Gift shops accepting new brands & makers

Pink Olive

Eclectic gift shop of 'beautiful, inspiring and thoughtful' items; actively seeks new artists whose work complements the current assortment.

From Here to Sunday

Shop + gallery; a large portion of the collection is by NYC-local artists, plus US and international artists.

RIDER

Two Park Slope gift shops with a 'New York Made' section; more product in-store than online.

The WonderMart

Exclusively stocks goods made or designed in New York State; looks for giftable, well-made, retail-ready products.

Brooklyn Made Store

Built on local makers, artists and independent brands with 'real Brooklyn energy'. Two stores (Industry City and City Point).

A.MANO Brooklyn

Gift and stationery shop with curated home décor, Brooklyn artists' work, greeting cards and a small café.

Driggs Mercantile

Owner-curated, 'very selective' but open to new brands and artists. Sister store Red Pearl nearby.

Lockwood

Looking for 'unique, locally made goods' that complement the current selection. Multiple NYC shops.

NiLu

100% Black-owned gift and lifestyle shop; policy to seek out BIPOC makers, creators and artists first.

New York Historical Museum Store

Museum store focused on New York history; NY-themed gifts, books, ornaments.

Museum of the City of New York Shop

Everything must reflect the history and culture of New York City.

Brooklyn Museum Shop

Brooklyn Museum's shop.

MoMA Design Store

Design-led assortment 'from beautiful home decor to problem-solving tech innovations'.

Magpie

Brick-and-mortar shop with more product in-store than online; limited space, selective.

Exit9 Gift Emporium

Mom-and-pop gift shop; 'unique, whimsical, quirky and functional', off-beat books, themed versions of everyday items.

Pema New York

Brooklyn shop curating a 'collection of artists'.

Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store

Park Slope general store.

The Wild

Greenpoint shop that loves supporting local makers and artists.

Leanna Lin's Wonderland

Playful gift shop + art gallery 'for the young at heart'; focus on California and West Coast artists and brands. Won't carry lines already sold elsewhere in Eagle Rock (90041).

Merci Milo

Small family-owned shop of handmade, unique toys and accessories for children from local artisans, traditional toy makers, 'creative mamas' and global brands.

Heads up: Still an LA shop: the Highland Park store at 6017 Echo Street is open daily.

LAKE

Boutique since 2007 'committed to bringing independent artisans into our neighborhood': gifts, natural apothecary, clothing and jewelry.

Soragumi

Anime/game merch shop (official Genshin merchandise, figures, blind boxes) that also carries local and international artists and brands and hosts events. Second store in Buena Park.

Heads up: Consignment is mentioned in one line on their homepage; no consignment terms are published.

General Store

'Simple, well-made things' imagined and crafted by artists and makers; supports a network of independent artists. Sister store in San Francisco.

Urbanic Paper Boutique

Paper and design boutique sourcing 'the best-of-the-best from makers all over the world'; blends modern style and vintage charm.

Japanese American National Museum Store

Museum store offering crafts, publications, recordings and merchandise that 'illustrate the richness, understanding, and appreciation of the Japanese American experience.'

Heads up: JANM's Pavilion has been closed for renovation since January 6, 2025 and reopens January 23, 2027.

Craft Contemporary Shop

Museum shop that independently sources most products; open to handmade, artist and artisan-made work. The museum also runs juried Makers Market and Holiday Marketplace events.

Academy Museum Store

Store of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Heads up: The submission page is an embedded Airtable form; we couldn't read its fields.

WACKO / Soap Plant

Pop-culture gift and book emporium with the La Luz de Jesus art gallery inside (gallery submissions go to info@laluzdejesus.com).

Shout and About

Gift shop opened in 2015; second shop in Carlsbad (opened 2022). Owner-run.

Burro

Abbot Kinney shop since 1999, inspired by the American West: stationery, trinkets, coffee-table books, handcrafted accessories, and goods for hearth and home.

FOLD Gallery & Shop

Gallery and shop above The Last Bookstore with heavy tourist foot traffic; shows painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber art and illustration.

