Boutiques in Missouri That Accept Pitches by Email
These 7 shops take submissions by email. Each listing has the address and what to include. 5 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 295 nationwide.
The 7 shops
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).
Trailhead Books
New-and-used bookshop that also sells cards, journals and educational games and puzzles, and is building a local author reading schedule.
Heads up: Their page says only "Based in Kansas City, Missouri" and gives no street address or placement terms.
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.
Main Street Books
Independent bookseller on St. Charles' Main Street since 1993, with an author consignment program and Indie Author Saturday signings.
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.
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.