Shops in Missouri Accepting Artists & Printmakers
These 9 shops carrying art and prints publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. 7 of them are accepting right now; the other 2 have a closed window or a waitlist, marked on their cards. All are in Missouri; see all 288 nationwide or the Kansas City page or the St. Louis page.
The 9 shops
Shop Local KC
Woman-owned gift and flower shop (Brookside and Crown Center) plus an online marketplace of 300+ Kansas City artisans, from the founder of The Strawberry Swing craft fair.
Heads up: Two-step: online marketplace first, shop placement discussed afterwards.
Eclectics Gallery
Artist co-op and gift gallery since 1991 that only takes handmade work from a diverse group of artists.
Heads up: No new artists considered in November or December (bring work to the January jury).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Under The Yellow Umbrella
Two St. Charles Main Street shops filled with 70+ local small-business vendors: handmade art, apparel, skincare, home decor and local food.
Heads up: They limit vendors with similar products to two or three.
Soulard Art Gallery
Award-winning co-op gallery in Historic Soulard with 12 resident artists (painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry), monthly group shows and First Friday music nights.
Not accepting right now. Resident artist spots are full.