Artist Submissions: Apply to Become a Handmade Artist
WHO WE ARE
The Handmade Showroom is an independently owned and curated brick & mortar gift shop in Seattle. Since 2015, we have featured small batch, artisan made goods from professional and emerging artists throughout the United States. About half of our artists are based in the Pacific Northwest, with the rest located across the country.
We focus on original work with strong design, thoughtful presentation, and a clear point of view.
WHO WE REPRESENT
We work with artists and makers who:
• Live and work in the United States
• Create original products designed by the artist or brand owner
• Produce work in small batches, either fully handmade or artist directed
• Price their work for wholesale or are open to consignment
• Maintain clear branding, consistent customer service, and professional communication
• Treat their creative practice as a business, whether emerging or established
Our artists are independent business owners who maintain dependable production timelines, communicate clearly, and approach their work with professionalism. We value partnerships built on mutual respect and shared goals, and we look for artists who are ready to grow with us over time.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We review all submissions and look for original collections that add something fresh to the Seattle market and are not already represented within the 98101 retail area.
We tend to lean toward work that is:
- Modern or contemporary in design
- Cohesive across a collection
- Packaged or presented for a retail setting
- Distinctly different from what we already carry
We are currently most interested in:
- Faux fur plush toys
- Children’s toys, clothing, and accessories (fully handmade)
- Fabric kitchen goods (no POD or embellished blanks)
- Handmade photo frames (no stock frames or embellishments)
- Hand-fabricated, original-design art jewelry
- Fine ceramics or pottery (wheel-thrown or hand-built)
- Miniatures or small collectible sculptures (no fan art)
- Handmade hats for all ages
- Handmade kitchenware (cutting boards, carved utensils, etc.)
- Original design handbags, backpacks, cross-body bags in the mid-range price point
The categories below are well stocked right now. We review every submission, and work is considered once space opens in that category.
- 2D art and prints
- Greeting cards
- Candles and bath/body products
- Craft kits and embroidery
- Food and drink items
- Knit, crochet, or felted accessories
- Pet items (leashes, collars, toys)
- Market or tote bags
- Men’s giftware
- Pre-fab clocks or jewelry boxes
- Beaded, wire, or 3D-printed jewelry
- Print-on-demand (POD) or embellished blank goods
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY
- We are open daily from 12 pm to 7 pm in downtown Seattle.
- We carry work by artists from across the United States.
- There are no fees to participate.
- Artists are not required to work in the shop.
- Most inventory is purchased at wholesale.
- Some artists are invited under a 50/50 consignment agreement.
- Submissions are evaluated for originality, craftsmanship, professionalism, pricing, and overall fit.
- We receive a high volume of submissions each week.
- We review every submission.
- We are only able to respond to artists whose work fits our current needs.
- All submissions remain on file for future review.
If you do not hear from us, it simply means the timing, category, or inventory availability is not quite right. We regularly review submissions as space opens or needs shift.
READY TO SHARE YOUR WORK WITH US?
If your work aligns with the criteria above and you would like to share your collection with us, please complete the form at the link below. It gives us everything we need to understand your work and determine whether it may be a fit for the shop.