Baltimore shops that take makers on consignment
These 6 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 6 shops
The Curiosity Shop at The Peale
Museum shop at The Peale, Baltimore's community museum, mixing locally handmade goods, vintage objects and Peale-branded gear.
Heads up: Items must be unique and handmade by a local maker.
Atomic Books
Hampden bookstore known for zines, small-press and offbeat books (and John Waters fan mail).
Heads up: Cover price must be the same everywhere, including your own site.
Kestrel Cafe
Creative community café in Essex that displays and sells local artists' and makers' work and hosts classes.
Heads up: Everything must be made by the applicant.
Bohemian House
Shop on Ellicott City's historic Main Street that carries work by local artists and makers.
Heads up: Submissions are reviewed monthly, and they only reach out if interested.
Carroll County Arts Council Gift Shop
Year-round gift boutique in the Carroll Arts Center lobby with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind work by dozens of local and regional artisans.
Heads up: No buy-and-resell items.
Old Fox Books & Coffeehouse
Independent bookstore and coffeehouse on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis.
Heads up: They read every submission but will only be in touch if they can move forward.
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