Shops in Maryland 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 Maryland; see all 274 nationwide or the Baltimore page.
The 7 shops
The Curiosity Shop at The Peale
Museum shop at The Peale, Baltimore's community museum, mixing locally handmade goods, vintage objects and Peale-branded gear.
Heads up: Items must be unique and handmade by a local maker.
Baltimore Museum of Industry Gift Shop
Museum shop at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, carrying Baltimore-made apparel, tote bags, aromatherapy, hand-forged iron and jewelry.
Heads up: There's no published maker program.
Kestrel Cafe
Creative community café in Essex that displays and sells local artists' and makers' work and hosts classes.
Heads up: Everything must be made by the applicant.
Bohemian House
Shop on Ellicott City's historic Main Street that carries work by local artists and makers.
Heads up: Submissions are reviewed monthly, and they only reach out if interested.
Artists' Gallery of Ellicott City
Member-owned cooperative gallery in the heart of old Ellicott City with quarterly shows.
Heads up: Openings are limited (currently seeking one artist).
Harford Artists' Association & Gallery
Volunteer-run artists' association gallery in Bel Air's Armory Marketplace; all work on display is for sale.
Heads up: Members are expected to volunteer.
Wyrd Bookstore
Independent bookstore in Edgewater that supports Anne Arundel County authors.
Heads up: You need a strong connection to Anne Arundel County or a neighboring county.