Shops in North Carolina That Support Local Makers
These 6 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in North Carolina; see all 215 nationwide.
The 6 shops
Park Road Books
Charlotte's long-running independent bookstore in the Park Road Shopping Center, with a strong local-author shelf and regular author events.
Belmont Bookshop
Independent bookshop on Belmont's Main Street that makes room for Carolinas authors.
Heads up: NC and SC residents only, with priority for Charlotte-metro authors.
Paper Skyscraper
Dilworth gift shop of unique gifts, Charlotte souvenirs, local products and decor; Charlotte Magazine's best local gift shop 26 years running.
Heads up: No review timeline, and they may not reply to every proposal.
CLT Find
Uptown boutique of Charlotte souvenirs, gifts and treats from 90+ local makers and purveyors.
Heads up: Curated; not every submission is accepted.
The Shop at Mooresville Arts
Nonprofit gallery's shop of jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, glass, woodwork and cards from selected local artists.
Heads up: Seasonal juried rounds; the Holiday Shop call details are still 'to come'.
That's Novel Books
Used-and-new bookstore at Camp North End with a small selection of new books by local Charlotte authors.
Heads up: The placement process is explained after you reach out; terms aren't published.