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Maker focus · 164 shops in 16 states

Shops that support local makers & artists

These 164 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. They are in 18 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 · 11 shops

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Gowanus · Brooklyn

From Here to Sunday

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

FormArtGifts
Greenpoint · Brooklyn

The WonderMart

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

FormFaireConsignment first + feesGiftsHomeStationery
Industry City (Sunset Park) / Downtown Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Brooklyn Made Store

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

FormGiftsHomeApparel
Prospect Heights · Brooklyn

A.MANO Brooklyn

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

EmailHomeGiftsStationery
Astoria · Queens

Lockwood

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

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Prospect Heights · Brooklyn

The Brick Art Store

Art & gift store: artisan goods, art books, vintage records, editions by local artists, plus 'The Wall' not-for-profit gallery for young artists.

FormConsignment and/or wholesaleArtPrintsJewelry
Astoria · Queens

The Astoria Bookshop

Independent bookshop; won't consider submissions whose links point only to Amazon.

FormConsignmentBooks
East Village · Manhattan

KinKa

Salon gallery + store; also features culinary products from local growers and makers.

EmailArtFood & culinary
Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn

TrendyMrkt

Emerging brands and local makers geared toward healthy lifestyles, empowerment, work-life balance and community.

FormPaid rental programWellnessLifestyle
Gowanus · Brooklyn

Coil & Cord

Queer-owned rope studio and creative space building out a retail section of local makers' goods; also hosts makers markets.

EmailCraftArt
Greenpoint · Brooklyn

The Wild

Greenpoint shop that loves supporting local makers and artists.

EmailGiftsHome

Los Angeles · 10 shops

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Highland Park · Los Angeles

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.

EmailKids & toysBaby & KidsGifts
Pasadena

Vroman's Bookstore

Pasadena bookstore that 'is proud to support local authors.' Authors must affirm no AI was used in producing the book.

Heads up: The consignment route is a paid program: the author pays $298 up front.

FormEmailPaid consignment + feesBooks
Sunset Strip · West Hollywood

Book Soup

Bookstore that moved to a placement-only program for Southern California authors on June 1, 2025; separate form for book-talk and signing proposals.

Heads up: Booksoup.com blocks automated checks; details come from the same placement-program template Vroman's uses.

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Los Feliz · Los Angeles

Skylight Books

Independent bookstore with a zine section.

Heads up: We couldn't open skylightbooks.com directly (it blocks automated checks).

EmailBooks
Magnolia Park · Burbank

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.

FormGiftsArt
Downtown Glendale · Glendale

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.

EmailConsignmentCraftArtGifts
La Cañada Flintridge

Flintridge Bookstore

Independent bookstore with a consignment program to feature local authors.

EmailConsignmentBooks
Downtown Santa Monica · Santa Monica

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.

FormGiftsHomeJewelry
Pasadena

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.

FormCraftGiftsArt
Mission Street · South Pasadena

South Pas Vintage

Vintage shop with rack rentals and memberships, plus artist and handmade tables (personal branding allowed for artists only). Sister shop Monrovia Vintage.

Heads up: Mainly a vintage and rack-rental shop; the artist table is one of several consignment options.

EmailPhoneConsignment + feesCraftArtJewelry

Chicago · 9 shops

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Lincoln Park · Chicago

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'.

EmailWholesaleGiftsArtJewelry
Andersonville · Chicago

Milk Handmade

Andersonville shop selling exclusively sustainably and ethically made clothing, jewelry, apothecary and home goods.

EmailApparelJewelryHome
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
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.

FormConsignmentGiftsApparelArt
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
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
Beverly · Chicago

Bookie's

Independent bookstore that gives special consideration to authors with a strong Chicago or regional connection.

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San Francisco Bay Area · 8 shops

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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.

FormEmailConsignment + feesBooksArtPrints
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
Grand Lake · Oakland

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.

EmailGiftsArt
Downtown · Sausalito

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.

