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Baltimore gift shops accepting new brands

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

South Baltimore · Baltimore

Baltimore Museum of Industry Gift Shop

Museum shop at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, carrying Baltimore-made apparel, tote bags, aromatherapy, hand-forged iron and jewelry.

Heads up: There's no published maker program.

EmailPhoneApparelAccessoriesJewelry
Lauraville · Baltimore

Snug Books

Independent neighborhood bookstore on Harford Road in Lauraville.

Heads up: They get many requests and only reply if it's a good fit.

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Essex

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.

FormConsignment, 60% artist / 40% caféArtGiftsBooks
Old Ellicott City · Ellicott City

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.

FormWork they bring in is taken on consignmentArtGiftsHome
Old Ellicott City · Ellicott City

Artists' Gallery of Ellicott City

Member-owned cooperative gallery in the heart of old Ellicott City with quarterly shows.

Heads up: Openings are limited (currently seeking one artist).

FormJuried artist co-op: dues, gallery shifts, commissionArtPrintsCards
Downtown Bel Air · Bel Air

Harford Artists' Association & Gallery

Volunteer-run artists' association gallery in Bel Air's Armory Marketplace; all work on display is for sale.

Heads up: Members are expected to volunteer.

FormEmailMembership gallery; dues and commission not statedArtGifts

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