Philadelphia shops accepting new brands, makers & designers
These 16 independent shops in Philadelphia 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.
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The Clay Studio Gallery Shop
Storefront of the nonprofit Clay Studio (founded 1974), carrying functional ceramics from about 75 artists from across the country, with a 168-piece mug wall.
Heads up: Ceramics only.
Tinker & Trade
Multi-vendor maker shop featuring small Philly makers and brands, including The Broken Spine, Philly's first romance bookstore.
Heads up: Vendor terms (rent, commission or fees) are not stated on their site.
A Novel Idea on Passyunk
Independent new-and-used bookstore on East Passyunk hosting 100+ events a year, including book clubs and tarot readings.
Heads up: No books written with AI or with AI-made covers.
Collingsweird
Apparel and gift shop where 100% of the inventory is made locally, by 50+ artists from in and around South Jersey.
Heads up: Space is limited.
Occasionette
Colorful gift shop with three neighborhood locations, a big card wall and gifts that spark joy and creativity.
Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.
Charmed On South
Vintage-inspired boutique and charm bar on South Street mixing vintage finds, handmade jewelry, local art and small-batch goods from independent makers.
Heads up: The site invites artists but states no submission process or terms.
Philadelphia Independents
Old City shop selling only handmade goods by independent Philadelphia-area artists.
Heads up: You must make the work yourself and live or work in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware or Montgomery county.
Art Star
Long-running Philly shop of handmade goods by independent artists, now inside the Independence Visitor Center.
Center for Art in Wood Museum Store
Store of the Museum for Art in Wood (Center for Art in Wood) in Old City, selling wood art and functional objects.
Heads up: Wood only, made by the submitting artist.
DVAA Members Flat File (Da Vinci Art Alliance)
Artist-run gallery whose members can sell flat work from a print rack in the gallery and in the online webstore.
Heads up: Members only (DVAA's annual membership program; membership cost not stated on this page).
Weavers Way Co-op
Member-owned food co-op with stores in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill and Ambler, sourcing fresh, local goods.
Heads up: Strict ingredient standards (e.g.
South Philly Food Co-op
Community-owned grocery co-op building relationships with farmers, producers and cooperatives.
Heads up: They prioritize local (within 100 miles) and regional producers and minority-owned businesses.
Capricorn Books
Independent bookstore in Jenkintown.
Heads up: No consignment, no books bought through Amazon, nothing with AI content.
The Barnes Shop
Museum shop of the Barnes Foundation selling exclusive collection-inspired gifts and artisan-made pieces.
Heads up: Products must align with the Barnes's mission, collection and educational programs.
OMOI Life Goods
Japanese-inspired stationery and life-goods shop in Old City, open since 2006.
Moon + Arrow
Handmade boutique curating handmade, sustainable and ethically sourced goods and supporting local makers.
Heads up: Visiting Artist program terms aren't stated, and the application form requires a Google sign-in, so its contents weren't read.
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