Lundeen's

Gift shop across from City Hall that's 'always excited to discover new makers and thoughtfully designed products.' Offers complimentary gift wrap.

Stay Home Friend

Gift shop with unique finds by local artists and sustainably minded gifts.

Heads up: There's no dedicated submissions page; the shop says to use its general contact form for brand submissions.

Myrtle

Shop for brands created or co-created by a visible female designer with an interest in sustainable manufacture; also carries apothecary, home and gift items by female designers. In Echo Park 2011-2017, now at ROW DTLA.

Broome St. General Store

General store and cafe with a Silver Lake flagship and a shop at Platform in Culver City.

Junior High

Multipurpose gallery and events space whose consignment shop is all small-batch, one-of-a-kind work handmade by local artisans; shop is always in rotation.

Lucky Penny General Store

Independent, women-owned neighborhood shop that's 'passionate about supporting local artists, makers': gifts, home goods, jewelry, art, stationery, apothecary, clothing and locally made products. Hosts events and workshops.

Heads up: There's no dedicated submissions page; the shop says to use its general contact form for brand submissions.

Paper Plant Co.

Stationery, home and gift boutique in Historic Chinatown with a strong Japanese stationery assortment.

Gallery Nucleus

Gallery since 2004 with a boutique bookstore/gift shop up front, focused on illustrated and entertainment art. Second location in Portland.

Magpi

'A Place to Gather Beautiful Things': apparel, home décor, artisan-made goods, vintage finds, gifts and pantry items. Second store in Cedar Glen (Lake Arrowhead).

Monarca Sol Collective

Artisan marketplace boutique (formerly Mercadito Monarca) with handmade goods from Indigenous artisans in Mexico and local Latinx makers; collective model for underrepresented makers.

SOW

Chicago boutique for local artisans' handmade goods, art, jewelry, textiles, souvenirs and gifts.

Heads up: Their page says there's a likelihood they'll use a waitlist 'as we proceed through the summer season'.

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'.

Ponnopozz Art and Gifts

Art and gift shop with a 'fun, colorful, quirky and joyful' aesthetic that spotlights small businesses.

Inkling

Gift shop of quirky gifts, greeting cards, an apothecary section and home goods.

MCA Chicago Store

Store of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Neighborly

Woman-owned home and gift shop of independently made goods, supporting 200+ small businesses.

Heads up: Two shops (Lincoln Square and Wicker Park).

Wolfbait & B-Girls

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

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.

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.

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.

Newberry Library Bookshop

Bookshop of the Newberry, Chicago's independent research library.

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.

Local Take

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

The Perish Trust

Modern-day general store (since 2008) of home, hearth and old-fashioned hospitality goods, rooted in craftsmanship, history and design; also hosts artist shows.

Cha May Ching Museum Boutique (Asian Art Museum)

Asian Art Museum's store: apparel, jewelry, ceramics, tableware, cards and stationery, kids' games and toys, and books on Asian art and culture.

OMCA Store (Oakland Museum of California)

Oakland Museum of California's store, focused on California and Bay Area-made products tied to its art, history and natural sciences galleries.

The Booksmith

Haight Street independent bookstore stocking books and magazines from traditional and nontraditional publishers, plus cards and gift sidelines.

Heads up: Street address taken from a search snippet of their site (booksmith.com blocked direct fetching); verify before publishing.

Rare Device

Divisadero gift and design shop that publishes artist interviews and takes artist and designer submissions.

Heads up: The submission page is only a form; no criteria or terms are published.

Paxton Gate

Curiosity shop of ethically sourced taxidermy, bones, oddities, plants and gifts; stores in SF and Portland.

Heads up: Also has a Portland store (4204 N.

Bay-Made

Grand Lake gift shop (since 2017) run by two Lake Merritt makers, acting as a 'permanent local art and crafts fair' for Bay Area artists and makers.

Heads up: Collective memberships are closed and the portal is down; only limited email/Instagram submissions.

Modern Mouse

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

The Gallery Store at Sausalito Center for the Arts

Arts nonprofit's gallery store of one-of-a-kind and giftable work by Bay Area artists, rotated quarterly.

Heads up: Commission or split isn't stated on the page.

