Boutiques in Pennsylvania That Accept Pitches by Email
These 9 shops take submissions by email. Each listing has the address and what to include. All are in Pennsylvania; see all 198 nationwide.
The 9 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.
A Novel Idea on Passyunk
Independent new-and-used bookstore on East Passyunk hosting 100+ events a year, including book clubs and tarot readings.
Heads up: No books written with AI or with AI-made covers.
Charmed On South
Vintage-inspired boutique and charm bar on South Street mixing vintage finds, handmade jewelry, local art and small-batch goods from independent makers.
Heads up: The site invites artists but states no submission process or terms.
Philadelphia Independents
Old City shop selling only handmade goods by independent Philadelphia-area artists.
Heads up: You must make the work yourself and live or work in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware or Montgomery county.
Art Star
Long-running Philly shop of handmade goods by independent artists, now inside the Independence Visitor Center.
Weavers Way Co-op
Member-owned food co-op with stores in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill and Ambler, sourcing fresh, local goods.
Heads up: Strict ingredient standards (e.g.
South Philly Food Co-op
Community-owned grocery co-op building relationships with farmers, producers and cooperatives.
Heads up: They prioritize local (within 100 miles) and regional producers and minority-owned businesses.
OMOI Life Goods
Japanese-inspired stationery and life-goods shop in Old City, open since 2006.
Moon + Arrow
Handmade boutique curating handmade, sustainable and ethically sourced goods and supporting local makers.
Heads up: Visiting Artist program terms aren't stated, and the application form requires a Google sign-in, so its contents weren't read.