Gift Shops in Pennsylvania Accepting New Brands
These 9 gift shops publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Pennsylvania; see all 159 nationwide or the Philadelphia page.
The 9 shops
Tinker & Trade
Multi-vendor maker shop featuring small Philly makers and brands, including The Broken Spine, Philly's first romance bookstore.
Heads up: Vendor terms (rent, commission or fees) are not stated on their site.
A Novel Idea on Passyunk
Independent new-and-used bookstore on East Passyunk hosting 100+ events a year, including book clubs and tarot readings.
Heads up: No books written with AI or with AI-made covers.
Occasionette
Colorful gift shop with three neighborhood locations, a big card wall and gifts that spark joy and creativity.
Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.
Charmed On South
Vintage-inspired boutique and charm bar on South Street mixing vintage finds, handmade jewelry, local art and small-batch goods from independent makers.
Heads up: The site invites artists but states no submission process or terms.
Philadelphia Independents
Old City shop selling only handmade goods by independent Philadelphia-area artists.
Heads up: You must make the work yourself and live or work in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware or Montgomery county.
Art Star
Long-running Philly shop of handmade goods by independent artists, now inside the Independence Visitor Center.
The Barnes Shop
Museum shop of the Barnes Foundation selling exclusive collection-inspired gifts and artisan-made pieces.
Heads up: Products must align with the Barnes's mission, collection and educational programs.
OMOI Life Goods
Japanese-inspired stationery and life-goods shop in Old City, open since 2006.
Moon + Arrow
Handmade boutique curating handmade, sustainable and ethically sourced goods and supporting local makers.
Heads up: Visiting Artist program terms aren't stated, and the application form requires a Google sign-in, so its contents weren't read.