Vendor-friendly stores in Connecticut
28 consignment shops, galleries, and gift stores in Connecticut that take handmade and artisan goods. Tap any store to see how it works and how to sell there.
Artisan's Marketplace
Leading retailer of fine American craft for 42 years, representing over 400 craftsmen and women. Voted Best of Hartford 8 times. Buys wholesale from American artisans.
Artisan's Marketplace - Connecticut
Destination for fine American craft in Connecticut featuring jewelry, pottery, glass, home decor, and garden items. Carries gift certificates and curated collections from American artisans. A fine craft retailer for Connecticut's art-buying community.
Arts Center East - Artisan Gift Shop
Year-round artisan gift shop at Arts Center East featuring handmade items from local and regional artisans. Each sale directly benefits working artists. Inventory updated seasonally with new artisans added regularly.
Brookfield Craft Center Gallery Shop
Gallery and shop featuring works of over 150 artists and fine craftspeople from across the country. Located on a historic 2.5-acre campus, the center also offers craft classes and workshops.
By The Pond Artist Collective & Consignment Shop
Artist collective with over 60 local artists, creators, and collectors. Each display unit is merchandised with handmade, repurposed, recycled, and vintage treasures.
Connecticut River Artisans Co-op
Oldest continuously operating artist cooperative in Connecticut, established in 1980. All artwork is made in Connecticut by co-op members. Also accepts consignees.
Evergreen Fine Crafts
Contemporary craft shop established in 1983 focusing on American craft. Features a distinctive collection of functional ceramics, wood, metal, fashion accessories, handbags, scarves, glass, and jewelry.
Gallery 53 Gift Shop
Year-round artisan gift shop at Gallery 53 (Arts & Crafts Association of Meriden, est. 1907). All items are handcrafted by regional artists. Features a special 'Meriden Corner' with locally themed gift items.
Gather on Hopmeadow (Modern Twist Makers)
Collaborative community space with curated artisan gift shop featuring 30+ local CT artisans. Offers consignment opportunities for makers. Also hosts creative classes and artisan markets.
Gilded Lily Gallery
Local gallery in Milford's historic district since 2000, attracting visitors from around the world. Specializes in original artwork, jewelry, art glass (blown, lampwork, painted), and metal sculpture by local and international artists.
Gracious Gifts and Home
Gift shop providing space for local artisans to showcase creative items. 60%+ of inventory from CT and USA. Special outreach to 'exceptional artists' including those with disabilities. Features artwork, pottery, aromatherapy, candles, and shell art.
Hartford Artisans Weaving Center
Nonprofit supportive community that preserves, promotes, and teaches hand-weaving. Sells hand-woven goods in their shop, online store, and at annual events. All products made in Hartford from natural sustainable fibers.
Henry Whitfield State Museum Gift Shop
Gift shop and visitor center at the oldest stone house in New England (1639). Open seasonally with locally themed gifts and historical items.
Market Street Creatives
New England's largest indoor artisan vendor market with 180+ vendors in a 20,000 sq ft historic building. Zero commission marketplace with coffee bar, art gallery, and 4,000 sq ft CreatorSpace.
Mill Street Marketplace
Multi-vendor marketplace comprised of tiny shops, vintage curators, resellers, artists, and makers in the center of Connecticut. Features local artists and a variety of makers with their creations.
Mosaic Sun
Unique concept jewelry store featuring artisan, mixed metals, chunky and minimal styles. Over 30 designs featured in Sundance Catalog. Also carries one-of-a-kind gifts, Judaica, crystals, and gems. Includes a 'Design Your Own Jewelry' section.
Mystic Seaport Museum Store
8,300 sq ft museum store offering unique maritime-themed products and locally sourced artisan crafts. Carries ship models, deck prisms, apparel, jewelry, and exclusive Mystic Seaport items.
Pequot Museum Store
Museum store featuring authentic Native-made art, jewelry, and gifts including handmade birchbark baskets, wampum, silver and copper jewelry, blankets, textiles, and locally harvested maple syrup.
Simsbury Historical Society Museum Store
Museum store featuring exclusively Simsbury-themed items including fine art, jewelry, photographs, and unique gift items all produced by local artists. Also stocks mugs, glassware, historic toys, books, ornaments, and cards.
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Extension of nonprofit Arts Center Killingworth, showcasing regional and national artists. Gallery and artisan store featuring fine art, crafts, and a wide variety of artisan-made goods.
Swift Waters Artisans' Cooperative
Member-owned retail cooperative gallery run entirely by members. All art forms welcome but must be made by the artist. Offers three tiers: member-owner, and two consignment levels.
Tesoro Artisan Gift Boutique & Gallery
Artisan gift boutique and gallery featuring handmade gifts, artworks, jewelry, furniture, fabrics, soaps, and more from local and regional artisans. Moving to 1 South Colony St, Wallingford, and expanding with consignment fashion clothing.
The Antique and Artisan Gallery
Multi-vendor antique and artisan gallery featuring a plethora of talented vendors. Curated shopping experience with high-quality antique and artisan pieces for home decor.
The Bristol Bazaar
Year-round indoor makers market supporting 75+ artisans in a boutique-style setting. Options range from a single shelf to a full storefront. Voted Best Gift Shop 2025.
The HandMade Hub
Consignment-based gift shop featuring 50+ CT crafters/artisans and 25+ farm/food producers. Vendors can rent shelf space, bookcases, or table space with monthly base fee and commission.
The Shop at Guilford Art Center
Nonprofit art center shop with wide selection of contemporary handcrafted work by American artisans. Every purchase supports independent artists and the center's educational programming. Artists can apply to show work.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum Shop
Museum shop at America's oldest public art museum. Carries Connecticut-made and homegrown products by local craftsmen, artisans, and purveyors alongside exhibition-related merchandise, jewelry, and decor.
Windsor Art Center - Artisan Gift Shop
Artisan gift shop at Windsor Art Center featuring unique handmade pieces from local artists including prints, jewelry, stickers, books, and more. Artisans can submit work for consideration.