Open Shelf
Downtown (Warehouse District), Raleigh, NC

Hartwell

Heads up: No clothing vendors right now. The form isn't for artists looking for wall space, and they can't take clothing racks or food that isn't shelf-stable. The markets are a separate program and aren't counted here.

Downtown Raleigh retail and event space whose shelves hold handcrafted goods from 20+ local makers. It also hosts maker markets.

Location
Downtown (Warehouse District), Raleigh, NC
Address
620 West South Street, Raleigh, NC
Pitch method
Form
Terms
Quarterly shelf rental: a 3 ft shelf costs $75 for the whole quarter (the current form covers October-December 2026), billed through Square. Customers pay you directly through your own QR code, and Hartwell takes no cut of your sales. You set up, restock and maintain your own shelf.
Program type
Booth / shelf rental (you pay for display space; often plus a small commission)
Fees
$75 per quarter for a 3 ft shelf; Hartwell takes no share of sales (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Buying windows
quarterly (Oct-Dec 2026 form current)
Carries
Jewelry, Home, Stationery, Beauty, Gifts
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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