Shops in Wisconsin Accepting Artists & Printmakers
These 10 shops carrying art and prints publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Wisconsin; see all 288 nationwide or the Milwaukee page.
The 10 shops
Swoon Trinkets and Doodads
Neighborhood gift shop of trinkets and doodads, with a strong focus on work by local artisans and crafters.
Heads up: Submissions are reviewed monthly, so expect a wait.
Story Keepers Books
Independent bookshop that consigns books by local authors alongside work by local artists and makers.
Heads up: Their contact page gives only the LLC address (3241 N 87, Milwaukee 53222).
Cedarburg Art Museum Museum Shop
Museum gift shop carrying work by more than 70 area artists: jewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints, accessories and greeting cards.
Heads up: Museum shop.
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts Gift Shop
Nonprofit fiber-arts museum shop with high-quality, unusual fiber-related pieces: wearable art, quilt art, jewelry and accessories.
Heads up: Fiber-related work only.
On&On Milwaukee
Vintage and antique shop that also rents space to artists and makers. You set up and they run the shop.
Heads up: The Walker's Point location has a waiting list.
Milwaukee Makers Marketplace
Permanent marketplace and gallery showcase inside Hide House, with 50+ local makers, bakers, students and artists.
Heads up: This is the standing shop.
Gallery 218
Long-running artist-run co-op gallery in the Third Ward.
Heads up: Members volunteer to staff the gallery.
URSA
Bay View boutique carrying home goods, beauty, jewelry, stationery and prints from independent brands and artists.
Heads up: Include your price points and a line sheet with your submission.
Furnish Traders
Consigned home-furnishings shop that also takes intentional, well-designed artist pieces, such as nature-inspired forms like mushrooms and botanical shapes.
Heads up: It's a home-furnishings consignment store, so your work should feel intentional and designed, not just handmade.
Lion's Tooth
Bookstore and art space specializing in zines, prints, small-press books and comics for kids and adults. It's mission-driven to support local artists and authors and also runs the Dandelion Comics Residency.
Heads up: There's no published submission process, so start by asking.