Dorchester (Ashmont), Boston, MA
The Local Hand
Heads up: At least 90% of their artists live or work in Massachusetts, and at least 50% are Black, Indigenous or people of color. Terms aren't published. They also run 8-week wall shows; the listing is for the retail shop.
Dorchester shop, gallery and community arts space selling handmade goods by local artists, with rotating art shows and workshops.
- Location
- Dorchester (Ashmont), Boston, MA
- Address
- 1912-B Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
- Website
- thelocalhand.shop
- Submission page
- Open the shop's page ↗
- Pitch method
- Form
- Terms
- Not stated
- Local only
- Yes: artists and makers who live and/or work in Massachusetts (at least 90%)
- Maker preferences
- BIPOC artists (at least 50%)
- Buying windows
- submissions reviewed quarterly
- Carries
- Gifts, Art, Home, Jewelry
- @thelocalhand_shop
- Last verified
- 2026-10-17
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