Gift Shops in Maryland Accepting New Brands
These 14 gift shops publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Maryland; see all 775 nationwide or the Baltimore page or the Frederick page.
The 14 shops
Baltimore Museum of Industry Gift Shop
Museum shop at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, carrying Baltimore-made apparel, tote bags, aromatherapy, hand-forged iron and jewelry.
Heads up: There's no published maker program.
Snug Books
Independent neighborhood bookstore on Harford Road in Lauraville.
Heads up: They get many requests and only reply if it's a good fit.
Kestrel Cafe
Creative community café in Essex that displays and sells local artists' and makers' work and hosts classes.
Heads up: Everything must be made by the applicant.
Bohemian House
Shop on Ellicott City's historic Main Street that carries work by local artists and makers.
Heads up: Submissions are reviewed monthly, and they only reach out if interested.
Artists' Gallery of Ellicott City
Member-owned cooperative gallery in the heart of old Ellicott City with quarterly shows.
Heads up: Openings are limited (currently seeking one artist).
Harford Artists' Association & Gallery
Volunteer-run artists' association gallery in Bel Air's Armory Marketplace; all work on display is for sale.
Heads up: Members are expected to volunteer.
Local by Design Annapolis
Multi-location Maryland artisan collective with studio space and a monthly market.
Heads up: Rent/commission model; exact fees not posted.
Gifts Inn BoonsBoro
The Gallery Shop at Garrett County Arts Council
TAG/The Artists Gallery
Potters' Guild of Frederick Gallery Shop
Heads up: Ceramics guild membership path; gallery sell privileges after membership + training.
Eastside Artists' Gallery
The Meeting House Gallery
Bernice Kish Gallery
Heads up: Published $150 show fee + 10% commission.