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Detroit · 18 shops

Detroit shops accepting new brands, makers & designers

These 18 independent shops in Detroit 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.

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Midtown (E Warren Ave) · Detroit

Charles H. Wright Museum Store

Museum store of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: crafts, publications, apparel and accessories on the African American experience.

Heads up: Museum shop. The questionnaire isn't linked; reach them through the shop's Contact page form. Metro Detroit makers preferred.

FormJewelryAccessoriesHome
Grandmont-Rosedale (Grand River Ave) · Detroit

Pages Bookshop

Northwest Detroit independent bookshop on Grand River with author talks and launches.

Heads up: No consignment and no Amazon-printed books.

EmailWholesale only (no book consignment)Books
Midtown (W Canfield St) · Detroit

City Bird

Midtown shop of Detroit, Michigan and Great Lakes goods, plus its sister home-and-plants shop Nest at the same address; also produces its own house line.

Heads up: The open-call page is from 2024 (closed); the standing channel is the submissions email.

EmailGiftsStationeryPrints
Jefferson Chalmers (Kercheval) · Detroit

POST (Mutual Adoration)

Former US Post Office turned production studio, shop carrying 300+ independent makers, and craft-workshop venue on Detroit's east side.

Heads up: Handmade, small-batch work.

FormJewelryHomeStationery
Midtown (Woodward Ave) · Detroit

Detroit Artists Market Gift Shop

Gift shop of one of Detroit's oldest art galleries (since 1932), selling members' ceramics, jewelry, glass and small 2D work.

Heads up: Membership required ($35/year).

FormEmailGift shop for DAM Artist members only + feesCeramicsJewelryArt
East English Village (E Warren Ave) · Detroit

Next Chapter Books

East side Detroit independent bookstore with a trade-in program.

Heads up: Wholesale channels only; no direct purchase from authors.

EmailWholesale channels onlyBooks
Corktown (Michigan Ave) · Detroit

Eldorado General Store

Corktown general store of vintage and curated goods, also doing events, styling and prop rental.

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

FormLine sheetHomeApparelGifts
East Jefferson Ave · Detroit

Pewabic Store

Store of the historic Pewabic Pottery (a National Historic Landmark), selling work made on site plus a curated independent-artist ceramics collection.

Heads up: Ceramics only. They aren't always taking new artists but keep submissions on file.

FormCeramicsHomeArt
Islandview / West Village (Kercheval) · Detroit

Signal-Return

Nonprofit letterpress studio and print shop (formerly in Eastern Market) that teaches and sells letterpress and printed work.

Heads up: Prints and cards only.

EmailConsignment (50/50)PrintsStationeryArt
Downtown Ferndale (Woodward Ave) · Ferndale

The Creatives Collective

Women-owned Ferndale artisan market of 40+ Michigan artists and makers, with a studio for classes and framing.

Heads up: Michigan makers only.

EmailRetail space or wholesale purchasingJewelryCeramicsHome
Livernois Ave · Ferndale

Whistler's Daughter Books

Ferndale independent bookstore with family ties to the artist behind 'Whistler's Mother'; it shows and sells local art.

Heads up: Book review takes 2-4 weeks; no reply means no.

FormBooksBooksArt
Downtown Pontiac (Riker Building, W Huron St) · Pontiac

The Foundry

Creator market, vintage mercantile and small-business incubator from History Loves Company in Pontiac's historic Riker Building.

Heads up: Pods are a paid monthly program (amount not published).

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Downtown Northville (W Cady St) · Northville

Northville Art House Artisan Store

Nonprofit art center in downtown Northville with an exhibition gallery and an in-store and online Artisan Store.

Heads up: Michigan-resident artists 18+ only.

FormConsignment (65% to artist)PrintsArtJewelry
S Cranbrook Rd · Birmingham

BBAC Gallery Shop

Gallery shop of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, a nonprofit art school and exhibition space.

Heads up: 45% commission comes from an older page (2015), so confirm current terms.

EmailConsignmentArtJewelryCeramics
Downtown Rochester (Pine St) · Rochester

Paint Creek Center for the Arts Art Market

Nonprofit art center in downtown Rochester with an art school, exhibitions and a first-floor Art Market of Michigan makers.

Heads up: Michigan residents 18+ only (Southeast Michigan favored).

FormConsignment (set display periods) · No feesArtGiftsJewelry
Downtown Mount Clemens (Macomb Place) · Mount Clemens

Anton Art Center Art Market

Macomb County nonprofit art center in downtown Mount Clemens with galleries, classes and an Art Market.

Heads up: Their page lists the cost as 'None', but the commission isn't published.

EmailMailCommission not stated · No feesArtJewelryCeramics
Sashabaw Rd · Waterford

The Rabbit Hole

6,200 sq ft vintage and handmade vendor shop, with each room curated by a different Metro Detroit seller.

Heads up: Mostly vintage. Maker spots in the store go through a waitlist; no consignment.

FormVendor rooms (mostly vintage)HomeArtGifts
Downtown Berkley · Berkley

The Artsy Umbrella

Collective marketplace in downtown Berkley selling art and wares hand-made in Michigan, including fine art, woodwork, pottery, jewelry, accessories, clothing, bath & body and home decor.

Heads up: An online presence (a website, Etsy shop or social media page) is required.

FormBooth / shelf rentalArtHomeJewelry

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