Maryland · Consignment · 6 shops

Consignment Shops in Maryland for Makers & Artists

These 6 shops say they take work on consignment: you supply the stock and get paid when it sells. All are in Maryland; see all 211 nationwide or the Baltimore page.

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On consignment you lend the shop your stock and get paid only when it sells, minus the shop's cut. Splits vary a lot, and some shops also charge a monthly or up-front fee, which can matter more than the split.

Shop	City	Split	Terms & fees as the shop states them
The Curiosity Shop at The Peale	Baltimore	70% to the brand	Consignment only (they aren't buying wholesale right now). The consignor gets 70% of the sale price and The Peale keeps 30%. Minimum consignment is six months. Each month's sales are paid in the first half of the following month, and The Peale collects and remits sales tax. Fees: 30% of the sale price retained by The Peale (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Atomic Books	Baltimore	60% to the author	Consignment on a 60/40 contract, with the larger share going to the consigner. They give a title 3 months to sell, then decide whether to keep it. Unsold copies must be picked up within 2 weeks of notice or they're donated. Fees: 40% of sales retained by the store (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Kestrel Cafe	Baltimore	60% to the brand	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. Fees: 40% of sales retained by the café (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Carroll County Arts Council Gift Shop	Baltimore	70% to the brand	Consignment: the Arts Council keeps 30% and the artist gets 70%. The 2027 season runs January–October 2027, with drop-off January 13–14 by appointment. The CCAC handles sales and sales tax. Artists pay their own shipping and transport. Fees: $10 application fee; 30% commission on sales (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).

Compare what you'd earn on consignment vs. wholesale with the wholesale price calculator. Its presets include the published splits and fees.
A monthly fee is owed whether or not anything sells. Divide it by the units you realistically expect to sell each month before you compare splits.
Get the agreement in writing: split, fees, payout schedule, how long stock stays, and who covers loss or damage.

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