Chicago shops accepting artists & printmakers
These 10 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 10 shops
SOW
Chicago boutique for local artisans' handmade goods, art, jewelry, textiles, souvenirs and gifts.
Heads up: Their page says there's a likelihood they'll use a waitlist 'as we proceed through the summer season'.
Paperish Mess
Storefront and art gallery (since 2012) with original art and handmade goods from 200+ independent artists; open to vendors 'from Chicago, the Midwest and beyond'.
Ponnopozz Art and Gifts
Art and gift shop with a 'fun, colorful, quirky and joyful' aesthetic that spotlights small businesses.
Andersonville Galleria
Three-story indoor marketplace for artists, craftspeople and artisans, from prints and functional art to homewares, jewelry and clothing.
Heads up: Not accepting new vendor applications until after January 7, 2027.
Quimby's Bookstore
Independent bookstore for zines, comics and small-press books; currently taking local Chicago authors and artists, art zines, risograph and letterpress work, and more.
Sheep Cult Comics
Indie comic and bookstore selling mostly local Chicagoans' work on consignment, plus small presses.
Heads up: Consignment is mentioned only on their About page; there's no dedicated submissions page or published terms.
MCA Chicago Store
Store of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Midwest Nice
Gifts, apparel and artwork from artists and makers across the Midwest; stores in Chicago and Geneva, IL.
Heads up: Search results also list this shop as Sacred Art (sacredartstore.com), which didn't load.
Active Sector MFG
Creative studio with a curated showroom and store of original works, prints and objects.
Heads up: Mainly a design studio.
Little Broken Things
Neighborhood hair salon, art gallery and consignment shop (since 2017) that spotlights local artists.
Heads up: It's a hair salon with a gallery and consignment shop.
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