Maker
submissions
We are a small, curated shop with limited shelf space, and we get a lot of applications. We are looking for well-made, handmade goods that will last — work that fits the feel of the shop and that our neighbors will love to bring home.
Makers from El Cerrito and the surrounding East Bay get first look, and we are especially glad to hear from artists who have not had a shelf of their own yet.
What we look for
- 01Fits the shopDoes it sit well alongside what is already on our shelves?
- 02Fits the missionHandmade, made to last, and good for the community.
- 03Quality, inside and outWell-made product and packaging that looks the part.
- 04Something newDifferent from what we already carry.
- 05A cohesive brandYour pieces feel like they belong together.
- 06A price that works hereOur customers can say yes to it.
- 07Made nearbyNot required, but local makers get priority.
- 08More than ten piecesShow us enough to get a real feel for your work.
- 09A link to your workRequired. No link means we cannot review it.
How reviews work
We review in rounds. Submissions are read in batches a few times a year, not one by one as they come in. We may not be able to reply to every application, but if your work is a fit, we will reach out.
Online only. So we can keep our attention on customers, we do not take submissions in the shop or by phone.
US-based makers. For now, we can only accept work from makers in the United States.