Denver 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
I Heart Denver Store
Downtown gift shop and artist incubator (since 2011) carrying products from 200+ Colorado artists, designers and creative businesses, plus Denver- and Colorado-themed gifts.
Heads up: Colorado-based artists, designers and creative businesses only.
Fern and Skye
South Broadway shop selling its own wildflower-and-wanderlust art line plus goods by 60+ local makers.
Heads up: Colorado-based makers only, who make or design their own goods (no curators) and can restock in person or ship.
Tattered Cover
Denver's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations around the metro.
Heads up: Their site names the Local Author Consignment Program but gives no requirements or terms; ask by email.
Denver Book Society
Two-floor independent bookstore, bar and cafe in Capitol Hill.
Heads up: Paid program: consignment requires booking a paid author event.
Kilgore Books & Comics
Capitol Hill used bookstore and indie comics/zine shop next to Wax Trax, which also publishes comics and the Kilgore Quarterly zine.
Heads up: Artists handle their own follow-up on sales and restocking.
Wax Trax Records
Long-running Denver record store that sells Colorado artists' releases on consignment and lists them in its online store.
Heads up: For Colorado musicians' releases only.
Boulder Bookstore
Downtown Boulder's large independent bookstore (since 1973) with a Local Author display and consignment program.
Heads up: Colorado authors only.
Boulder Fastframe
Frame shop with a wall for local artists' exhibits on a rotating two-month schedule, plus showcase events.
Heads up: An exhibit, not ongoing shelf space: at least 8 pieces, framed and ready to hang, delivered within three days of opening.
The New Local
Artist-founded, women-led nonprofit gallery exhibiting about 90 local women and non-binary creators, with workshops and studios.
Not accepting right now. The Term VIII call closed July 31, 2026; no date for the next call is given.
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