Indianapolis shops that take makers on consignment
These 4 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 4 shops
Indy Reads
Community bookstore on Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square that runs a consignment program for Indiana-affiliated authors.
Heads up: Books must have a printed spine (no spiral binding).
Kids Ink Children's Bookstore
Independent children's bookstore and toy shop with stores on North Illinois Street and in Carmel, offering storytime slots to local self-published authors.
Heads up: No ongoing shelf consignment, only event-day sales.
Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery
Nonprofit-run shop in the Carmel Arts & Design District selling art, fine craft and food from juried Indiana Artisans.
Heads up: You have to be juried in first, and fewer than 20% of applicants succeed.
NobleMade (Noblesville Creates)
Arts-council gift shop on Conner Street selling local artisan goods and Noblesville-themed gifts.
Heads up: Focused on local artisans.
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