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Cincinnati · 11 shops · 10 accepting now

Cincinnati shops accepting new brands, makers & designers

These 11 independent shops in Cincinnati publicly say they accept submissions. 10 of them are accepting right now; the other one has a closed window or a waitlist, marked on its card. 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.

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Over-the-Rhine · Cincinnati

MiCA 12/v

Over-the-Rhine gallery and gift boutique with local art, fine craft and design-forward gifts that have a touch of quirkiness.

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

EmailTheir page doesn't state the program type or terms.ArtHomeCeramics
Covington

PIQUE

Covington art gallery and bed & breakfast with a small boutique gift shop of artist-made work.

Heads up: The shop keeps irregular hours, so set up an appointment before you bring work in.

EmailPhoneIn personConsignmentArtGiftsJewelry
Loveland

Busy Bee Boutique

Loveland gift boutique, open since 2007, that stocks local artisans alongside its gift lines.

Heads up: They prefer vendors who aren't already selling in several boutiques in the Loveland and Milford zip codes.

EmailNo consignment. The shop buys from local vendors at wholesale pricing.GiftsHomeAccessories
Norwood

The Mason Gallery

Handmade gallery connected to the Core Clay pottery studio. All media are welcome.

Heads up: Their site lists two street numbers (3836 and 3846 Montgomery Rd).

EmailPhoneConsignmentArtCeramicsJewelry
Covington

Purple Paisley Artisan Shop

Artisan shop showcasing more than 75 Tri-State artists.

Heads up: The rent and commission amounts aren't published.

FormEmailBooth / shelf rentalArtGiftsJewelry
Dayton

indie northern kentucky

Bookstore (iNK) for zines, alt comics and the small press.

Heads up: It's in Dayton, Kentucky, not Dayton, Ohio.

MailIn personConsignment for zines, alt comics and small-press work. The page doesn't state the split.BooksArtPrints
Downtown Lebanon · Lebanon

Harmon Museum Shop

Warren County Historical Society museum shop with work by local artists, artisans and authors (marked with a red pin), plus locally themed gifts.

Heads up: Warren County creators only.

PhoneIn personTheir page doesn't state the program type or terms. It mentions green-tag consignment items in the shop.ArtPrintsBooks
Downtown Hamilton · Hamilton

Dog Mom Coffee Co.

Downtown Hamilton coffee shop with dog-themed gifts and handmade goods from local makers.

Heads up: Candles, tumblers and bath & body categories are already filled.

FormEmailBooth / shelf rentalGiftsHomeAccessories
Oxford

Oxford Community Arts Center Art Shop

Consignment gift shop inside a historic arts center, carrying work by local artisans: watercolor, pottery, fiber, jewelry and cards.

Heads up: New artists are added only when there's space.

EmailConsignment + feesArtCeramicsJewelry
Kennedy Heights · Cincinnati

Kennedy Heights Arts Center Art Shop

Year-round art shop with handcrafted work by more than 40 local artists. Each holiday season it expands into a curated consignment Holiday Art Market.

Not accepting right now. The only published call is for the Holiday Art Market (Nov 7 – Dec 23, 2026), which they describe as an extension of the…

EmailConsignment · No feesArtCeramicsJewelry
Columbia-Tusculum · Cincinnati

The Collective

Curated gallery and boutique founded by artist Aly Stacy, home to more than 300 local and regional artists across Columbia-Tusculum and Findlay Market (OTR).

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

FormTheir page doesn't state the program type or terms.ArtCeramicsJewelry

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