Open Shelf
Iowa City, IA

Iowa Artisans Gallery

Heads up: Full agreement/jury/checklist PDFs linked on current primary page read; agreement dated 2017 and jury guide 2014, so confirm current terms before committing. Historic hyphenated email in old jury PDF not used.

Location
Iowa City, IA
Address
207 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Pitch method
Form, In person, Mail samples, Line sheet
Terms
Artist receives 50% on consignment; special orders outside regular work pay 75% to artist. Monthly checks following sales. Initial six-month trial. Exclusive Johnson County retail outlet, except notecards. Jury review 2-3 weeks, decisions first week of following month.
Buying model
Wholesale or consignment
Split & fees
50% artist / 50% shop; special orders beyond regular work 75% artist% of each sale to the brand
Replies
Says it replies to submissions
Buying windows
Submissions by February 15, April 15, June 15, September 15, October 15
Walk-ins
Work delivered in person by appointment only
Samples
Exhibit-ready samples required; up to 5 small pieces or 10 jewelry pieces, plus digital images; artist pays delivery/return shipping
Carries
Gifts, Home, Ceramics, Jewelry, Art, Cards
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-11-08

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