FormArtGifts
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

Seattle · 9 shops

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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
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
Fremont · Seattle

Pipe and Row

Fremont women's boutique (since 2014) mixing local artists and international designers.

EmailWholesaleApparelAccessories
Downtown Edmonds · Edmonds

Edmonds Bookshop

Long-running downtown Edmonds independent bookstore that supports local authors.

Heads up: Street address is from a search snippet of their contact page.

EmailBuys via IngramBooks
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.

FormConsignmentBooksArt
Downtown · Seattle

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).

EmailBuys directly from artistsJewelryGiftsBooks

Portland · 12 shops

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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.

FormEmailPrimarily consignment, especially for new merchandiseGiftsArt
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
Pearl District · Portland

MadeHere

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

EmailGifts
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
St. Johns · Portland

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.

FormBooksGifts
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.

FormWholesaleGiftsArt
Alberta Arts District · Portland

Alberta Co-op

Cooperative grocery on NE Alberta that prioritizes and uplifts local vendors.

Heads up: Grocery co-op: best for food and household products.

FormFood & culinary
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 · 11 shops

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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
North Austin · Austin

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.

FormPaid rental programGiftsJewelry
Downtown · Austin

APL Shop (Austin Public Library)

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

EmailLine sheetVendor terms not statedGiftsBooks
Allandale · Austin

Black Pearl Books

Independent bookstore that buys from local independent authors outright and hosts author events.

Not accepting right now. 'We are not currently accepting book stock requests'; no reopen date given.

FormNot consignmentBooks
East Austin · Austin

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.

FormGiftsArt
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

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.

FormPaid rental programGiftsArtHome
South Lamar · Austin

Austin Art Garage

South Austin gallery (since 2007) showing affordable original work by local artists without sales pressure.

Heads up: Often at capacity; they don't reply to every submission.

EmailGallery commission (exhibition slot)Art
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
Downtown Pflugerville (W Pecan St) · Pflugerville

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.

FormGiftsHomeApparel

Philadelphia · 5 shops

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Denver · 13 shops

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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
LoHi / Central Platte Valley · Denver

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.

FormGiftsArtBooks
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
Highland · Denver

West Side Books & Curios

Small Highland bookstore and curio shop that hosts local author events.

Heads up: Zero tolerance for generative AI (text or cover).

FormNot consignmentBooks
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
Platt Park (Old South Pearl) · Denver

Second Star to the Right

Independent children's bookstore on Old South Pearl with storytimes and book clubs.

Heads up: Colorado authors/illustrators only.

FormNot consignmentBooksKids & toys
Downtown Parker · Parker

the LOCAL

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

Heads up: Locally created Colorado goods only.

FormPaid rental programFood & culinaryGiftsHome
Downtown Golden · Golden

Adorne Artisan Jewelry & Goods

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

FormEmailJewelryGifts
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
Pearl Street Mall · Boulder

Bliss

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

Not accepting right now. Artisan submissions are closed.

FormGiftsHome
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.

FormEmailGallery commission (exhibition slot)ArtGifts

Nashville · 12 shops

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12South · Nashville

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.

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Green Hills · Nashville

Parnassus Books

Ann Patchett's independent bookstore in Green Hills, with a large local-author section and hundreds of author events a year.

Heads up: Middle Tennessee authors and illustrators only.

FormAt least 40% discount, free freight, fully returnableBooks
Downtown Franklin · Franklin

Landmark Booksellers

Independent bookstore on Franklin's Main Street with a big local-author shelf, signings and story times.

Heads up: Middle Tennessee authors are prioritized.

FormNo consignmentBooks
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
East Nashville · Nashville

Turnip Truck Natural Market

Independent natural grocer with four Nashville stores and one of the area's biggest selections of local goods.

Heads up: Products must be 100% natural (no artificial colors, sweeteners, fillers, preservatives or flavors).

