Open Shelf
Wellesley, MA

Clever Hand Gallery

Location
Wellesley, MA
Address
52 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02482
Pitch method
Mail, Email, Form
Terms
New England–only makers' cooperative. Membership: $195 share (installments OK); 32% commission on sales up to $10k/year then 15% (2026 adds temporary +1% refundable if profitable); 3–4 five-hour shifts/month; meetings/committees; one-year commitment. Consignment alternative: 50% commission, no work shifts. Not factory-made or kit work.
Buying model
Membership
Split & fees
Members 68% artist / 32% gallery up to $10k/yr then 85/15; consignors 50/50% of each sale to the brand; $20 jury fee; membership share $195; consignors pay no share but 50% commission
Local only
Yes: Must live in New England states
Maker preferences
Original handmade craft; originality, workmanship, customer appeal
Buying windows
Jury last Monday monthly except Nov/Dec
Carries
Gifts, Art, Jewelry, Home, Ceramics, Apparel
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-11-09

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