Shops in Indiana That Support Local Makers
These 7 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Indiana; see all 274 nationwide or the Indianapolis page.
The 7 shops
Indy Reads
Community bookstore on Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square that runs a consignment program for Indiana-affiliated authors.
Heads up: Books must have a printed spine (no spiral binding).
Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery
Nonprofit-run shop in the Carmel Arts & Design District selling art, fine craft and food from juried Indiana Artisans.
Heads up: You have to be juried in first, and fewer than 20% of applicants succeed.
Cain's Creative Chaos
DIY art studio, workshop space and local-artist gallery on Indy's west side.
Heads up: No AI art, no religious or political themes, and no mass-produced or resale items.
Hamilton County Artists' Association (Birdie Gallery)
Juried nonprofit artists' association in downtown Noblesville that runs the Birdie Gallery and its gift shop.
Heads up: Juried membership is for professional artists who live in Hamilton County.
NobleMade (Noblesville Creates)
Arts-council gift shop on Conner Street selling local artisan goods and Noblesville-themed gifts.
Heads up: Focused on local artisans.
CCA Gallery
Indiana's original artist cooperative: more than 30 Hoosier artists in painting, pottery, glass, woodturning, textiles, jewelry and photography.
Heads up: Only artists living and creating in Indiana.
Art IN Hand Gallery
Artist-owned co-op on Zionsville's brick Main Street, open since 2000, with painting, jewelry, pottery, fused glass, woodwork and printmaking.
Heads up: The website has no membership or application details.