EmailWholesaleFood & culinaryBeauty
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 Franklin · Franklin

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.

FormBooksGifts
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.

FormPayment structure varies by vendorFood & culinaryGiftsBeauty
East Nashville (Five Points Alley Shops) · Nashville

Fairytales Bookstore

Nashville's tiniest children's bookstore (168 sq ft) in Five Points, owned by local author Kelly Byrd: kids' books, toys, crafts, games and art supplies, with local authors' and artists' work.

Heads up: Children's books for ages 0-13 only.

EmailBooksKids & toysStationery
NW Broad St · Murfreesboro

Romance on Board Bookstore

Romance-only bookstore in Murfreesboro that began as a bookstore in a van and opened a storefront in 2026; book clubs, local-author events and workshops.

Heads up: Romance novels that follow genre conventions are preferred (others considered if noted); diverse and queer/BIPOC stories welcome.

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Historic Watertown Square · Watertown

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.

FormPaid rental programGiftsHomeApparel
Downtown Gallatin Square · Gallatin

Honey Rock Books and Cafe

Bookstore and cafe on the Gallatin square with popular, local and rare reads, internationally inspired coffee and desserts, and author talks.

Heads up: They get hundreds of submissions and may respond only if interested.

FormBooks

Boston · 9 shops

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Dorchester (Ashmont) · Boston

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.

FormGiftsArtHome
South End · Boston

Trove on Tremont

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

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

FormGiftsHomeJewelry
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
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.

FormConsignmentBooks
South Boston · Boston

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.

FormWholesale/distributor or pop-upHomeGifts
Union Square · Somerville

All She Wrote Books

Intersectional feminist and queer bookstore in Somerville with a local-author shelf.

Heads up: No consignment and no Amazon-published books.

FormNo consignmentBooks
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.

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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 · 13 shops

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Southeast Atlanta (Bill Kennedy Way) · Atlanta

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.

FormPaid rental programGiftsApparelHome
Downtown Decatur · Decatur

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.

FormGiftsArtPrints
Downtown Decatur (on the square) · Decatur

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.

FormEmailArtCeramicsJewelry
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
Atlantic Station · Atlanta

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.

FormPaid rental programGiftsHomeBeauty
Kirkwood / Hosea L. Williams Dr · Atlanta

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.

FormEmailArtGifts
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.

FormVendors receive the majority of the commission per purchaseGiftsApparelJewelry
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 College Ave · Decatur

Brave + Kind Bookshop

Decatur children's and family bookstore that also works with local authors on school visits and events.

Heads up: No consignment or independently published titles outside Ingram.

EmailNo consignmentBooksKids & toys
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.

FormConsignmentBooks
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.

FormMaker consignmentBooksArtCeramics

Minneapolis–St. Paul · 7 shops

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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.

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Lowry Hill East (Wedge) and Linden Hills · Minneapolis

Wedge Community Co-ops

Minneapolis grocery co-op (two stores) prioritizing organic and local products.

Heads up: Products must meet their product standards.

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Seward and Bryant (two stores) · Minneapolis

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.

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West 7th, Selby and East 7th (three stores) · St. Paul

Mississippi Market Co-op

St. Paul grocery co-op (three stores) supporting small local businesses and farms.

Heads up: Preference for organic, local, fair-trade, ethically produced, minimally packaged, women- and BIPOC-owned products.

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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.

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West Lake Street · Minneapolis

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.

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Washington, DC · 6 shops

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Chevy Chase DC (Connecticut Ave; other locations too) · Washington

Politics and Prose

Washington's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations.

Heads up: Paid program: $30 handling fee, plus membership for two years (currently $85) unless you've already been a member that long.

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Georgetown, Wharf, Union Market and Canopy (several locations) · Washington

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.

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Old Town (Tavern Square) · Alexandria

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.

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Capitol Hill (Barracks Row) · Washington

Little District Books

Self-described queerest bookstore in DC, with an art consignment program for local LGBTQIA+ artists.

