: maker earns 50% of the sale price. Fees: No upfront cost for consignment (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Parker + Scott: 60% to the brand. Wholesale or consignment; consignment typically 60/40 in the consignor's favor, paid monthly by ACH.; BookPeople: Not stated. Consignment for 6 months; $25 handling fee, or $75 including 2 weeks on the front 'Whale' table; paid only for copies sold. Fees: $25 basic consignment handling fee (6 months on shelf) or $75 package adding 2 weeks on the front 'Whale' table (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Old Bakery & Emporium Artisan Emporium: 80% to the brand. Consignment: 80% to the artist; artist becomes an official city vendor.; BookWoman: 60% to the author. Consignment: 60% of cover price to the author; one-year term.; Dear Diary Coffee: 65% to the brand. Shop takes a 35% commission (artist keeps 65%); year-long shelf residency.; The Clay Studio Gallery Shop: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50/50 commission split (discounts come out of the Studio's half), minimum six-month term; paid mid-month for the previous month's sales.; Center for Art in Wood Museum Store: 50% to the brand. Wholesale or consignment; consignment pays the artist 50% of retail.; DVAA Members Flat File (Da Vinci Art Alliance): 70% to the brand. Members receive 70% of the sale; paid within 30 days of sale.; Fern and Skye: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50/50 split, monthly payouts; wholesale also considered. Fees: No upfront costs, rent or monthly fees (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Denver Book Society: Not stated. Consignment; $50 per title setup fee; only for authors who schedule an author event ($350 event fee includes the consignment fee). Fees: $50 per title consignment setup fee; author events cost $350 including the consignment fee, and consignment is only offered to authors who schedule an event (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Kilgore Books & Comics: 60% to the author. Consignment: usually 2-3 copies per issue; you get 60% of cover, or 50% of cover plus shipping, your choice.; Boulder Bookstore: 50% to the author. Consignment: they pay no more than 50%; $35 basic handling fee for 5 copies displayed 3 months; optional promotional packages $100/$175/$200. Fees: $35 basic consignment handling fee (5 copies, 3 months); promotional packages $100 (main-floor display), $175 (adds newsletter and web feature) and $200 (adds YouTube author Q&A), each with 10 copies (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Boulder Fastframe: 70% to the brand. Gallery commission: 70% to the artist on all sales.; The New Local: 50% to the brand. Gallery commission: 50/50 split on all artwork sold.; Southern Underground Gallery: 70% to the brand. Gallery commission: 30% on sold works (70% to the artist); artist keeps rights to unsold work.; Turnip Green Creative Reuse Artist Marketplace: 70% to the brand. Artists receive 70% of sales; pieces individually priced.; Centennial Art Center Gallery: 70% to the brand. Artists receive 70% of the pre-tax sale price, paid about 2-4 weeks after the show closes.; Chauvet Arts: 40% to the brand. Consignment: 40% of the final sale price to the consignee, 60% to Chauvet unless otherwise agreed; paid by the 15th of the month after the sale.; Diversity Consignment: 50% to the brand. Local artist/designer program: 50/50 split, 60-day consignment period, $20 account opening fee. Fees: $20 account opening fee for approved local artist/designer accounts (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Brookline Booksmith: 60% to the author. Self-published: consignment, 60% of cover price to the author; traditionally published: standard discount from their regular vendors.; Porter Square Books: 60% to the author. Consignment: 60% of the selling price to the author, minimum 3-month display, paid twice a year (April and October).; Harvard Book Store: 60% to the author. Consignment: 60% of cover price to the author; all transactions in person; unsold copies must be claimed within three months.; Rozzie Bound Co-op: 50% to the author. Ingram, returnable, 40%+ discount; or by exception on consignment with the store keeping 50%.; Charis Books & More: 60% to the author. Local self-published authors: 60/40 consignment, author sets the price and gets 60%; 90-day renewable contract or per event; paid about 30 days after the consignment period; otherwise ordered from distributors.; Eagle Eye Book Shop: 60% to the author. Consignment: 3-month term, 60% of the consignor-set retail price to the author, paid quarterly by check; plans at $50 (Essential: Georgia Authors shelf, social posts) or $125 (Featured: front display, newsletter, consultation). Fees: Consignment plans: Essential $50 or Featured $125 (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop: 60% to the author. Consignment: 60/40, author sets the price and gets 60%; one quarter (renewable) or per event; author supplies 5 copies and restocks; paid quarterly by mailed check.; i like you: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50% of the sale to the artist; minimum 30 days; paid monthly (checks ready by the 5th; under $25 rolls over); no selling the same product in a competing shop within 3 miles.; The Shop at Minnesota Center for Book Arts: 60% to the author. Consignment: artists keep 60% of the sale.; Textile Center Shop: 50% to the brand. Consignment: 50% of retail to nonmembers, 60% to Textile Center members and BIPOC artists; monthly payments; artist sets prices and tags items; $10 contract fee for accepted artists ($5 for BIPOC artists). Fees: Contract fee for accepted artists: $10 ($5 for BIPOC artists) (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Red Balloon Bookshop: 60% to the author. Consignment: 60% of retail to the consignor; minimum 4 months; paid quarterly; titles with no sales in 4 months are removed.; Boneshaker Books: 66% to the author. Consignment: 66% to the consignor, 33% to Boneshaker (rounding in the consignor's favor); payouts calculated quarterly.; Politics and Prose: 55% to the author. Consignment: 55% to the author, 45% to the store; up to three copies at a time; reviewed each fiscal quarter, guaranteed two quarters; checks