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Baltimore shops accepting artists & printmakers

These 8 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 8 shops

Essex

Kestrel Cafe

Creative community café in Essex that displays and sells local artists' and makers' work and hosts classes.

Heads up: Everything must be made by the applicant.

FormConsignment, 60% artist / 40% caféArtGiftsBooks
Old Ellicott City · Ellicott City

Bohemian House

Shop on Ellicott City's historic Main Street that carries work by local artists and makers.

Heads up: Submissions are reviewed monthly, and they only reach out if interested.

FormWork they bring in is taken on consignmentArtGiftsHome
Old Ellicott City · Ellicott City

Artists' Gallery of Ellicott City

Member-owned cooperative gallery in the heart of old Ellicott City with quarterly shows.

Heads up: Openings are limited (currently seeking one artist).

FormJuried artist co-op: dues, gallery shifts, commissionArtPrintsCards
Downtown Westminster · Westminster

Carroll County Arts Council Gift Shop

Year-round gift boutique in the Carroll Arts Center lobby with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind work by dozens of local and regional artisans.

Heads up: No buy-and-resell items.

FormConsignment + feesJewelryApparelHome
Downtown Bel Air · Bel Air

Harford Artists' Association & Gallery

Volunteer-run artists' association gallery in Bel Air's Armory Marketplace; all work on display is for sale.

Heads up: Members are expected to volunteer.

FormEmailMembership gallery; dues and commission not statedArtGifts
Downtown · Annapolis

Local by Design Annapolis

Multi-location Maryland artisan collective with studio space and a monthly market.

Heads up: Rent/commission model; exact fees not posted.

EmailFormBooth / shelf rentalArtJewelryHome
Columbia

The Meeting House Gallery

FormEmailColumbia, MD atrium gallery + feesArtPhotographyCeramics
Wilde Lake · Columbia

Bernice Kish Gallery

Heads up: Published $150 show fee + 10% commission.

FormEmailCommunity gallery at Slayton House + feesArtPrintsPhotography

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