Austin shops that support local makers & artists
These 10 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Austin; see all 124 nationwide.
The 10 shops
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.
New York City: 11 shops → · Los Angeles: 10 shops → · Chicago: 9 shops → · San Francisco Bay Area: 8 shops → · Seattle: 9 shops → · Portland: 11 shops → · Philadelphia: 5 shops → · Denver: 13 shops → · Boston: 7 shops → · Atlanta: 11 shops → · Minneapolis–St. Paul: 7 shops → · Washington, DC: 6 shops →