Atlanta shops that support local makers & artists
These 11 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Atlanta; see all 124 nationwide.
The 11 shops
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.
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.
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.
New York City: 11 shops → · Los Angeles: 10 shops → · Chicago: 9 shops → · San Francisco Bay Area: 8 shops → · Seattle: 9 shops → · Portland: 11 shops → · Austin: 10 shops → · Philadelphia: 5 shops → · Denver: 13 shops → · Boston: 7 shops → · Minneapolis–St. Paul: 7 shops → · Washington, DC: 6 shops →