Shops in Colorado That Support Local Makers
These 13 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Colorado; see all 164 nationwide or the Denver page.
The 13 shops
I Heart Denver Store
Downtown gift shop and artist incubator (since 2011) carrying products from 200+ Colorado artists, designers and creative businesses, plus Denver- and Colorado-themed gifts.
Heads up: Colorado-based artists, designers and creative businesses only.
Fern and Skye
South Broadway shop selling its own wildflower-and-wanderlust art line plus goods by 60+ local makers.
Heads up: Colorado-based makers only, who make or design their own goods (no curators) and can restock in person or ship.
MCA Denver Shop
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver's shop, embracing the weird, the art and originality, with inclusivity, diversity, art and community as core values. No museum admission needed to shop.
Heads up: They look for local makers and small businesses whose brands support their values.
Tattered Cover
Denver's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations around the metro.
Heads up: Their site names the Local Author Consignment Program but gives no requirements or terms; ask by email.
West Side Books & Curios
Small Highland bookstore and curio shop that hosts local author events.
Heads up: Zero tolerance for generative AI (text or cover).
Wax Trax Records
Long-running Denver record store that sells Colorado artists' releases on consignment and lists them in its online store.
Heads up: For Colorado musicians' releases only.
Second Star to the Right
Independent children's bookstore on Old South Pearl with storytimes and book clubs.
Heads up: Colorado authors/illustrators only.
the LOCAL
Colorado-goods marketplace connecting shoppers with Colorado artisans, farmers, chefs and ranchers.
Heads up: Locally created Colorado goods only.
Adorne Artisan Jewelry & Goods
Golden jewelry studio-shop where Sarah DeAngelo makes hand-stamped silver jewelry in house, alongside other artisan goods.
Boulder Bookstore
Downtown Boulder's large independent bookstore (since 1973) with a Local Author display and consignment program.
Heads up: Colorado authors only.
Bliss
Locally owned Pearl Street gift and home accent boutique that loves local artisans.
Not accepting right now. Artisan submissions are closed.
Boulder Fastframe
Frame shop with a wall for local artists' exhibits on a rotating two-month schedule, plus showcase events.
Heads up: An exhibit, not ongoing shelf space: at least 8 pieces, framed and ready to hang, delivered within three days of opening.
The New Local
Artist-founded, women-led nonprofit gallery exhibiting about 90 local women and non-binary creators, with workshops and studios.
Not accepting right now. The Term VIII call closed July 31, 2026; no date for the next call is given.