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Boutiques in Pennsylvania That Accept Pitches by Email

These 9 shops take submissions by email. Each listing has the address and what to include. All are in Pennsylvania; see all 154 nationwide.

The 9 shops

South Kensington · Philadelphia

The Clay Studio Gallery Shop

Storefront of the nonprofit Clay Studio (founded 1974), carrying functional ceramics from about 75 artists from across the country, with a 168-piece mug wall.

Heads up: Ceramics only.

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East Passyunk · Philadelphia

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.

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South Street · Philadelphia

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.

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Old City · Philadelphia

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.

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Independence Mall · Philadelphia

Art Star

Long-running Philly shop of handmade goods by independent artists, now inside the Independence Visitor Center.

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Mt. Airy · Philadelphia

Weavers Way Co-op

Member-owned food co-op with stores in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill and Ambler, sourcing fresh, local goods.

Heads up: Strict ingredient standards (e.g.

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South Philadelphia · Philadelphia

South Philly Food Co-op

Community-owned grocery co-op building relationships with farmers, producers and cooperatives.

Heads up: They prioritize local (within 100 miles) and regional producers and minority-owned businesses.

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Old City · Philadelphia

OMOI Life Goods

Japanese-inspired stationery and life-goods shop in Old City, open since 2006.

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Queen Village · Philadelphia

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.

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