Shops in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts; see all 128 nationwide or the Boston page.
The 7 shops
The Local Hand
Dorchester shop, gallery and community arts space selling handmade goods by local artists, with rotating art shows and workshops.
Heads up: At least 90% of their artists live or work in Massachusetts, and at least 50% are Black, Indigenous or people of color.
Trove on Tremont
Women-owned South End boutique of artisan goods from 75+ local artists.
Heads up: Handmade work only; terms aren't published.
Diversity Consignment
Jamaica Plain consignment shop for clothing, art and design, with a separate program for original work by local artists and designers.
Heads up: Paid program: $20 account opening fee for the artist program.
Porter Square Books
Independent bookstore in Porter Square with a second store in Boston.
Not accepting right now. The consignment program is on hiatus until 2027 (no exact date).
Harvard Book Store
Locally owned Cambridge landmark since 1932, with new, used and remaindered books and a big author-event series.
Heads up: Closed to new consignments November 1–January 15. Local to the Cambridge area only.
Micro Plant Studio
South Boston plant shop, billed as the first Latinx plant store in Boston, with plant workshops and maker goods.
Heads up: EIN and Massachusetts Form ST-4 required to apply.
All She Wrote Books
Intersectional feminist and queer bookstore in Somerville with a local-author shelf.
Heads up: No consignment and no Amazon-published books.