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.

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.

Station 7

Capitol Hill shop at 15th and Harrison that takes artist and vendor submissions.

Push/Pull

Ballard art store, gallery and class space (with store-made paints and inks) run 'by artists, for artists', selling zines, comics and artist merch.

Heads up: Not exclusive in the strict sense, but no artists already carried by another Ballard-area shop.

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts

Nonprofit gallery and shop on Winslow Way showing artists and craftspeople, with retail and exhibition opportunities.

Heads up: Terms or commission aren't published.

BIMA Museum Store (Bainbridge Island Museum of Art)

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

CITRINE design shop

Design shop in Issaquah's Gilman Village carrying designers and makers' brands.

SAM Shop (Seattle Art Museum)

Seattle Art Museum's shop and gallery, focused on local and living artists: jewelry, crafts, textiles, books, toys and Northwest Native design.

Heads up: No published submission process: the only contact is the general store email (store@seattleartmuseum.org).

Experiment PDX

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

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.

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.

MadeHere

Pearl District shop for nearly 200 makers from the greater Portland area.

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).

Two Rivers & Weird Sisters

St. Johns bookstore and yarn shop (Two Rivers Books and Weird Sisters Yarn) that hosts local-author events and maker markets.

Heads up: The form covers both shop partnerships and their markets, and no terms are published.

The Charmed Crow Collective

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

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.

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.

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.

HodgePodge Boutique & Resale

Small North Austin boutique, resale and gift shop where independent vendors rent booths; the shop handles checkout, marketing and POS tracking.

Heads up: Booth-rental model, not a buying shop.

APL Shop (Austin Public Library)

Central Library gift shop selling library-branded merchandise, book-themed products and locally sourced gifts; purchases support the library.

Clover + Maven

Always-local, always-handmade East Austin shop in the Springdale General complex, showcasing 100+ women and LGBTQIA+ artisans.

Heads up: Only women and LGBTQIA+ makers are featured.

Bullock Museum Store & Capitol Gift Shops

State Preservation Board retail for the Bullock Texas State History Museum Store and Capitol Gift Shops, favoring educational, Texas-made products.

Heads up: No products promoting universities, pro sports teams or Texas cities/regions other than 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.

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.

Maaribu

South 1st café and gift shop with a sister home and design store on Guadalupe.

Heads up: Exclusivity wanted: lines not already sold elsewhere in Austin.

Succulent Native (Austin Native & Creative)

Plant shop running a local maker collective where staff sell your products from rented wall shelves.

Heads up: Paid shelf rental plus commission.

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.

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.

Georgetown Art Center Giftshop

City of Georgetown art center with a giftshop featuring member artists, plus monthly exhibits and workshops.

Heads up: Since January 1, 2026 all giftshop artists must hold an active membership (cost not shown on the giftshop page).

Art For The People Gallery

Springdale Rd gallery and artisan market showcasing Texas artists for over 10 years.

Heads up: Open calls are per exhibition, not ongoing shelf space; check the page for current dates.

Paper Work

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

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.

The Merc

'A Texas Goods Exchange': a historic house just north of Austin hosting Texas retail artists, makers and curators.

Heads up: Texas-made only: they highlight vendors with authentic Texas roots.

Tinker & Trade

Multi-vendor maker shop featuring small Philly makers and brands, including The Broken Spine, Philly's first romance bookstore.

Heads up: Vendor terms (rent, commission or fees) are not stated on their site.

A Novel Idea on Passyunk

Independent new-and-used bookstore on East Passyunk hosting 100+ events a year, including book clubs and tarot readings.

Heads up: No books written with AI or with AI-made covers.

Collingsweird

Apparel and gift shop where 100% of the inventory is made locally, by 50+ artists from in and around South Jersey.

Heads up: Space is limited.

Occasionette

Colorful gift shop with three neighborhood locations, a big card wall and gifts that spark joy and creativity.

Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.

Charmed On South

Vintage-inspired boutique and charm bar on South Street mixing vintage finds, handmade jewelry, local art and small-batch goods from independent makers.

Heads up: The site invites artists but states no submission process or terms.

