Raleigh–Durham shops accepting artists & printmakers
These 7 shops publicly say they accept submissions. 6 of them are accepting right now; the other one has a closed window or a waitlist, marked on its card. 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
Bloom Collective (Blossoming Artisans)
Plant and gift shop with a café (formerly The Burnt Pot Cafe). The Blossoming Artisans shelf, curated with Hummingbird Market, holds rotating handmade goods from Raleigh makers.
Heads up: This is the in-store channel for Hummingbird Market.
Littlest Shoppe
Tiny downtown shop next to Little Native Coffee, carrying a curated mix of retail brands and local makers.
Heads up: Their first round of vendor applications has closed.
FRANK Gallery
Contemporary fine art gallery in Carrboro run by its member artists, featuring more than 100 North Carolina artists.
Not accepting right now. They are NOT accepting new member applications right now (the last deadline was May 15).
WomanCraft Gifts
Long-running co-op of North Carolina artisans selling original handmade gifts. Members and consignors are paid only when their work sells.
Heads up: Open to NC artists 18+.
DECO Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh gift shop carrying goods from more than 100 local and independent makers since 2012.
Heads up: Photography and original paintings don't sell well there.
North Carolina Museum of Art Museum Store
Main museum store at the NCMA, featuring North Carolina jewelers, painters, glass and ceramics artists, and candle makers.
Heads up: This is the artisan channel.
Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
Nonprofit arts council gallery and gift shop in downtown Hillsborough, where sales help fund the council's community programs.
Heads up: Open to artists 18+ in Hillsborough and Orange County (occasionally neighboring counties).
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