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Boutiques in Virginia That Accept Pitches by Email

These 5 shops take submissions by email. Each listing has the address and what to include. All are in Virginia; see all 403 nationwide.

The 5 shops

Village at Shirlington (also a DC store) · Arlington

Diament

Jeweler-owned gift shop of small, mostly women-owned brands: candles, cards, baby gifts, jewelry, home decor and handmade gifts.

Heads up: They prefer to buy from women-owned businesses but accept requests from anyone.

EmailGiftsKids & toysJewelry
Carytown · Richmond

Ashby

Carytown resale boutique that also carries new handmade goods from local makers.

Heads up: They want inventory that doesn't compete with their other local vendors.

EmailConsignment of new, handcrafted itemsGiftsJewelryAccessories
Brookland Park (Northside) · Richmond

Alma's Gallery & Shop

Northside gallery and shop of entirely handmade craft, named for the owner's grandmother.

Heads up: Handmade work only; wholesale buying is selective.

EmailThey take a 50% commission and pay artists within 30 days of a sale. A written agreement sets the showcase period. They selectively buy some wholesale production work.CeramicsArtHome
Glen Allen

Atack Family Gift Shop (Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen)

Arts-center gift shop of handmade gifts from local and national artists.

Heads up: Handmade, family-friendly work only.

EmailConsignment with a 40/60 splitGiftsHomeJewelry
Richmond

Shelf Life Books

Values-driven independent Richmond bookstore (with store cats).

Heads up: Books only; very selective.

FormEmailIn personNo consignmentBooks

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