Asheville's best collection of locally made gifts, art, and specialty items.
  • Makers & Artists

    Thank you for your interest in contributing your work to our gift shop. We have  represented more than 100 local and nationally-known artists, makers and craftspeople.

Representing  our consignors is an important facet of our mission.  We are interested in handmade products of high quality craftsmanship and unique design, suitable  for display in a dense retail environment. We determine our consignment terms on a case-by-case  basis.

Application Process: 

The process by which we accept new consignors is as follows:

  • New rounds of applicants are reviewed on a quarterly basis.
  • Download the application (Click Here)
  • Applications are accepted via email only. If you fill out a hard-copy, please scan and submit it in its entirety to ​operations@ashevillemuseum.com
  • Please note that any product samples submitted to us will not be returned

Application Requirements:

Your application must include the following to be considered:

  • Completed Application Form (including artist’s statement/bio)
  • 3-5 digital images of your work (in .jpg, .png, or .pdf formats)
  • Please attach images in a compressed zip file if sizes exceed 25 MB total
  • Send all files to ​operations@ashevillemuseum.com

Application Notifications

Within 21 days after the quarterly jurying process is completed, we will notify you via email The heading can say with an  acceptance or non-acceptance letter.

See what visitors are saying…

Love This Place!

My favorite gift shop; they just have so many unique things; I always find something that is handmade and nice for a gift. or for a home decoration. Love all the fair trade and locally made products.

KW, Saverna Park, Maryland

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35 Wall Street
Asheville, NC 28801
heidi@asheville-emporium.com
Tel: (828) 785-5722

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9:00 am – 8:45 pm Sunday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Monday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Tuesday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Wednesday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Thursday
9:15 am – 9:00 pm Friday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday

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We are open late on weekends year round and on evenings during spring, summer and fall. Please note that our hours vary seasonally.