when royalties reach $50 (otherwise rollover or store credit). Fees: $30 handling and stocking fee, plus a two-year store membership (currently $85) unless already a member for two years (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Little District Books: 60% to the author. Art consignment: the store keeps 40% of the retail price the artist sets (artist receives 60%); books are not taken on consignment.; Del Ray Artisans Alcove Gift Shop: 80% to the brand. Consignment: 20% commission to Del Ray Artisans (artist keeps 80%); two-month display; sold pieces can be replaced with similar work at no extra fee. Fees: $10 application fee per Alcove call; Del Ray Artisans membership required (Individual $60) (per their pages, checked 2026-10-17).; Second Shapes Bookstore: 60% to the author. Consignment: 60/40 split with most consignors, 60% to you (other arrangements by email); monthly payment on the last day of the month by check or Venmo; checks must be cashed within 30 days.; Evimero Marketplace: Not stated. Consignment model with rent plus a percentage of sales (amounts not published); includes a small space for one vendor workshop per quarter. Fees: Rent plus a percentage of sales; amounts not stated (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; The Brown Dog Bookshop: 50% to the author. Maker consignment: most consignors receive 50% of the sale price; the store displays, markets and handles all transactions. Book terms not stated.; The Gallery@57: 50% to the brand. Consignment: consignors receive 50% of revenue (higher with volunteering); payments monthly or once revenue reaches $50; the shop provides price tags. Fees: $100 per year consignor fee; higher revenue share and fee waiver depending on volunteer hours (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Lovestruck Books: 60% to the author. Consignment: two copies to start; author receives 60% of the retail price they set; inventory checked quarterly with payment after each quarter; unsold books returned after 3 months (collect within 30 days or they're donated).; Handmade TN (Coffee County Creative Collective): Not stated. Membership collective: tiers from $20 to $120 depending on space; creators stock and check their own inventory every two weeks; payment for sales available by the 10th of each month. Fees: Membership $20-$120 depending on space (billing period not stated); $40 per missed shift without notice for active members (per their pages, checked 2026-10-17).; Crystals & Jewelry Emporium: 50% to the brand. Consignment: profits split 50/50. Items are sold in the store and in their once- or twice-weekly Instagram Live sales. Three tries at your price, then 20-25% markdowns, then they discuss further discounts with you. Payouts by PayPal or Venmo, or store credit worth 10-50% more. Fees: No fee stated beyond the 50/50 profit split; consignors pay inbound shipping and the store covers packaging and shipping to buyers (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Gallery at Land's End: 55% to the brand. Consignment: 55% artist / 45% shop. Accepted work gets a 3-month trial; slow sellers are returned and good sellers are asked to restock.; Oceanside Art Collective: 50% to the brand. Three shelf tiers (3'w x 16"d x 18"h): 50/50 consignment with no rent and one 7-hour shift; 60/40 with $30/month rent and one 7-hour shift; 75/25 with $50/month rent. All tiers include marketing, sales tracking and community events. Fees: Shelf tiers: $0/month at 50/50 with one 7-hour shift; $30/month at 60/40 with one 7-hour shift; $50/month at 75/25 (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Blue Willow Bookshop: 60% to the author. Consignment: author receives 60% of the sale price; books are displayed for up to 3 months; a $25 administrative fee (check or cash) applies. Unsold books not picked up within 30 days of the period ending are donated. Fees: $25 administrative fee (check or cash) per consignment; author receives 60% of sales; up to 3 months on display (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; Village Books: 60% to the author. Ingram titles are ordered normally. Consignment: they pay 60% on sale; up to 3 months on display; at the end you're paid by check (mailed or held in store) and collect unsold items, which are donated if not picked up within 30 days. Consignor bears loss from damage or theft.; SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore: 80% to the author. Monthly membership: provide at least 10 books or items as starting inventory and restock when you fall below 5; weekly payouts of your sales minus 20% for administrative costs; featured in email, text, social and in-store promotion. No refunds; cancel any time; members pay return shipping for inventory. Fees: $49.99/month membership plus 20% of sales for administrative costs; no refunds, cancel any time (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; The Dock Bookshop: Not stated. Lighthouse tiers run $25, $150, $200 or $300 a year. Every tier includes a single book placement, the Consignment-to-Pre-Purchase Program and author marketing materials; higher tiers add multiple-book placement, eBlasts, social posts, a website listing, space rental and event slots. Audio book production is $400. Fees: Lighthouse Author Services annual fee: $25 (Tier 1), $150 (Tier 2), $200 (Tier 3) or $300 (Top Tier); audio book production $400 (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).; The Mosaic Market: 65% to the brand. Commission only, no rent and no minimum product requirement: the store keeps 35% of each sale. The store merchandises; vendors price their goods with the store's barcode labels. Payouts twice a month once you've earned $50 (at least quarterly). Items that don't move in 90 days may be returned.; HereAfter: 70% to the brand. Consignment, split 70/30 (vendor keeps 70%). Vendors control their own display and stock, and each gets a barcode to track sales; the shop handles sales, taxes, fees and packaging.; Farmer's: An Everyday Farmstop: 70% to the brand. Consignment: producers keep ownership and set their own prices, and are paid out twice a month at 70% of the retail price. The rest set terms when they reply, so ask before you send stock.

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