Detroit shops that take makers on consignment
These 7 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 7 shops
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).
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.
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).
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