Philadelphia Independents

Old City shop selling only handmade goods by independent Philadelphia-area artists.

Heads up: You must make the work yourself and live or work in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware or Montgomery county.

Art Star

Long-running Philly shop of handmade goods by independent artists, now inside the Independence Visitor Center.

The Barnes Shop

Museum shop of the Barnes Foundation selling exclusive collection-inspired gifts and artisan-made pieces.

Heads up: Products must align with the Barnes's mission, collection and educational programs.

OMOI Life Goods

Japanese-inspired stationery and life-goods shop in Old City, open since 2006.

Moon + Arrow

Handmade boutique curating handmade, sustainable and ethically sourced goods and supporting local makers.

Heads up: Visiting Artist program terms aren't stated, and the application form requires a Google sign-in, so its contents weren't read.

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.

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.

MCA Denver Shop

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver's shop, embracing the weird, the art and originality, with inclusivity, diversity, art and community as core values. No museum admission needed to shop.

Heads up: They look for local makers and small businesses whose brands support their values.

Curate: A Local Mercantile

Local-vendor mercantile (since 2013) with 100+ local small businesses each in their own space; trained staff do all selling.

Heads up: Currently on a waitlist for space.

Makers Market

Mall storefront (since 2010) for 150+ local vendors, with trained sales staff, open 7 days a week.

Heads up: All stores are currently full; new applicants go on a waitlist.

Show of Hands

Cherry Creek gift gallery (their 'Happy Place') showing work by artists.

Heads up: Submissions aren't reviewed during the holiday season (November and December).

XO Gift Co

Wheat Ridge gift shop of handcrafted, local and one-of-a-kind gifts: jewelry, stationery, self-care, local delicacies, Colorado items and baby goods.

the LOCAL

Colorado-goods marketplace connecting shoppers with Colorado artisans, farmers, chefs and ranchers.

Heads up: Locally created Colorado goods only.

Adorne Artisan Jewelry & Goods

Golden jewelry studio-shop where Sarah DeAngelo makes hand-stamped silver jewelry in house, alongside other artisan goods.

Bliss

Locally owned Pearl Street gift and home accent boutique that loves local artisans.

Not accepting right now. Artisan submissions are closed.

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.

Made in TN

Local shop selling only Tennessee-made gifts, with four stores around Nashville and Franklin plus custom corporate gifting.

Heads up: Tennessee-made products only.

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.

Dashwood Vintage & Flora

Vintage and mid-century shop with plants and flowers in Music Valley, filled by individual vendors' spaces.

Heads up: Vendor-space model with no rent, commission or terms published.

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).

Bound Booksellers and Gifts

Franklin independent bookstore and gift shop with a local-authors shelf and author events.

Heads up: Limited shelf space; they can't carry every book submitted.

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.

Four Sisters Antiques & Vintage

Antique and vintage mall that's home to a growing community of antique dealers, collectors, makers and small-business owners. Voted best antique store in Rutherford County 2024-2026.

Heads up: Antiques-leaning vendor mall; makers are welcome but the mix is mostly dealers.

The Local Collective TN

Curated vendor marketplace of 45+ local makers, artists, collectors and small businesses in historic Watertown.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent plus 20% commission on a three-month agreement.

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).

The Local Hand

Dorchester shop, gallery and community arts space selling handmade goods by local artists, with rotating art shows and workshops.

Heads up: At least 90% of their artists live or work in Massachusetts, and at least 50% are Black, Indigenous or people of color.

Trove on Tremont

Women-owned South End boutique of artisan goods from 75+ local artists.

Heads up: Handmade work only; terms aren't published.

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.

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.

Fire Opal

Shop of American handmade jewelry, ceramics and gifts, made by artists or in their studios.

Heads up: Products must be made by the artist or in their studio, with sustainable practices.

MFA Boston Shop

The Museum of Fine Arts' shops at the Huntington Ave entrance and in the museum, plus online.

Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.

Gift at the Gardner

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's shop: curated books, stationery, jewelry and home decor reflecting the museum's eclectic style. No admission needed to shop.

