Display of art prints hanging on a brown pegboard at an outdoor market, with trees and bicycles in the background.
Young woman browsing books at an outdoor market stall under a canopy.

Why shopping local matters

There are dozens of reasons to shop locally; to find a unique gift, to feel good about your purchases, to support something you believe in.

No matter your reason, it always comes down to creating the kind of community you want to live in, and actively fostering those that help create it. Every time you shop with a maker, you’re helping to build Missoula, and are a steward of the magic this place holds.