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St. Louis shops accepting artists & printmakers

These 10 shops publicly say they accept submissions. 7 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.

The 10 shops

Delmar Loop · St. Louis

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.

FormConsignment, handmade work; split not statedCeramicsJewelryHome
Laumeier Sculpture Park · St. Louis

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).

FormConsignment, crafted pieces; split not statedArtGiftsCeramics
Old Orchard · Webster Groves

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.

FormEmailWholesale or consignment; terms not statedArtJewelryCeramics
West Clay · St. Charles

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.

FormEmailConsignment, 60% to you; 90-day renewable termBooksGiftsArt
Big Bend · Webster Groves

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.

FormEmailConsignment, local creators section; split not statedBooksArtGifts
Historic Main Street · St. Charles

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.

In personPaid rental programArtApparelBooks
Uptown Collinsville · Collinsville

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.

FormPhoneMakers Market vendor booths; fees not statedBeautyHomeJewelry
Downtown Alton · Alton

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.

FormPaid rental programHomeArtGifts
Downtown Alton · Alton

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.

EmailConsignment; split not statedArtPrintsCards
Soulard · St. Louis

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.

FormEmailArtist co-op gallery; membership terms not statedArtCeramicsJewelry

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