Consignment Shops in Pennsylvania for Makers & Artists
These 14 shops say they take work on consignment: you supply the stock and get paid when it sells. All are in Pennsylvania; see all 424 nationwide or the Philadelphia page or the Pittsburgh page.
The 14 shops
The Clay Studio Gallery Shop
Storefront of the nonprofit Clay Studio (founded 1974), carrying functional ceramics from about 75 artists from across the country, with a 168-piece mug wall.
Heads up: Ceramics only.
Art Star
Long-running Philly shop of handmade goods by independent artists, now inside the Independence Visitor Center.
Center for Art in Wood Museum Store
Store of the Museum for Art in Wood (Center for Art in Wood) in Old City, selling wood art and functional objects.
Heads up: Wood only, made by the submitting artist.
DVAA Members Flat File (Da Vinci Art Alliance)
Artist-run gallery whose members can sell flat work from a print rack in the gallery and in the online webstore.
Heads up: Members only (DVAA's annual membership program; membership cost not stated on this page).
Lot 49 Books
New, used and rare bookstore focused on literary fiction, with nonfiction, zines, art and children's books.
Heads up: 60/40 consignment, but their page doesn't say which side gets the 60%. Small presses and zines only.
Ms. Kitschy Witch
Curated South Side shop selling the owner's work alongside a small group of makers. Its aesthetic includes oddities, spooky, black cat and crow, mid-century and cottagecore/folk pieces.
Heads up: No clip art, AI-generated imagery or copyrighted characters (including fan art).
Heat Check
Second-floor Shadyside shop selling vintage, coffee, plants, jewelry, art and home goods, with a Local Goods page for Pittsburgh makers.
Heads up: Their page says they especially appreciate makers local to Pittsburgh.
Mort's Fresh & Local
Indoor local marketplace for groceries and home essentials, where everything is grown, baked, brewed, pressed or made in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
Heads up: On-site vendors need proof of insurance.
Spoons Kitchen Exchange
Pittsburgh shop for high-quality used kitchenware that also carries local handmade kitchen goods, such as handmade ceramics.
Heads up: The program is a beta with a small group of approved partners.
The Store at Contemporary Craft
Nonprofit craft center's store representing 150+ craft artists nationwide.
Heads up: Proposal form is a 2020 PDF; sell-your-work page linked from store FAQ.
The Shop at PCA&M
Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media's revived local-artist shop.
Heads up: No application process posted; shop phone on page looks like a placeholder (412-123-4567).
