Austin gift shops accepting new brands
These 17 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 17 shops
Paloma Consignment
Women's clothing and accessories consignment boutique building a curated collection of goods from local Austin makers and emerging small brands.
Heads up: They prioritize locally rooted Austin brands but consider small brands from anywhere.
Parker + Scott
Community-oriented Austin shop of sustainable goods, from children's toys to home cleaning supplies, from local and women-owned brands.
Heads up: Consignors sign a contract; quantity and pricing are set together with the shop.
HodgePodge Boutique & Resale
Small North Austin boutique, resale and gift shop where independent vendors rent booths; the shop handles checkout, marketing and POS tracking.
Heads up: Booth-rental model, not a buying shop.
APL Shop (Austin Public Library)
Central Library gift shop selling library-branded merchandise, book-themed products and locally sourced gifts; purchases support the library.
Clover + Maven
Always-local, always-handmade East Austin shop in the Springdale General complex, showcasing 100+ women and LGBTQIA+ artisans.
Heads up: Only women and LGBTQIA+ makers are featured.
Bullock Museum Store & Capitol Gift Shops
State Preservation Board retail for the Bullock Texas State History Museum Store and Capitol Gift Shops, favoring educational, Texas-made products.
Heads up: No products promoting universities, pro sports teams or Texas cities/regions other than Austin.
Old Bakery & Emporium Artisan Emporium
City-run shop in an 1876 Congress Avenue building selling handmade work by local Austin artists over 50.
Heads up: Open only to Austin artists aged 50 and over.
BookWoman
Small feminist independent bookstore that is asked to consign about 20 books a week.
Heads up: Contact them only by email, at most once a month, for inventory and payment.
Maaribu
South 1st café and gift shop with a sister home and design store on Guadalupe.
Heads up: Exclusivity wanted: lines not already sold elsewhere in Austin.
Succulent Native (Austin Native & Creative)
Plant shop running a local maker collective where staff sell your products from rented wall shelves.
Heads up: Paid shelf rental plus commission.
Dear Diary Coffee
East Austin neighborhood coffee shop and queer safe-space sharing its retail space with local makers.
Not accepting right now. The 2027 residency application closed August 15, 2026.
Handcrafts Unlimited
Volunteer-run nonprofit gift shop on the Georgetown Square since 1983, selling handmade work by local senior artisans.
Heads up: Only for artisans aged 50+ from Williamson or adjoining counties.
Georgetown Art Center Giftshop
City of Georgetown art center with a giftshop featuring member artists, plus monthly exhibits and workshops.
Heads up: Since January 1, 2026 all giftshop artists must hold an active membership (cost not shown on the giftshop page).
Art For The People Gallery
Springdale Rd gallery and artisan market showcasing Texas artists for over 10 years.
Heads up: Open calls are per exhibition, not ongoing shelf space; check the page for current dates.
Paper Work
South Congress shop hosting independent print artists and makers, holding space for BIPOC and underrepresented artists alongside long-time Austin artists.
The Herb Bar
Herbal apothecary stocking 100+ organic and wildcrafted herbs, roots and resins plus house-made blends, with classes and events; recently moved to Austin.
Heads up: Email first; don't drop off samples.
The Merc
'A Texas Goods Exchange': a historic house just north of Austin hosting Texas retail artists, makers and curators.
Heads up: Texas-made only: they highlight vendors with authentic Texas roots.
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