DC stationery & card shops accepting makers
These 8 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 8 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.
Lost City Books
Adams Morgan bookstore of new and used books, growing a local zine section.
Heads up: Zines only; terms aren't published.
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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