Shops in Michigan That Support Local Makers
These 14 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Michigan; see all 500 nationwide or the Detroit page or the Grand Rapids page.
The 14 shops
The Creatives Collective
Women-owned Ferndale artisan market of 40+ Michigan artists and makers, with a studio for classes and framing.
Heads up: Michigan makers only.
Whistler's Daughter Books
Ferndale independent bookstore with family ties to the artist behind 'Whistler's Mother'; it shows and sells local art.
Heads up: Book review takes 2-4 weeks; no reply means no.
Northville Art House Artisan Store
Nonprofit art center in downtown Northville with an exhibition gallery and an in-store and online Artisan Store.
Heads up: Michigan-resident artists 18+ only.
Paint Creek Center for the Arts Art Market
Nonprofit art center in downtown Rochester with an art school, exhibitions and a first-floor Art Market of Michigan makers.
Heads up: Michigan residents 18+ only (Southeast Michigan favored).
The Artsy Umbrella
Collective marketplace in downtown Berkley selling art and wares hand-made in Michigan, including fine art, woodwork, pottery, jewelry, accessories, clothing, bath & body and home decor.
Heads up: An online presence (a website, Etsy shop or social media page) is required.
The Spark (KCAD / Ferris State)
KCAD's downtown shop selling prints, decor, stationery and jewelry by KCAD students, alumni and West Michigan makers.
Heads up: Focused on KCAD students and alumni plus local West Michigan artists and makers.
Riverside Market
Eastown maker market with rentable shelves and booths for local makers and artists, plus pop-ups and workshops.
Heads up: This is paid shelf or booth rent plus a commission, not a curated buy.
Arts Marketplace (with Pack Elephant)
Nonprofit marketplace for women- and minority-owned makers. Pack Elephant's shop carries local goods from more than 60 makers, and there's a pop-up room.
Heads up: Focused on women- and minority-owned makers.
Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)
Large independent bookstore on 28th Street with a local-author consignment program.
Heads up: Appointment by email first.
GRPM Curiosity Shop (Grand Rapids Public Museum)
Museum shop turned destination for local goods by West Michigan artists.
Heads up: No posted application or terms.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts Gift Shop
Gallery 194 Gift Shop
Art Reach on Broadway Gift Shop
Haven & Main Creative Market
Heads up: Square Online embedded application; commission % not published.