DC jewelry boutiques accepting designers
These 8 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 8 shops
The Phoenix
Curated Georgetown lifestyle shop with a sustainability focus: clothing, jewelry and home collections from designers and artists.
Heads up: Because of the volume of inquiries, they contact you only if they're interested in carrying your work.
Diament
Jeweler-owned gift shop of small, mostly women-owned brands: candles, cards, baby gifts, jewelry, home decor and handmade gifts.
Heads up: They prefer to buy from women-owned businesses but accept requests from anyone.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum Store
Smithsonian museum store of crafts, publications and recordings illustrating the African American experience.
Heads up: They can't respond to individual proposals and will notify you only if interested.
National Museum of the American Indian Museum Stores
Smithsonian museum stores (Washington, DC and New York) presenting Native American crafts, publications and recordings.
Heads up: Native artisans only, with authenticity documentation under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Made in ALX
Old Town shop and collective selling art and handmade products by local artists, with workshops most weekends.
Not accepting right now. 2026 applications closed August 15; the next round isn't dated. $50 application fee plus membership fees.
Hillwood Museum Shop
Museum shop of Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.
Heads up: Buyers review submissions year-round for seasonal assortments and exhibitions.
Del Ray Artisans Alcove Gift Shop
Gift shop inside the Del Ray Artisans gallery, open 10 months a year: unframed 2-D work in bins plus jewelry, fiber, wood and ceramics.
Not accepting right now. The Oct–Nov 2026 call closed September 14; the next call isn't posted. $10 per call plus Del Ray Artisans membership ($60).
Shop Made in VA (Old Town Alexandria)
Sister store to Shop Made in DC, showcasing Virginia-based designers, artists and makers.
Heads up: Virginia-based makers only (a separate maker pool and application from Shop Made in DC).
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