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Old Town (Tavern Square), Alexandria, VA

Made in ALX

Not accepting right now. 2026 applications closed August 15; the next round isn't dated. Paid program: $50 application fee for new applicants plus membership fees. They can't store samples. Seasonal and pop-up options are by inquiry. Their site needs JavaScript; read with a page renderer.

Old Town shop and collective selling art and handmade products by local artists, with workshops most weekends.

Location
Old Town (Tavern Square), Alexandria, VA
Address
415 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Pitch method
Form
Terms
Membership collective: new members start with a six-month trial; base membership fees (amount not stated) can be worked off by staffing the store
Fees
$50 application fee for new applicants; base membership fees (amount not stated) that can be worked off by working at the store (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).
Maker preferences
local artists and makers
Buying windows
annual application (2026 round closed August 15)
Samples
Don't bring items in unless asked (by appointment); they can't store samples
Carries
Art, Stationery, Jewelry, Kids & toys, Apparel, Food gifts, Gifts
Instagram
@madeinalxva
Last verified
2026-10-17

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