Atlanta shops accepting new brands, makers & designers

The Beehive

Atlanta's oldest retail store focused on handmade goods by local makers, run as a designer collective and incubator.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent.

HomeGrown Decatur

Decatur shop (since 2010) giving emerging local and regional makers an affordable brick-and-mortar home; now 100+ creators.

Heads up: Terms aren't published, and the application form didn't render when read.

Wild Oats & Billy Goats

Folk art and handcraft gallery-shop on the Decatur square since 2010, with a second store in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Heads up: Georgia and Florida artists only.

Charis Books & More

Feminist bookstore, now in Decatur across from Agnes Scott College, with the nonprofit Charis Circle running events.

Heads up: Consignment only for local authors, and not by mail.

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Independent general bookstore in Decatur with a Georgia Authors section.

Not accepting right now. The Georgia Author Program is on hold until further notice (updated 6/25/26).

The Market Place of Georgia

Curated retail space of local Atlanta makers inside Atlantic Station.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly space fee, set on approval.

Empire Arts Gallery (boutique)

Woman-owned gallery with a boutique that features local Atlanta artists.

Heads up: Atlanta-area artists only; no AI-generated work.

The Pharmacy at The Supermarket

Small gift shop inside The Supermarket arts venue, where every shelf is stocked by a local Atlanta maker.

Heads up: In person only, no online shop.

Oxford Comics & Games

Long-running Atlanta comics, games and pop-culture shop.

Heads up: Atlanta-based artists only, consignment only.

Halidom Eatery Market

Vendor market inside an East Atlanta food hall: candles, jewelry, vintage, wellness goods and gifts.

Heads up: Paid program: daily space rent.

End of the Hall

Curated maker market on the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail.

Heads up: Booth costs and terms aren't published.

The Village Retail

Ponce City Market storefront for Black-owned brands.

Heads up: Focused on Black-owned brands.

Brave + Kind Bookshop

Decatur children's and family bookstore that also works with local authors on school visits and events.

Heads up: No consignment or independently published titles outside Ingram.

Sevananda Natural Foods Market

Atlanta's original natural-foods co-op grocery in Little Five Points.

Heads up: Liability insurance, a W-9 and scannable UPCs are required.

Common Ground

Curated marketplace and creative campus on the BeltLine Eastside Trail, between Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market.

Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop

Romance-only bookshop in Decatur.

Heads up: Romance titles only; ISBN-13, professional design, and title and author on the spine required.

Garage Door Studio

Avondale Estates gallery and retail shop (since 2014) of local art and handmade goods from 80+ artists, plus workshops.

Not accepting right now. They won't review new artists until January 2027 (submissions still accepted).

Tassili's Raw Reality Cafe

West End raw vegan cafe that stocks refrigerated goods, dry goods, snacks and drinks from outside vendors.

Heads up: Food products only: needs a ServSafe Food Handler certificate and FDA/GDA labeling.

Evimero Marketplace

Curated gift shop in Milton's Crabapple Market selling ethically sourced, handmade goods from local makers and fair-trade groups, plus custom gift boxes.

Heads up: Paid program: rent plus a percentage of sales, amounts not published.

The Brown Dog Bookshop

Kennesaw independent bookstore with book clubs, author events and a consignment shelf for local makers.

Heads up: Makers must be within about a half hour of Kennesaw.

From the Well

Neighborhood bakery and shop in Roswell: naturally leavened bread, a cafe, wine, and seasonal, mostly local provisions, flowers and market goods.

Heads up: The only process is an email address; terms aren't published.