Heads up: High volume of submissions; they get back only if it's a fit.

Micro Plant Studio

South Boston plant shop, billed as the first Latinx plant store in Boston, with plant workshops and maker goods.

Heads up: EIN and Massachusetts Form ST-4 required to apply.

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.

The Beehive

Atlanta's oldest retail store focused on handmade goods by local makers, run as a designer collective and incubator.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent.

HomeGrown Decatur

Decatur shop (since 2010) giving emerging local and regional makers an affordable brick-and-mortar home; now 100+ creators.

Heads up: Terms aren't published, and the application form didn't render when read.

Wild Oats & Billy Goats

Folk art and handcraft gallery-shop on the Decatur square since 2010, with a second store in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Heads up: Georgia and Florida artists only.

The Market Place of Georgia

Curated retail space of local Atlanta makers inside Atlantic Station.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly space fee, set on approval.

Empire Arts Gallery (boutique)

Woman-owned gallery with a boutique that features local Atlanta artists.

Heads up: Atlanta-area artists only; no AI-generated work.

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.

Halidom Eatery Market

Vendor market inside an East Atlanta food hall: candles, jewelry, vintage, wellness goods and gifts.

Heads up: Paid program: daily space rent.

End of the Hall

Curated maker market on the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail.

Heads up: Booth costs and terms aren't published.

The Village Retail

Ponce City Market storefront for Black-owned brands.

Heads up: Focused on Black-owned brands.

Common Ground

Curated marketplace and creative campus on the BeltLine Eastside Trail, between Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market.

Garage Door Studio

Avondale Estates gallery and retail shop (since 2014) of local art and handmade goods from 80+ artists, plus workshops.

Not accepting right now. They won't review new artists until January 2027 (submissions still accepted).

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.

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.

From the Well

Neighborhood bakery and shop in Roswell: naturally leavened bread, a cafe, wine, and seasonal, mostly local provisions, flowers and market goods.

Heads up: The only process is an email address; terms aren't published.

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.

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.

Seward Community Co-op

Minneapolis grocery co-op with two full-service stores and a cafe.

Heads up: They prioritize organic, fair-trade, minimally processed products and local, small or underrepresented-owned businesses.

The Store at Mia

Museum store of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

Heads up: They reach out only if there's an opportunity; they can't respond to every submission.

Guthrie Theater Store

Theater gift shop of handpicked gifts, open mostly in the evenings before performances.

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

The Second Hand

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

Heads up: Gaming-focused.

Explore Store at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Science museum store of STEM-themed gifts and toys.

Heads up: They prioritize independent makers, especially BIPOC or LGBTQ+, with STEM, natural history or sustainability themes.

The Future

South Minneapolis gift shop that's always looking for new artists and designers, with a consignment collection and residencies.

Heads up: Small team; you may not hear back.

The Marketplace by MÖV

Cafe marketplace inside a hot-yoga studio, stocking artisanal foods, home goods, clean skin care and local ceramics.

Heads up: A cafe with retail shelves.

Steadfast Supply

Navy Yard gift shop and community space curating story-driven products from independent makers and small brands from around the world.

Heads up: Event and market vendor slots are separate from shelf placement; none were open when checked.

Urban Dwell

Independent, veteran-owned boutique gift shop: home decor, accessories, books and stationery, kitchen items and baby gifts.

Heads up: The only process is an email address; terms and response policy aren't published.

Diament

Jeweler-owned gift shop of small, mostly women-owned brands: candles, cards, baby gifts, jewelry, home decor and handmade gifts.

Heads up: They prefer to buy from women-owned businesses but accept requests from anyone.

National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum Store

Smithsonian museum store of crafts, publications and recordings illustrating the African American experience.

Heads up: They can't respond to individual proposals and will notify you only if interested.

Shop Made in DC

Local-only gift shops (several DC locations) where everything comes from a DC-based business and is designed in the District.

Heads up: DC-based makers only.

Made in ALX

Old Town shop and collective selling art and handmade products by local artists, with workshops most weekends.

Not accepting right now. 2026 applications closed August 15; the next round isn't dated. $50 application fee plus membership fees.

