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Charlotte shops accepting artists & printmakers

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

Downtown Mooresville · Mooresville

The Shop at Mooresville Arts

Nonprofit gallery's shop of jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, glass, woodwork and cards from selected local artists.

Heads up: Seasonal juried rounds; the Holiday Shop call details are still 'to come'.

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Boundary St · Belmont

Belmont Batcave

Alternative store, open since May 2026, with 65+ independent vendors of handmade, upcycled, gothic, art, zines, jewelry and oddities.

Heads up: Also sells vintage and oddities.

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Uptown / Levine Center for the Arts · Charlotte

Gantt Center Museum Store

Store of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, celebrating African-American art and culture.

Heads up: Phone only; no written submission process.

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Downtown Davidson / S Main St · Davidson

KF Studios Handmade Marketplace

Curated handmade marketplace (with specialty coffee) carrying 100+ local, regional and national artisans.

Heads up: Monthly review cycle, so expect up to a month for a reply.

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Downtown Concord / Union St S · Concord

Cabarrus Arts Council Gift Shop

The Arts Council's gallery gift shop of handcrafted cards, pottery, jewelry, glass, prints, books and woodwork.

Heads up: Artists from North Carolina and surrounding states.

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Downtown Monroe · Monroe

47K Marketplace

Family-owned artisan boutique in downtown Monroe featuring local artisans, furniture, decor and unique gifts.

Heads up: They limit the number of vendors selling similar products.

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Kings Mountain

Jo Ann Ford Gift Shop at Southern Arts Society

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