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St. Louis guide · 8 shops

St. Louis shops that take makers on consignment

These 8 shops publicly say they accept submissions. 6 of them are accepting right now; the other 2 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 8 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
Central West End · St. Louis

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.

FormMail samplesIn personLocal authors: consignment, 60% to you; $25 review feeBooks
Historic Main Street · St. Charles

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.

FormMail samplesEmailLocal authors: consignment, 60% to you; 90-day termsBooks
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
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

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