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
New York City page →From Here to Sunday
Shop + gallery; a large portion of the collection is by NYC-local artists, plus US and international artists.
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.
Lockwood
Looking for 'unique, locally made goods' that complement the current selection. Multiple NYC shops.
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.
The Astoria Bookshop
Independent bookshop; won't consider submissions whose links point only to Amazon.
KinKa
Salon gallery + store; also features culinary products from local growers and makers.
TrendyMrkt
Emerging brands and local makers geared toward healthy lifestyles, empowerment, work-life balance and community.
Coil & Cord
Queer-owned rope studio and creative space building out a retail section of local makers' goods; also hosts makers markets.
The Wild
Greenpoint shop that loves supporting local makers and artists.
Los Angeles · 10 shops
Los Angeles page →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.
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.
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.
Skylight Books
Independent bookstore with a zine section.
Heads up: We couldn't open skylightbooks.com directly (it blocks automated checks).
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.
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.
Flintridge Bookstore
Independent bookstore with a consignment program to feature local authors.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago · 9 shops
Chicago page →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'.
Milk Handmade
Andersonville shop selling exclusively sustainably and ethically made clothing, jewelry, apothecary and home goods.
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.
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).
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.
Bookie's
Independent bookstore that gives special consideration to authors with a strong Chicago or regional connection.
San Francisco Bay Area · 8 shops
San Francisco Bay Area page →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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle · 9 shops
Seattle page →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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Pipe and Row
Fremont women's boutique (since 2014) mixing local artists and international designers.
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.
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.
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).
Portland · 12 shops
Portland page →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.
Annie Bloom's Books
Multnomah Village independent bookstore that supports local authors who actively promote indie bookstores.
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.
MadeHere
Pearl District shop for nearly 200 makers from the greater Portland area.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin · 11 shops
Austin page →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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philadelphia · 5 shops
Philadelphia page →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.
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.
Weavers Way Co-op
Member-owned food co-op with stores in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill and Ambler, sourcing fresh, local goods.
Heads up: Strict ingredient standards (e.g.
South Philly Food Co-op
Community-owned grocery co-op building relationships with farmers, producers and cooperatives.
Heads up: They prioritize local (within 100 miles) and regional producers and minority-owned businesses.
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.
Denver · 13 shops
Denver page →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.
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.
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).
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.
Second Star to the Right
Independent children's bookstore on Old South Pearl with storytimes and book clubs.
Heads up: Colorado authors/illustrators only.
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.
Boulder Bookstore
Downtown Boulder's large independent bookstore (since 1973) with a Local Author display and consignment program.
Heads up: Colorado authors only.
Bliss
Locally owned Pearl Street gift and home accent boutique that loves local artisans.
Not accepting right now. Artisan submissions are closed.
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.
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.
Nashville · 12 shops
Nashville page →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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boston · 9 shops
Boston page →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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta · 13 shops
Atlanta page →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.
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.
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).
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.
Oxford Comics & Games
Long-running Atlanta comics, games and pop-culture shop.
Heads up: Atlanta-based artists only, consignment only.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis–St. Paul · 7 shops
Minneapolis–St. Paul page →Next Chapter Booksellers
St. Paul general independent bookstore.
Heads up: No consignment requests in November-December (held to the new year).
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.
Wedge Community Co-ops
Minneapolis grocery co-op (two stores) prioritizing organic and local products.
Heads up: Products must meet their product standards.
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.
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.
The Second Hand
Tabletop-gaming store and venue that prioritizes local creators: dice, minis, soaps and more.
Heads up: Gaming-focused.
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.
Washington, DC · 6 shops
Washington, DC page →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.
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.
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.
Lost City Books
Adams Morgan bookstore of new and used books, growing a local zine section.
Heads up: Zines only; terms aren't published.
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).
San Diego · 11 shops
San Diego page →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.
Mysterious Galaxy
Genre-fiction bookstore: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, romance, YA and middle grade.
Heads up: Novels in their core genres only.
The Book Catapult
Independent neighborhood bookstore in South Park.
Heads up: No Amazon-published (or Amazon subsidiary) books.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Refill Pantry SD
Latina-owned plastic-free refill shop in Clairemont selling home, cleaning, beauty, pet and kids' essentials.
Houston · 5 shops
Houston page →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.
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.
Chardé Jewelers
Houston jewelry store since 1987 carrying 100+ designers, from fashion to fine jewelry, including local designers.
Heads up: The only process is an invitation to email designer suggestions; no terms are published.
The Adventure Begins
Game and hobby store that hosts original art by local artists on its walls and shelves.
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).
Dallas–Fort Worth · 6 shops
Dallas–Fort Worth page →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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans · 7 shops
New Orleans page →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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.