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Tampa–St. Petersburg · Local makers · 5 shops

Tampa Bay shops that support local makers & artists

These 5 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Tampa–St. Petersburg; see all 389 nationwide.

The 5 shops

Downtown · St. Petersburg

The St. Pete Store

Downtown St. Pete visitor-center-style shop selling locally made goods: t-shirts, ceramics, stationery, local publications, culinary items, pet goods and jewelry.

Heads up: Only locally made products.

FormEmailJuried; selling terms not statedGiftsApparelCeramics
Downtown (Central Ave) · St. Petersburg

Florida CraftArt

Nonprofit fine-craft gallery and shop on Central Avenue representing more than 200 Florida artists.

Heads up: Fine craft only (clay, jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, metal, mixed media, printmaking).

FormEmailConsignment, 55% to you; FCA membership requiredCeramicsJewelryHome
Dunedin Fine Art Center · Dunedin

Dunedin Fine Art Center Gallery Shop

Small art-center gallery shop carrying juried work from 75+ local artists, with sales supporting DFAC's education programs.

Heads up: Small space, so no large works.

EmailConsignment, 60% to you; $25/yr feeArtCeramicsJewelry
Ulmerton Rd · Largo

The Book Rescuers

Huge donation-supported used-book warehouse with a dedicated island for local authors and a small maker section.

Heads up: Maker space is limited.

EmailAuthors set their own prices, and the store keeps $2 per book sold. Makers pay a 20% commission with a $10/month minimum fee. Maker space is limited + feesBooksGiftsArt
St. Petersburg

The Story Garden

Highly curated children's bookstore in St. Pete.

Heads up: Children's books only; very selective.

FormConsignment with local authors whose books fit the store's values. A signed agreement with the store's terms is requiredBooksKids

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