Cleveland shops accepting new brands, makers & designers
These 12 independent shops in Cleveland publicly say they accept submissions. 11 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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Heights Arts Gallery Store
Nonprofit gallery store in the Cedar Lee district selling handcrafted work by more than 70 Northeast Ohio artists: ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, prints, cards and wearables.
Heads up: Store applications are reviewed bi-monthly until Aug 31.
Loganberry Books
Independent Larchmere bookstore with a Local Authors section and a co-op program for self- and micro-published writers.
Heads up: Books must be professionally bound and ISBN-registered.
Mac's Backs
Long-running Coventry Village independent bookstore that welcomes word from local writers.
Heads up: The store is moving across the street to 1807 Coventry Rd in early November 2026 and was closed for inventory Oct 26–29.
Forest City Vault
Curated Ohio City marketplace of independent Cleveland makers, with a public vendor directory.
Heads up: Their site doesn't give a street address.
BAYarts Shop
Lakeside nonprofit arts campus whose shop sells locally made jewelry, paintings, ceramics, prints and other handmade gifts.
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
Juicebox Creative Studio & Gathering Space
Multi-vendor marketplace and gathering space for Northeast Ohio makers, from local bakers to Cleveland Refill.
Heads up: Approved vendors join a wait list that isn't first come, first served.
Valley Art/Shop at Valley Art Center
Nonprofit art center shop with paintings, glass, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, books, textiles and wood by member artists.
Heads up: Membership is required.
Fiddlehead Gallery
Larchmere shop for handmade art that also runs craft classes and events.
Heads up: All products must be handmade by you.
Stella's Art Gallery
Three-level working arts space in downtown Willoughby showing more than 70 local artists, with 14 working studios and a pottery studio.
Heads up: The Bronze membership is full and not taking applications.
Cleveland Craft Nook
More than 125 handmade vendors under one roof, all locally made, across from North Royalton's City Green.
Heads up: The shop is selective and avoids repeating products.
The Trinity Block Market
Curated, community-rooted makers market in Lakewood that serves as a launchpad for micro-businesses and artists.
Not accepting right now. Pop-up market, so it doesn't count toward launch.
FunktiniLand
Lakewood gift shop and art gallery stocking more than 100 Ohio artists and makers; voted Cleveland Scene's Best Gift Shop 2025 and 2026.
Heads up: Carries Ohio artists and makers only, per their page.
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