Shops in Louisiana That Support Local Makers
These 7 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Louisiana; see all 164 nationwide or the New Orleans page.
The 7 shops
The JAM Shoppe at JAMNOLA
Gift shop of JAMNOLA, the Frenchmen Street immersive art experience, prioritizing New Orleans-based small businesses and makers.
Heads up: New Orleans-based makers only.
Home Malone
Small New Orleans shop of art and gifts designed and made in the Deep South, with two locations.
Heads up: Deep South-made only.
Le Boulevard Marketplace
8,000 sq ft Metairie marketplace showing 150 local artists and vendors, plus fine consignment of antiques and furnishings.
Heads up: Paid program: booth rent is in their Booth Rental Agreement PDF, not on the page; 3-month minimum lease.
Farmer's: An Everyday Farmstop
Year-round all-local farm store near Bayou St. John for growers, fishers, ranchers and food makers from Louisiana and South Mississippi.
Heads up: Food and farm products only (prepared food, pantry goods, produce and similar).
Dutch Alley Artist's Co-op
French Quarter artist co-op since 2003, a few doors down from Café Du Monde.
Not accepting right now. Membership is full; join the prospective-artist list.
Peaches Records
New Orleans music store since 1975 ('Pick of the Crop'), with in-store shows and signings.
Heads up: Music only (CDs and vinyl from local artists).
Ox Lot Books
Independent bookstore on Covington's Lee Lane that also carries work by local artists and makers.
Heads up: No walk-ins without an appointment and no phone pitches.