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Grand Rapids home goods & design shops accepting makers

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

Downtown · Grand Rapids

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.

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Heartside · Grand Rapids

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.

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Eastown · Grand Rapids

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.

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Downtown · Grand Rapids

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.

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Northeast Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids

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.

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Heartside · Grand Rapids

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.

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North Monroe · Grand Rapids

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.

FormConsignment for handmade products in their studio store. Terms are behind the application link, not on the page.GiftsHomeArt
Downtown West Side · Grand Rapids

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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