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Boston jewelry boutiques accepting designers

These 7 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 7 shops

Dorchester (Ashmont) · Boston

The Local Hand

Dorchester shop, gallery and community arts space selling handmade goods by local artists, with rotating art shows and workshops.

Heads up: At least 90% of their artists live or work in Massachusetts, and at least 50% are Black, Indigenous or people of color.

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South End · Boston

Trove on Tremont

Women-owned South End boutique of artisan goods from 75+ local artists.

Heads up: Handmade work only; terms aren't published.

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Harvard Square · Cambridge

Cambridge Artists' Cooperative

Artist-owned and -operated shop of contemporary American craft in Harvard Square since 1988, with work by 150+ artists.

Heads up: Jurying pauses in November and December.

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Coolidge Corner · Brookline

Fire Opal

Shop of American handmade jewelry, ceramics and gifts, made by artists or in their studios.

Heads up: Products must be made by the artist or in their studio, with sustainable practices.

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Fenway · Boston

MFA Boston Shop

The Museum of Fine Arts' shops at the Huntington Ave entrance and in the museum, plus online.

Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.

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Fenway · Boston

Gift at the Gardner

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's shop: curated books, stationery, jewelry and home decor reflecting the museum's eclectic style. No admission needed to shop.

Heads up: High volume of submissions; they get back only if it's a fit.

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Malden Center · Malden

The Gallery@57

Volunteer-run, artist-run gift shop and online store in Malden Center representing 60+ local artists, artisans and authors, with exhibitions, readings and classes.

Heads up: Paid program: $100 yearly fee, waived (with a higher revenue share) depending on how much you volunteer.

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