Heads up: Art consignment is for LGBTQIA+ DMV artists who can drop off and pick up their own work.

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Adams Morgan · Washington

Lost City Books

Adams Morgan bookstore of new and used books, growing a local zine section.

Heads up: Zines only; terms aren't published.

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Old Town (King Street) · Alexandria

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).

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San Diego · 11 shops

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North Park, Point Loma (Liberty Station) and Del Mar · San Diego

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.

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Midway District (Rosecrans Street) · San Diego

Mysterious Galaxy

Genre-fiction bookstore: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, romance, YA and middle grade.

Heads up: Novels in their core genres only.

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South Park (Juniper Street) · San Diego

The Book Catapult

Independent neighborhood bookstore in South Park.

Heads up: No Amazon-published (or Amazon subsidiary) books.

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Little Italy (Kettner Boulevard) · San Diego

Day to Day Collective

Multi-vendor marketplace in Little Italy (started in North Park) where independent designers, local makers and emerging brands each curate their own display.

Heads up: The only process is a contact-form subject option; no fees or terms are published.

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Pacific Beach (Cass Street) · San Diego

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.

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Downtown Escondido (CCAE campus) · Escondido

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.

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Downtown Oceanside (Pier View Way) · Oceanside

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.

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Ocean Beach (Voltaire Street) · San Diego

Vervor Shop

Ocean Beach shop of locally made work by 330+ artists, from wall art and ceramics to jewelry, clothing, toys and furniture. Nothing mass-produced.

Heads up: No terms published.

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Downtown Oceanside (Coast Highway) · Oceanside

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.

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Downtown Escondido (Grand Avenue) · Escondido

CoLabCrafts

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

Heads up: No terms are published.

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Clairemont (Clairemont Mesa Blvd) · San Diego

Refill Pantry SD

Latina-owned plastic-free refill shop in Clairemont selling home, cleaning, beauty, pet and kids' essentials.

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Houston · 5 shops

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East Fort Worth (Meadowbrook Dr) · Fort Worth

The Dock Bookshop

East Fort Worth bookshop whose Lighthouse program connects readers with local and self-published authors; also runs book festivals and Africa & African Diaspora programming.

Heads up: Paid program: an annual Lighthouse fee ($25-$300) is required for placement.

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Downtown Denton (E McKinney St) · Denton

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.

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Race Street (Riverside) · Fort Worth

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.

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Downtown Arlington (N West St) · Arlington

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.

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Historic Downtown McKinney · McKinney

LAST Art Gallery

Artist-run cooperative gallery in McKinney's Historic Downtown Cultural District for over ten years, also selling wearables.

Heads up: Membership co-op: juried, with two gallery shifts a month plus volunteer work.

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Near Southside (6th Ave) · Fort Worth

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.

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New Orleans · 7 shops

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Marigny (Frenchmen St) · New Orleans

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.

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Mid-City (N Carrollton Ave) / Uptown (Magazine St) · New Orleans

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.

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Veterans Blvd · Metairie

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.

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Bayou St. John (Hagan Ave) · New Orleans

Farmer's: An Everyday Farmstop

Year-round all-local farm store near Bayou St. John for growers, fishers, ranchers and food makers from Louisiana and South Mississippi.

Heads up: Food and farm products only (prepared food, pantry goods, produce and similar).

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French Quarter (N Peters St) · New Orleans

Dutch Alley Artist's Co-op

French Quarter artist co-op since 2003, a few doors down from Café Du Monde.

Not accepting right now. Membership is full; join the prospective-artist list.

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Uptown (Magazine St at Napoleon) · New Orleans

Peaches Records

New Orleans music store since 1975 ('Pick of the Crop'), with in-store shows and signings.

Heads up: Music only (CDs and vinyl from local artists).

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Downtown Covington (Lee Lane) · Covington

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.

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