Grand Rapids gift shops accepting new brands
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 Spark (KCAD / Ferris State)
KCAD's downtown shop selling prints, decor, stationery and jewelry by KCAD students, alumni and West Michigan makers.
Heads up: Focused on KCAD students and alumni plus local West Michigan artists and makers.
Crow's Hold Vendor Market
Downtown vendor market with more than 100 vendors selling art, furniture, clothing, gifts and vintage.
Heads up: This is paid vendor space, not a curated buy.
Riverside Market
Eastown maker market with rentable shelves and booths for local makers and artists, plus pop-ups and workshops.
Heads up: This is paid shelf or booth rent plus a commission, not a curated buy.
Arts Marketplace (with Pack Elephant)
Nonprofit marketplace for women- and minority-owned makers. Pack Elephant's shop carries local goods from more than 60 makers, and there's a pop-up room.
Heads up: Focused on women- and minority-owned makers.
The Honeysuckle Co.
Handmade and vintage shop made up of rentable vendor rooms.
Heads up: This is paid space plus a commission, with a 3-month minimum.
The Art of Life NOW Gallery (Artisan Alley)
Post-ArtPrize gallery on Division Ave turned multi-use space, with exhibitions, a theatre stage and the Artisan Alley maker marketplace.
Heads up: Artisan Alley is new and its terms aren't posted.
Roeda Studio Store
Family-owned studio and shop for hand-painted metal art magnets, with a store that carries local handmade goods.
Heads up: The consignment form needs a Google sign-in to view.
GRPM Curiosity Shop (Grand Rapids Public Museum)
Museum shop turned destination for local goods by West Michigan artists.
Heads up: No posted application or terms.
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