Boutiques in Illinois That Accept New Brands
These 21 independent shops in Illinois publicly say they accept submissions from brands, makers and artists. 10 take pitches by email and 10 by online form; the most common categories are gifts, art, books. Every card links to a listing with the shop's own instructions, checked on 2026-10-17.
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Chicago boutique for local artisans' handmade goods, art, jewelry, textiles, souvenirs and gifts.
Heads up: Their page says there's a likelihood they'll use a waitlist 'as we proceed through the summer season'.
Local Eclectic
Jewelry and accessories boutique carrying independent designers, plus its own one-of-a-kind (OOAK) pieces.
Paperish Mess
Storefront and art gallery (since 2012) with original art and handmade goods from 200+ independent artists; open to vendors 'from Chicago, the Midwest and beyond'.
Milk Handmade
Andersonville shop selling exclusively sustainably and ethically made clothing, jewelry, apothecary and home goods.
Ponnopozz Art and Gifts
Art and gift shop with a 'fun, colorful, quirky and joyful' aesthetic that spotlights small businesses.
Andersonville Galleria
Three-story indoor marketplace for artists, craftspeople and artisans, from prints and functional art to homewares, jewelry and clothing.
Heads up: Not accepting new vendor applications until after January 7, 2027.
Quimby's Bookstore
Independent bookstore for zines, comics and small-press books; currently taking local Chicago authors and artists, art zines, risograph and letterpress work, and more.
Women & Children First
Feminist bookstore that showcases work by trans people, non-binary people and women.
Heads up: Submissions are in person only (Monday-Wednesday).
Sheep Cult Comics
Indie comic and bookstore selling mostly local Chicagoans' work on consignment, plus small presses.
Heads up: Consignment is mentioned only on their About page; there's no dedicated submissions page or published terms.
Inkling
Gift shop of quirky gifts, greeting cards, an apothecary section and home goods.
MCA Chicago Store
Store of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Neighborly
Woman-owned home and gift shop of independently made goods, supporting 200+ small businesses.
Heads up: Two shops (Lincoln Square and Wicker Park).
Wolfbait & B-Girls
'Chicago's Handmade Marketplace' for Chicagoland makers' own work.
Midwest Nice
Gifts, apparel and artwork from artists and makers across the Midwest; stores in Chicago and Geneva, IL.
Heads up: Search results also list this shop as Sacred Art (sacredartstore.com), which didn't load.
Merz Apothecary
Lincoln Square apothecary; sister online shop Smallflower.
Heads up: Only a submissions email is published; there are no guidelines.
Lena Rose Beauty
'Chicago's first non-toxic, green beauty spa', with a retail shop; second location in Naperville.
Heads up: Primarily a spa with retail; the partnership form covers both locations.
The Dropped Stitch
Yarn shop, fiber arts emporium and tiny secondhand bookstore with hand-crafted gifts and classes by local artists.
Heads up: Consignment is a one-line mention on their homepage; no terms are published.
Active Sector MFG
Creative studio with a curated showroom and store of original works, prints and objects.
Heads up: Mainly a design studio.
Little Broken Things
Neighborhood hair salon, art gallery and consignment shop (since 2017) that spotlights local artists.
Heads up: It's a hair salon with a gallery and consignment shop.
Newberry Library Bookshop
Bookshop of the Newberry, Chicago's independent research library.
Bookie's
Independent bookstore that gives special consideration to authors with a strong Chicago or regional connection.