DC gift shops accepting new brands
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
Steadfast Supply
Navy Yard gift shop and community space curating story-driven products from independent makers and small brands from around the world.
Heads up: Event and market vendor slots are separate from shelf placement; none were open when checked.
Urban Dwell
Independent, veteran-owned boutique gift shop: home decor, accessories, books and stationery, kitchen items and baby gifts.
Heads up: The only process is an email address; terms and response policy aren't published.
Diament
Jeweler-owned gift shop of small, mostly women-owned brands: candles, cards, baby gifts, jewelry, home decor and handmade gifts.
Heads up: They prefer to buy from women-owned businesses but accept requests from anyone.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum Store
Smithsonian museum store of crafts, publications and recordings illustrating the African American experience.
Heads up: They can't respond to individual proposals and will notify you only if interested.
Shop Made in DC
Local-only gift shops (several DC locations) where everything comes from a DC-based business and is designed in the District.
Heads up: DC-based makers only.
Made in ALX
Old Town shop and collective selling art and handmade products by local artists, with workshops most weekends.
Not accepting right now. 2026 applications closed August 15; the next round isn't dated. $50 application fee plus membership fees.
Long Dark House
Small independent bookstore for horror, science fiction and strange stories, plus gifts and curiosities.
Heads up: No consignment.
Hillwood Museum Shop
Museum shop of Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.
Heads up: Buyers review submissions year-round for seasonal assortments and exhibitions.
Del Ray Artisans Alcove Gift Shop
Gift shop inside the Del Ray Artisans gallery, open 10 months a year: unframed 2-D work in bins plus jewelry, fiber, wood and ceramics.
Not accepting right now. The Oct–Nov 2026 call closed September 14; the next call isn't posted. $10 per call plus Del Ray Artisans membership ($60).
Shop Made in VA (Old Town Alexandria)
Sister store to Shop Made in DC, showcasing Virginia-based designers, artists and makers.
Heads up: Virginia-based makers only (a separate maker pool and application from Shop Made in DC).
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