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Boutiques in Kansas That Accept Pitches by Email

These 7 shops take submissions by email. Each listing has the address and what to include. All are in Kansas; see all 615 nationwide.

The 7 shops

Downtown Lawrence / Massachusetts St · Lawrence

Wonder Fair

Lawrence art shop for handmade prints, zines, comics, art books, stickers, pins and inventive stationery and art supplies.

Heads up: Rarely wants poetry, fiction or self-published children's books.

EmailMail samplesFaireIn personWholesale for non-local workPrintsStationery
Downtown Mission / Johnson Dr · Mission

Truly Madly Depot

Eclectic gift, art and paper shop in Mission carrying products from around the world, with a Kansas City artists + makers section.

Heads up: Local makers aren't their primary focus; the email route is for KC artists and makers.

EmailWholesaleGiftsArtStationery
The Fairway Shops · Fairway

Rainy Day Books

Long-running Kansas City indie bookstore at The Fairway Shops, known for its author events.

Heads up: Amazon imprints or Amazon-only books are likely not carried.

FormEmailSelf-published: IngramSpark, returnableBooks
Lawrence

The Merc Co+op

Lawrence's community-owned natural foods co-op.

Heads up: Grocery focus; space is limited.

FormEmail'Local' means raised, grown or made within 200 miles. Local items are prioritized by quality, category capacity, pricing, packaging, consistent availability, commercial production and proper licensingFood & culinaryFood giftsWellness
Salina

Salina Art Center Community Gallery Gift Shop

Heads up: Review stated in business weeks, not a guaranteed calendar-day response.

Email70% artist / 30% gallery. Art Center members receive a 10% shop discount, with artists receiving 85% of the discounted selling price. Committee reviews within two business weeks. Accepted artists sign a Gift Shop Sales AgreementGiftsArtCeramics
Topeka

Kansas Capitol Store

Heads up: Commission % on inquiry.

EmailPhoneMuseum/capitol visitor-center store seeking Kansas artisans for consignment of unique Kansas-made art, food, and gifts. Exact commission percentage not published on the Vendor Opportunities page — confirm with retail coordinator.GiftsArtFood gifts
Emporia

Trox Gallery and Gifts

Heads up: Commission % on inquiry/acceptance.

FormEmailEmporia gallery/gift shop representing 100+ local artists on consignmentArtGiftsJewelry

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