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New Orleans shops accepting artists & printmakers

These 12 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 12 shops

Marigny (Frenchmen St) · New Orleans

The JAM Shoppe at JAMNOLA

Gift shop of JAMNOLA, the Frenchmen Street immersive art experience, prioritizing New Orleans-based small businesses and makers.

Heads up: New Orleans-based makers only.

EmailGiftsJewelryCeramics
Garden District (The Rink, Prytania St) · New Orleans

Judy at the Rink

Garden District gift shop and gallery selling home decor, tabletop, gifts and local art for more than 40 years, with a bridal registry.

Heads up: Very limited space at their single location.

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Lower Garden District (Magazine St) · New Orleans

Miette

Whimsical Magazine Street artist shop ('little artist warren') celebrating handmade art and Mardi Gras float art.

Heads up: Handmade only: no work whose primary creative content was generated by AI.

EmailMailLine sheetPhoneTerms discussed if it's a fitArtGiftsHome
Mid-City (N Carrollton Ave) / Uptown (Magazine St) · New Orleans

Home Malone

Small New Orleans shop of art and gifts designed and made in the Deep South, with two locations.

Heads up: Deep South-made only.

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Lower Garden District (Magazine St) · New Orleans

Merchant House

Vintage shop, creative hub and event space in a restored historic warehouse on Magazine Street.

Heads up: Mostly vintage and antique furniture and decor; artist and artisan arrangements are offered, but terms aren't published.

FormEmailConsignment or retail spaceHomeArt
Veterans Blvd · Metairie

Le Boulevard Marketplace

8,000 sq ft Metairie marketplace showing 150 local artists and vendors, plus fine consignment of antiques and furnishings.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent is in their Booth Rental Agreement PDF, not on the page; 3-month minimum lease.

EmailIn personPaid rental programArtGiftsHome
Canal Place (Canal St) · New Orleans

Louisiana Crafts Guild Gallery

Nonprofit guild of professional Louisiana craftspeople, with member galleries in New Orleans (Canal Place) and Lafayette.

Heads up: Membership program: $120/yr plus a $35 jury fee. 2026 applications close November 1.

FormJuried membership + feesArtHomeJewelry
French Quarter (N Peters St) · New Orleans

Dutch Alley Artist's Co-op

French Quarter artist co-op since 2003, a few doors down from Café Du Monde.

Not accepting right now. Membership is full; join the prospective-artist list.

FormArtist-run, artist-staffed cooperativeArtJewelry
French Quarter (Chartres St) · New Orleans

C'Mere

French Quarter shop of art, handmade things and vintage clothing by local New Orleans artists, run by a tiny-food jewelry maker.

Heads up: Only an open invitation to get in touch; no terms are published.

EmailIn personArtGiftsJewelry
US Hwy 190 · Mandeville

Redoux Home Market

Northshore collective of 80+ small businesses under one roof in Mandeville: clothing, home decor, furniture, gifts, handmade goods and original art.

Heads up: Paid program: shelf or booth rent (amounts not published).

EmailPaid rental programHomeApparelGifts
Old Mandeville (Florida St) · Mandeville

An Art Craft Studio

Mandeville shop mixing antiques, furniture, local art, honey, essential oils, custom jewelry, pottery and consignment.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent plus 15% commission. Rates come from a page dated 2017, so confirm them when you call.

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Downtown Covington (Lee Lane) · Covington

Ox Lot Books

Independent bookstore on Covington's Lee Lane that also carries work by local artists and makers.

Heads up: No walk-ins without an appointment and no phone pitches.

EmailWholesale; direct buys 60/40 to authorBooksGiftsArt

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