Charlotte shops that support local makers & artists
These 8 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Charlotte; see all 274 nationwide.
The 8 shops
Park Road Books
Charlotte's long-running independent bookstore in the Park Road Shopping Center, with a strong local-author shelf and regular author events.
Belmont Bookshop
Independent bookshop on Belmont's Main Street that makes room for Carolinas authors.
Heads up: NC and SC residents only, with priority for Charlotte-metro authors.
Paper Skyscraper
Dilworth gift shop of unique gifts, Charlotte souvenirs, local products and decor; Charlotte Magazine's best local gift shop 26 years running.
Heads up: No review timeline, and they may not reply to every proposal.
CLT Find
Uptown boutique of Charlotte souvenirs, gifts and treats from 90+ local makers and purveyors.
Heads up: Curated; not every submission is accepted.
The Shop at Mooresville Arts
Nonprofit gallery's shop of jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, glass, woodwork and cards from selected local artists.
Heads up: Seasonal juried rounds; the Holiday Shop call details are still 'to come'.
That's Novel Books
Used-and-new bookstore at Camp North End with a small selection of new books by local Charlotte authors.
Heads up: The placement process is explained after you reach out; terms aren't published.
47K Marketplace
Family-owned artisan boutique in downtown Monroe featuring local artisans, furniture, decor and unique gifts.
Heads up: They limit the number of vendors selling similar products.
Editions Coffee Shop & Bookstore
Downtown Kannapolis coffee shop and bookstore in a restored 1920s mill house, with new and used books, local authors, yarn from local dyers and author events.
Heads up: Selective review.
New York City: 11 shops → · Los Angeles: 10 shops → · Chicago: 9 shops → · San Francisco Bay Area: 8 shops → · Seattle: 14 shops → · Portland: 13 shops → · Austin: 11 shops → · Philadelphia: 5 shops → · Denver: 15 shops → · Nashville: 12 shops → · Boston: 9 shops → · Atlanta: 13 shops → · Minneapolis–St. Paul: 7 shops → · Washington, DC: 6 shops → · San Diego: 11 shops → · Houston: 8 shops → · Dallas–Fort Worth: 6 shops → · New Orleans: 7 shops → · Miami: 7 shops → · Detroit: 5 shops → · Phoenix: 8 shops → · Kansas City: 5 shops → · Columbus: 10 shops → · Pittsburgh: 5 shops → · Baltimore: 7 shops → · Raleigh–Durham: 10 shops → · Tampa–St. Petersburg: 3 shops → · Indianapolis: 7 shops → · St. Louis: 10 shops → · Salt Lake City: 9 shops → · Milwaukee: 5 shops →