Boutiques in Texas That Accept Pitches by Email
These 13 shops take submissions by email. Each listing has the address and what to include. All are in Texas; see all 181 nationwide.
The 13 shops
Paloma Consignment
Women's clothing and accessories consignment boutique building a curated collection of goods from local Austin makers and emerging small brands.
Heads up: They prioritize locally rooted Austin brands but consider small brands from anywhere.
APL Shop (Austin Public Library)
Central Library gift shop selling library-branded merchandise, book-themed products and locally sourced gifts; purchases support the library.
BookPeople
Austin's large independent bookstore (since 1970), hosting 300+ author events a year.
Heads up: ADDRESS NOT ON THEIR SITE: the street address comes from outside sources.
Bullock Museum Store & Capitol Gift Shops
State Preservation Board retail for the Bullock Texas State History Museum Store and Capitol Gift Shops, favoring educational, Texas-made products.
Heads up: No products promoting universities, pro sports teams or Texas cities/regions other than Austin.
Old Bakery & Emporium Artisan Emporium
City-run shop in an 1876 Congress Avenue building selling handmade work by local Austin artists over 50.
Heads up: Open only to Austin artists aged 50 and over.
Austin Art Garage
South Austin gallery (since 2007) showing affordable original work by local artists without sales pressure.
Heads up: Often at capacity; they don't reply to every submission.
Paper Work
South Congress shop hosting independent print artists and makers, holding space for BIPOC and underrepresented artists alongside long-time Austin artists.
Blue Willow Bookshop
West Houston's neighborhood bookshop, at the corner of Memorial and Dairy Ashford since 1996 (a bookshop on that site since 1973).
Heads up: Paid program: $25 administrative fee. Greater Houston authors only.
Brazos Bookstore
Independent literary bookstore in Houston since 1974, owned by a group of Houstonians; strong in literature, art and architecture, and children's books.
Heads up: The 2026 consignment window has closed (it reopens in late spring/early summer). Stocking requests for distributed books stay open.
Space Montrose
Montrose shop featuring 200+ independent brands, highlighting artists and creators who live and craft in the USA.
Heads up: No terms are published, and they can't promise everyone a response.
Chardé Jewelers
Houston jewelry store since 1987 carrying 100+ designers, from fashion to fine jewelry, including local designers.
Heads up: The only process is an invitation to email designer suggestions; no terms are published.
The Adventure Begins
Game and hobby store that hosts original art by local artists on its walls and shelves.
SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore
Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.
Heads up: Paid program: $49.99 a month plus 20% of sales.