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Essex, MD

Kestrel Cafe

Heads up: Everything must be made by the applicant. No AI-generated artwork, books, music or other creative works.

Creative community café in Essex that displays and sells local artists' and makers' work and hosts classes.

Location
Essex, MD
Address
1546 Eastern Blvd, Ste 1, Essex, MD 21221
Pitch method
Form
Terms
Original artwork, handmade goods, independently published books and music are taken on consignment with a 60% artist / 40% café split. Acceptance depends on space, presentation, quality, variety and fit.
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
60% of each sale to the brand; 40% of sales retained by the café (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Maker preferences
original handmade work, no AI-generated work, local
Carries
Art, Gifts, Books
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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