St. Louis shops accepting new brands, makers & designers
These 13 independent shops in St. Louis publicly say they accept submissions. 10 of them are accepting right now; the other 3 have a closed window or a waitlist, marked on their cards. 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.
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Craft Alliance Gallery Shop
Nonprofit craft art center on Delmar whose Gallery Shop sells handmade work by local and national artists, with proceeds supporting its education programs.
Heads up: The in-person shop is open Third Friday weekends or by appointment; there's also an online shop.
Gracie's Shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park
Gift shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park that wants more work from local artists, picked for craftsmanship, salability and fit with the park's art-and-nature mission.
Heads up: Work must fit the display cases (16 x 16 x 34 in).
Union Studio
Webster Groves shop selling handmade art, jewelry and goods from St. Louis-area creators, with a basement workshop that ships St. Louis gift sets.
Not accepting right now. 2026 applications are closed.
Tomes & Tonics
St. Charles bookshop that runs consignment programs for Greater St. Louis authors and for handcrafted or artist-designed goods.
Heads up: Greater St.
Left Bank Books
Nonprofit independent bookstore in the Central West End whose consignment program focuses on local authors, especially those from marginalized backgrounds.
Heads up: Local authors only (or books of St.
Main Street Books
Independent bookseller on St. Charles' Main Street since 1993, with an author consignment program and Indie Author Saturday signings.
Heads up: Greater St.
Betty's Books
Webster Groves bookstore specializing in comics, graphic novels and manga, with a featured shelf for local creators.
Heads up: Read the application page carefully.
Under The Yellow Umbrella
Two St. Charles Main Street shops filled with 70+ local small-business vendors: handmade art, apparel, skincare, home decor and local food.
Heads up: They limit vendors with similar products to two or three.
The Novel Neighbor
Independent neighborhood bookstore on Big Bend Blvd that orders local authors' books through Ingram.
Heads up: No consignment program.
Quintons Crafthouse
Collinsville Main Street craft house with hands-on experiences and a Makers Market of 60+ local makers' booths (soap, candles, jewelry, pottery, crochet plushies, prints).
Heads up: Terms aren't posted.
Honeybee Vintage
Curated vintage-and-artisan shop in historic downtown Alton, about 30 minutes from St. Louis, selective about its look and feel.
Heads up: Mostly vintage.
Jacoby Arts Center Artist Shop
Arts center shop in downtown Alton selling local artists' hand-blown glass, jewelry, cards, photography, prints and ceramics.
Not accepting right now. Currently closed to new applicants.
Soulard Art Gallery
Award-winning co-op gallery in Historic Soulard with 12 resident artists (painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry), monthly group shows and First Friday music nights.
Not accepting right now. Resident artist spots are full.
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