Shops in Ohio That Support Local Makers
These 10 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Ohio; see all 215 nationwide or the Columbus page.
The 10 shops
Birdie Books
Uptown Westerville indie bookstore that curates a quarterly collection of local author and illustrator titles.
Heads up: Submissions accepted year-round but selected quarterly; they contact you only if chosen.
Gramercy Books
Locally owned, carefully curated neighborhood bookstore on Bexley's Main Street.
Heads up: Columbus and immediate-vicinity authors only.
The Book Loft of German Village
German Village's rambling indie bookstore, working with hundreds of authors a year in store and at events around Central Ohio.
Heads up: Currently only books by Ohioans and/or about Ohio; no AI-generated content.
Beanbag Books
Downtown Delaware indie bookstore that hosts a monthly Local Author Showcase.
Heads up: Their authors page doesn't name a specific submission channel; the contact form is the route listed on their site.
Glamazon Jayne
Downtown fashion and footwear shop and creative space for performing artists, trans women and fashion lovers, with local-artist consignment.
Heads up: Original, functioning works; sold items also appear in their online catalog and featured-artist page.
Ohio Art Market
Uptown Westerville shop of 100+ Ohio artisans: all local, all handmade, all Ohio, from woodwork and jewelry to honey and T-shirts.
Heads up: No new vendors accepted after October 1 (the store is set for Christmas), though you can still apply.
Columbus Glass Art Center
Glass studio with a year-round gift shop of 25+ local glass artists alongside its own production line.
Heads up: Glass work by local artists; no published application process or split.
Studios On High Gallery
30+-year artist-owned and -run co-op gallery in the Short North with 20+ Central Ohio member artists.
Heads up: Only a few spaces open each year, filled in a similar medium and style to the departing artist.
The Red Stable
German Village souvenir and gift shop in an 1872 horse livery, carrying 100+ local artists and vendors plus a second-floor local art gallery.
Heads up: Local-made products from German Village, Columbus and Ohio.
Golden Hobby Gift Shop
Columbus Recreation and Parks senior arts and consignment shop selling quilts, ceramics, woodcrafts and paintings made by Columbus-area seniors since 1971.
Heads up: Consignors are Columbus-area seniors.