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Downtown Westminster, Westminster, MD

Carroll County Arts Council Gift Shop

Heads up: No buy-and-resell items. Acceptance notices go out in December.

Year-round gift boutique in the Carroll Arts Center lobby with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind work by dozens of local and regional artisans.

Location
Downtown Westminster, Westminster, MD
Address
91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Pitch method
Form
Terms
Consignment: the Arts Council keeps 30% and the artist gets 70%. The 2027 season runs January–October 2027, with drop-off January 13–14 by appointment. The CCAC handles sales and sales tax. Artists pay their own shipping and transport.
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
70% of each sale to the brand; $10 application fee; 30% commission on sales (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Maker preferences
original handmade work
Buying windows
Applications due November 29, 2026 for the January–October 2027 season
Carries
Jewelry, Apparel, Home, Kitchen, Cards, Prints, Books, Kids & toys, Beauty
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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