DC home goods & design shops accepting makers
These 11 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 11 shops
The Phoenix
Curated Georgetown lifestyle shop with a sustainability focus: clothing, jewelry and home collections from designers and artists.
Heads up: Because of the volume of inquiries, they contact you only if they're interested in carrying your work.
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.
National Museum of the American Indian Museum Stores
Smithsonian museum stores (Washington, DC and New York) presenting Native American crafts, publications and recordings.
Heads up: Native artisans only, with authenticity documentation under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
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.
Little District Books
Self-described queerest bookstore in DC, with an art consignment program for local LGBTQIA+ artists.
Heads up: Art consignment is for LGBTQIA+ DMV artists who can drop off and pick up their own work.
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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