Long Dark House

Small independent bookstore for horror, science fiction and strange stories, plus gifts and curiosities.

Heads up: No consignment.

Hillwood Museum Shop

Museum shop of Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.

Heads up: Buyers review submissions year-round for seasonal assortments and exhibitions.

Del Ray Artisans Alcove Gift Shop

Gift shop inside the Del Ray Artisans gallery, open 10 months a year: unframed 2-D work in bins plus jewelry, fiber, wood and ceramics.

Not accepting right now. The Oct–Nov 2026 call closed September 14; the next call isn't posted. $10 per call plus Del Ray Artisans membership ($60).

Shop Made in VA (Old Town Alexandria)

Sister store to Shop Made in DC, showcasing Virginia-based designers, artists and makers.

Heads up: Virginia-based makers only (a separate maker pool and application from Shop Made in DC).

Pangaea Outpost

Multi-merchant marketplace of about 70 independent shops in a 12,000 sq ft building in Pacific Beach.

Heads up: Paid program: rent of $100-$3,000 a month depending on size and location, plus 17% commission.

Pigment

Design-minded gift, home and plant shop that began in 2007 as a gallery for local artists; many vendors are local artists.

Heads up: No terms or criteria are published.

Gallery at Land's End

Small frame shop and gift shop in Pacific Beach selling locally made, handcrafted goods.

Heads up: San Diego County makers only, and no reselling.

The Museum Store at California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Museum store at the Center Museum carrying handcrafted items and locally designed objects by regional contemporary artists and makers.

Heads up: Local San Diego artists and vendors only.

THE MUSEUM STORE at Oceanside Museum of Art

Museum store with original work by exhibiting artists, artisan goods from local makers, OMA merch, jewelry and books. Free to enter.

Heads up: The only process is an email address; no terms are published.

Willow

Locally owned, maker-based shop in Ocean Beach with one-of-a-kind gifts, functional art and home decor.

Heads up: No terms are published.

Our Story

North Park shop with a vendor program for outside brands and makers.

Heads up: The form is the only published detail; no terms, criteria or product focus.

Artelexia

Mexican-inspired gift, home and craft shop in North Park.

Heads up: Samples aren't accepted at the store, and items left there for review won't be considered.

Oceanside Art Collective

Curated creative space in downtown Oceanside combining local makers' retail with art workshops and community events.

Heads up: Paid tiers: $30 or $50 a month shelf rent; the $0 tier needs a 7-hour shift.

CoLabCrafts

Gift shop, boutique and workshop space on Grand Avenue selling handmade goods from 50+ local makers.

Heads up: No terms are published.

Thread Spun

Sustainable lifestyle boutique in Encinitas with ethically made apparel, home goods, beauty and gifts, plus maker workshops.

Heads up: High volume of submissions; don't be discouraged if you don't hear back quickly.

Space Montrose

Montrose shop featuring 200+ independent brands, highlighting artists and creators who live and craft in the USA.

Heads up: No terms are published, and they can't promise everyone a response.

All Inspired ART Studio & Boutique

Art studio plus boutique with 45+ local vendors' handmade goods, classes and Meet the Maker events.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent (amount not published).

Clover House Antiques

Vintage, antique and handmade multi-vendor shop in downtown Conroe.

Not accepting right now. Currently full: the form adds you to the vendor waitlist.

The Adventure Begins

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

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.

The Whimsy Artisan Boutique

Small Heights boutique of handmade art and gifts by artists and artisan crafters.

Heads up: The storefront is small, so not everyone can be accepted.

SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore

Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.

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

The Artisan Craft Boutique

Katy craft boutique showcasing local artisans (fine art, wood, glass and metal work, jewelry, self-care), with classes and monthly outdoor markets.

Heads up: Paid booth rental; prices aren't published (given on request).

The DIME Store

Downtown Denton gift shop and workshop space for handmade, small-batch and independently designed goods since 2013, carrying 50+ local and Texas-regional makers.

Not accepting right now. Maker submissions are closed for 2026 and reopen in early 2027.

Mosaic Makers Collective

Collective of Texas women makers selling handmade goods in Bishop Arts and at the Dallas Farmers Market.

