Shops in Ohio With Online Product Submission Forms
These 17 shops accept product submissions through a form on their own website. 16 of them are accepting right now; the other one has a closed window or a waitlist, marked on its card. All are in Ohio; see all 672 nationwide.
The 17 shops
Birdie Books
Uptown Westerville indie bookstore that curates a quarterly collection of local author and illustrator titles.
Heads up: Submissions accepted year-round but selected quarterly; they contact you only if chosen.
The Book Loft of German Village
German Village's rambling indie bookstore, working with hundreds of authors a year in store and at events around Central Ohio.
Heads up: Currently only books by Ohioans and/or about Ohio; no AI-generated content.
Cover to Cover Children's Books
Children's bookstore (ages 0-18) run by former educators, librarians and booksellers for more than 40 years.
Heads up: As a general rule no self-published titles (including vanity presses and Amazon imprints) and nothing made with AI.
Beanbag Books
Downtown Delaware indie bookstore that hosts a monthly Local Author Showcase.
Heads up: Their authors page doesn't name a specific submission channel; the contact form is the route listed on their site.
Ohio Art Market
Uptown Westerville shop of 100+ Ohio artisans: all local, all handmade, all Ohio, from woodwork and jewelry to honey and T-shirts.
Heads up: No new vendors accepted after October 1 (the store is set for Christmas), though you can still apply.
The Red Stable
German Village souvenir and gift shop in an 1872 horse livery, carrying 100+ local artists and vendors plus a second-floor local art gallery.
Heads up: Local-made products from German Village, Columbus and Ohio.
Dog Mom Coffee Co.
Downtown Hamilton coffee shop with dog-themed gifts and handmade goods from local makers.
Heads up: Candles, tumblers and bath & body categories are already filled.
Heights Arts Gallery Store
Nonprofit gallery store in the Cedar Lee district selling handcrafted work by more than 70 Northeast Ohio artists: ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, prints, cards and wearables.
Heads up: Store applications are reviewed bi-monthly until Aug 31.
Loganberry Books
Independent Larchmere bookstore with a Local Authors section and a co-op program for self- and micro-published writers.
Heads up: Books must be professionally bound and ISBN-registered.
Forest City Vault
Curated Ohio City marketplace of independent Cleveland makers, with a public vendor directory.
Heads up: Their site doesn't give a street address.
Juicebox Creative Studio & Gathering Space
Multi-vendor marketplace and gathering space for Northeast Ohio makers, from local bakers to Cleveland Refill.
Heads up: Approved vendors join a wait list that isn't first come, first served.
Stella's Art Gallery
Three-level working arts space in downtown Willoughby showing more than 70 local artists, with 14 working studios and a pottery studio.
Heads up: The Bronze membership is full and not taking applications.
The Trinity Block Market
Curated, community-rooted makers market in Lakewood that serves as a launchpad for micro-businesses and artists.
Not accepting right now. Pop-up market, so it doesn't count toward launch.
The Collective
Curated gallery and boutique founded by artist Aly Stacy, home to more than 300 local and regional artists across Columbia-Tusculum and Findlay Market (OTR).
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
The CoSHOP at The Contemporary Dayton
Heads up: Separate holiday-call deadline passed; year-round general submissions remain ongoing.
MADE Studio & Shop
Heads up: Dual monthly rent + commission published.
Madame Bagnabit
Heads up: Published 30% shop consign commission.