Chicago shops that take makers on consignment
These 9 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 9 shops
Paperish Mess
Storefront and art gallery (since 2012) with original art and handmade goods from 200+ independent artists; open to vendors 'from Chicago, the Midwest and beyond'.
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).
Sheep Cult Comics
Indie comic and bookstore selling mostly local Chicagoans' work on consignment, plus small presses.
Heads up: Consignment is mentioned only on their About page; there's no dedicated submissions page or published terms.
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.
Active Sector MFG
Creative studio with a curated showroom and store of original works, prints and objects.
Heads up: Mainly a design studio.
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.
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