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Shops in Virginia That Support Local Makers

These 12 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. 10 of them are accepting right now; the other 2 have a closed window or a waitlist, marked on their cards. All are in Virginia; see all 500 nationwide or the Washington, DC page or the Richmond page.

The 12 shops

Old Town (Tavern Square) · Alexandria

Made in ALX

Old Town shop and collective selling art and handmade products by local artists, with workshops most weekends.

Not accepting right now. 2026 applications closed August 15; the next round isn't dated. $50 application fee plus membership fees.

FormMembership collective + feesArtStationeryJewelry
Old Town (King Street) · Alexandria

Shop Made in VA (Old Town Alexandria)

Sister store to Shop Made in DC, showcasing Virginia-based designers, artists and makers.

Heads up: Virginia-based makers only (a separate maker pool and application from Shop Made in DC).

FormGiftsHomeFood gifts
Carytown · Richmond

Ashby

Carytown resale boutique that also carries new handmade goods from local makers.

Heads up: They want inventory that doesn't compete with their other local vendors.

EmailConsignment of new, handcrafted itemsGiftsJewelryAccessories
Northside · Richmond

Nevermore

Gothic boutique and gallery in Northside Richmond for alternative artists and makers.

Heads up: They're currently prioritizing clothing and apparel, decor and beauty.

FormConsignment onlyApparelHomeBeauty
Scott's Addition · Richmond

9 Muses RVA

Marketplace and Scott's Addition store selling only RVA artist and creator products, with classroom space for artists.

Heads up: Only for RVA-based creators.

FormCommission, typically 65/35 to the artist. No cost to list products or be promoted, and no monthly fees. They handle transactions, taxes, fulfillment and customer service. + feesArtPrintsGifts
Scott's Addition · Richmond

Shop Made in VA (Richmond)

Scott's Addition store showcasing Virginia-based designers, artists and makers.

Heads up: Virginia-based makers only.

FormGiftsHomeFood gifts
Richmond

Book People (Richmond)

Small independent Richmond bookstore.

Heads up: Books only; stocks about 5 of 100+ monthly submissions.

Mail samplesIn personSelf-published or non-Ingram-discounted books by Virginia authors may be taken on consignment. Books must be professionally packaged, published within the last 6 months and have title/author on the spine. No Amazon/CreateSpace-published books and no AI useBooks
Richmond

Shelf Life Books

Values-driven independent Richmond bookstore (with store cats).

Heads up: Books only; very selective.

FormEmailIn personNo consignmentBooks
Charlottesville

C'ville Arts Cooperative Gallery

Not accepting right now.

FormEmailMailIn personNew working members start six months at 72% artist share with no monthly fee plus 10-16 shop hours and extra duty monthly. Full members may switch to $85 monthly / 87% artist share. Nonworking associate + feesGiftsArtHome
Crozet

Crozet Artisan Depot

FormArtist receives 60% / shop 40% + feesGiftsCeramicsJewelry
Harrisonburg

OASIS Fine Art & Craft

FormIn personMail samplesCooperative members pay dues and commissions and help run retail gallery. Exact financial rates not stated on membership page. + feesGiftsArt
Pulaski

Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley Gift Shop

Heads up: Menagerie exhibition dates/fees are not gift-shop terms.

FormGift-shop financial model, split, minimums, fees and review timing not stated on official invitation landing page.GiftsArt

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