Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley shops accepting new brands
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
Vroman's Bookstore
Pasadena bookstore that 'is proud to support local authors.' Authors must affirm no AI was used in producing the book.
Heads up: The consignment route is a paid program: the author pays $298 up front.
Gallery Nucleus
Gallery since 2004 with a boutique bookstore/gift shop up front, focused on illustrated and entertainment art. Second location in Portland.
Monarca Sol Collective
Artisan marketplace boutique (formerly Mercadito Monarca) with handmade goods from Indigenous artisans in Mexico and local Latinx makers; collective model for underrepresented makers.
South Pas Vintage
Vintage shop with rack rentals and memberships, plus artist and handmade tables (personal branding allowed for artists only). Sister shop Monrovia Vintage.
Heads up: Mainly a vintage and rack-rental shop; the artist table is one of several consignment options.