Detroit shops accepting artists & printmakers
These 14 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 14 shops
Charles H. Wright Museum Store
Museum store of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: crafts, publications, apparel and accessories on the African American experience.
Heads up: Museum shop. The questionnaire isn't linked; reach them through the shop's Contact page form. Metro Detroit makers preferred.
City Bird
Midtown shop of Detroit, Michigan and Great Lakes goods, plus its sister home-and-plants shop Nest at the same address; also produces its own house line.
Heads up: The open-call page is from 2024 (closed); the standing channel is the submissions email.
POST (Mutual Adoration)
Former US Post Office turned production studio, shop carrying 300+ independent makers, and craft-workshop venue on Detroit's east side.
Heads up: Handmade, small-batch work.
Detroit Artists Market Gift Shop
Gift shop of one of Detroit's oldest art galleries (since 1932), selling members' ceramics, jewelry, glass and small 2D work.
Heads up: Membership required ($35/year).
Pewabic Store
Store of the historic Pewabic Pottery (a National Historic Landmark), selling work made on site plus a curated independent-artist ceramics collection.
Heads up: Ceramics only. They aren't always taking new artists but keep submissions on file.
Signal-Return
Nonprofit letterpress studio and print shop (formerly in Eastern Market) that teaches and sells letterpress and printed work.
Heads up: Prints and cards only.
The Creatives Collective
Women-owned Ferndale artisan market of 40+ Michigan artists and makers, with a studio for classes and framing.
Heads up: Michigan makers only.
Whistler's Daughter Books
Ferndale independent bookstore with family ties to the artist behind 'Whistler's Mother'; it shows and sells local art.
Heads up: Book review takes 2-4 weeks; no reply means no.
The Foundry
Creator market, vintage mercantile and small-business incubator from History Loves Company in Pontiac's historic Riker Building.
Heads up: Pods are a paid monthly program (amount not published).
Northville Art House Artisan Store
Nonprofit art center in downtown Northville with an exhibition gallery and an in-store and online Artisan Store.
Heads up: Michigan-resident artists 18+ only.
BBAC Gallery Shop
Gallery shop of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, a nonprofit art school and exhibition space.
Heads up: 45% commission comes from an older page (2015), so confirm current terms.
Paint Creek Center for the Arts Art Market
Nonprofit art center in downtown Rochester with an art school, exhibitions and a first-floor Art Market of Michigan makers.
Heads up: Michigan residents 18+ only (Southeast Michigan favored).
Anton Art Center Art Market
Macomb County nonprofit art center in downtown Mount Clemens with galleries, classes and an Art Market.
Heads up: Their page lists the cost as 'None', but the commission isn't published.
The Rabbit Hole
6,200 sq ft vintage and handmade vendor shop, with each room curated by a different Metro Detroit seller.
Heads up: Mostly vintage. Maker spots in the store go through a waitlist; no consignment.
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