Heads up: Female artisans only.

The Mercantile

Fort Worth dealer mall of 200+ booths for home decor, antiques, fashion, collectibles, jewelry and furniture.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent (amount not published) plus a 10% commission and a work-hours requirement.

Green Thistle

Sustainability-minded Race Street shop of handcrafted and upcycled goods from mostly local artists.

Heads up: The only process is an invitation to get in touch; no terms are published.

Amon Carter Museum Shop

Shop of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, with art-inspired products, artisan-made items, prints, books and toys.

Heads up: Because of high volume, they can't respond to every submission.

Bewitched Denton

Denton's first brick-and-mortar Pagan, witchy and metaphysical shop, welcoming BIPOC and LGBTQ+ seekers.

Heads up: Highly selective with limited space.

Lone Star Mercantile

Family-owned 30,000+ sq ft vendor marketplace in Allen with staffed checkout, events and a free classroom.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent (amounts on their application page) plus an 8% commission.

The Market at Ridglea

Cooperative boutique retail space in Fort Worth's Ridglea area (sister markets in Roanoke and Aledo).

Not accepting right now. Waitlisted: all locations are currently fully leased.

The Mosaic Market

Downtown Arlington collective for local artists, makers and small businesses, opened March 2024.

Heads up: Vendors are responsible for insuring their own inventory.

NRH Hive Collective

Locally owned, curated maker and boutique collective on Grapevine Highway, with workshops, seasonal markets and a tea room.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent, quoted after application review.

Gifted

Near Southside lifestyle shop of design-conscious home and personal gifts, many from local makers and small businesses.

Heads up: The only process is an invitation on their contact page to send wholesale inquiries; no terms are published.

HereAfter

Downtown Denton oddities and curiosities shop beneath a tattoo studio, for makers and collectors of the strange, rare and beautifully bizarre.

Heads up: Oddities niche; antiques and collectibles are also sold.

The JAM Shoppe at JAMNOLA

Gift shop of JAMNOLA, the Frenchmen Street immersive art experience, prioritizing New Orleans-based small businesses and makers.

Heads up: New Orleans-based makers only.

Judy at the Rink

Garden District gift shop and gallery selling home decor, tabletop, gifts and local art for more than 40 years, with a bridal registry.

Heads up: Very limited space at their single location.

Miette

Whimsical Magazine Street artist shop ('little artist warren') celebrating handmade art and Mardi Gras float art.

Heads up: Handmade only: no work whose primary creative content was generated by AI.

Home Malone

Small New Orleans shop of art and gifts designed and made in the Deep South, with two locations.

Heads up: Deep South-made only.

Le Boulevard Marketplace

8,000 sq ft Metairie marketplace showing 150 local artists and vendors, plus fine consignment of antiques and furnishings.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent is in their Booth Rental Agreement PDF, not on the page; 3-month minimum lease.

C'Mere

French Quarter shop of art, handmade things and vintage clothing by local New Orleans artists, run by a tiny-food jewelry maker.

Heads up: Only an open invitation to get in touch; no terms are published.

Vintique Marketplace

10,000+ sq ft Covington marketplace of 60+ small businesses, artists and collectors: vintage, antiques, farmhouse decor and handmade goods.

Heads up: Paid program (booth rent from $50/month).

Redoux Home Market

Northshore collective of 80+ small businesses under one roof in Mandeville: clothing, home decor, furniture, gifts, handmade goods and original art.

Heads up: Paid program: shelf or booth rent (amounts not published).

An Art Craft Studio

Mandeville shop mixing antiques, furniture, local art, honey, essential oils, custom jewelry, pottery and consignment.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent plus 15% commission. Rates come from a page dated 2017, so confirm them when you call.

Ox Lot Books

Independent bookstore on Covington's Lee Lane that also carries work by local artists and makers.

Heads up: No walk-ins without an appointment and no phone pitches.

Suquamish Museum Store

Suquamish Tribe's museum store featuring handcrafted work that celebrates Indigenous creativity.

Heads up: Open only to American Indian / Alaska Native artists.