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Indianapolis gift shops accepting new brands

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

Carmel Arts & Design District · Carmel

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.

FormMail samplesConsignment; $35 application fee, juried duesArtCeramicsHome
West Side · Indianapolis

Cain's Creative Chaos

DIY art studio, workshop space and local-artist gallery on Indy's west side.

Heads up: No AI art, no religious or political themes, and no mass-produced or resale items.

FormPaid rental programArtPrintsGifts
Broad Ripple · Indianapolis

Artifacts Gallery

Broad Ripple craft gallery and shop, open since 1977, carrying jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, paper goods and wearable art from American makers.

Heads up: American artists, designers and craftspeople only.

FormWorks directly with artists; terms not statedJewelryCeramicsHome
Downtown Noblesville · Noblesville

Hamilton County Artists' Association (Birdie Gallery)

Juried nonprofit artists' association in downtown Noblesville that runs the Birdie Gallery and its gift shop.

Heads up: Juried membership is for professional artists who live in Hamilton County.

FormJuried members: $125/yr dues + volunteer hoursArtPrintsCards
Downtown Noblesville · Noblesville

NobleMade (Noblesville Creates)

Arts-council gift shop on Conner Street selling local artisan goods and Noblesville-themed gifts.

Heads up: Focused on local artisans.

EmailConsignment, 80% to you (20% commission)GiftsArt
Carmel Arts & Design District · Carmel

CCA Gallery

Indiana's original artist cooperative: more than 30 Hoosier artists in painting, pottery, glass, woodturning, textiles, jewelry and photography.

Heads up: Only artists living and creating in Indiana.

FormIn personArtist co-op: monthly dues + gallery shiftsArtCeramicsJewelry
Main Street · Zionsville

Art IN Hand Gallery

Artist-owned co-op on Zionsville's brick Main Street, open since 2000, with painting, jewelry, pottery, fused glass, woodwork and printmaking.

Heads up: The website has no membership or application details.

In personArtist-run co-op gallery; dues and commission not statedArtJewelryCeramics

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