directory of pittsburgh queer art, small businesses, shops n’at ♡
stop supporting corporate pride and start supporting your local queer businesses and artists! here is a list of some pittsburgh-based queer businesses to support during pride month and beyond.
this list started from a post i made on threads, asking folks to share their own or their favorite queer-owned businesses, to help build a directory for the pittsburgh area.
art ⋆˙⟡♡
⋆ 1flychicken - meghan | she/her
handmade gifts, art, cards + miscellaneous magic.
⋆ alex mithcell riccobon - alex | he/they
trans/non-binary artist, designer, and comic writer designing t-shirts.
⋆ a dreaming witch - marie | they/them
small shop offering handcrafted art, witchy, & energetic wellness products. find stickers, notebooks, rugs, reiki soap, intention oils, gemstone bracelets, and more—crafted by hand with love + care!
⋆ a small frog art - bob | they/them
art in various mediums, including stickers, prints, zines, keychains, art dolls, t-shirts, all throughout with plenty of frog content.
⋆ Death’s Head Divination - Cara | They/Them
up-cycled ceramics for pagans, witches, and the weird. original digital art and crochet with vintage, witchy, and quirky finds.
⋆ janie makes art - janie | she/her
painter, illustrator, and clay artist. commissions accepted. lots of queer rat stickers, inspired by current and former pet rats!
⋆ las estrellas - estrella
handmade chain mail jewelry. commissions accepted. queer/afro-latina owned.
⋆ octopuss design - jay & lukat | he/him & they/them
queer art and trans-owned art. art with pride, cryptid, and punk themes.
⋆ ordinary joy studio - meg | she/her
stickers, cards, and other art doodled by a trauma therapist who is hoping to make folks feel seen.
⋆ poplar labs - professor poplar | she/her
crochet and design for curious geeks and worldbuilders for sci-fiber artists. commissions accepted.
⋆ Queer Witches of Maude’s Paperwing Gallery - athena | she/her
pittsburgh-based, queer/woman-owned, metaphysical, and LGBTQIA+ gift shop with crystals, herbs, or, cauldrons, pins , patches + more.
⋆ sleepy hollow handmade - tim & joey| he/him & he/him
luxurious vegan soaps + bath care. husband owned.
⋆ Sometimes I’m Crafty - Mandy | She/her/Goobernoodle
crafting mostly horror-related miniatures- but also a lot of witchy, comic book-y, pop culture, buffy, and literary minis.
services ⋆˙⟡♡
⟡ success just clicks - tena | she/her
dog training with four main programs: private training, group classes, day training, and growin’ up pups puppy training.
1932 spring garden avenue, pittsburgh, pa 15212
♡ elk & hound bakery & homestead - beth & sam | she/her & she/her
elk & hound is more than just a place for baked goods—it’s a place to connect, share, and savor the simple joys of life. serving up small-batch baking, local ingredients, crusty baguettes, bread, cookies, and more.
⟡ the kindred spirit tattoo co. - bonnie & kristin | she/her & she/her
queer/femme-owned tattoo shop & store. located in garfield.
5124 penn avenue, fl 2, pittsburgh, pa 15224
⟡ moondust salon - lauren | she/they
a queer/witchy salon specializing in color and gender-affirming cuts.
1022 perry highway, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15237
⟡ team active llc - tonja | she/her
pittsburgh personal trainer and coach with more than 20 years of experience. areas of specialty include sports performance, injury rehab, military, fire/police fitness testing, general fitness, and functional training.
places ⋆˙⟡♡
⊹ blythe books & fine gifts
pittsburgh’s south hills premier used books and fine gifts store. queer safe space with queer staff, books, and more. not specifically lgbtqia+ owned, but lgbtqia+ safe. located in brentwood.
2941 brownsville road, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15227
⊹ fjord & fable
luxury soy candles, diffusers, and bath care-crafted with clean-burning ingredients and blended in small batches. located in lawrenceville.
4112 butler street, pittsburgh, pennsyvlania 15201
⊹ Love, Katie Distilling & Cocktail Lounge
katie is the owner of love, katie distilling and the founder of sips mobile bar co. love, katie is about creating a unique spirit line and opening a distillery, spreading love, and a good cocktail. located in sharpsburg.
816 main street, sharpsburg, pennsylvania 15215
⊹ woolly bear books & gifts
an independent bookstore in carnegie that values community and curiosity, with a focus on nature books for kids and grown ups, and events spotlighting local writers and makers. located in carnegie.
31 east main street, carnegie, pennsylvania 15106
fashion ⋆˙⟡♡
♡ bad bitch thrifin - lauryn | they/them
size and gender inclusive antique and vintage clothing and accessories.
music ⋆˙⟡♡
♪ lys scott | she/they
alyssa scott is a queer thai american rapper and vocalist. their latest album squashed dreams & broken wings is a brutally honest and personal reflection of lys coming to terms with her own identity and artistry.
♪ manny dibiachi | he/him
manny dibiachi is a pittsburgh artist, songwriter, rapper, singer, and composer. rhyming over fluid beats and creating his own vicious wordplay.
♪ maya universe | they/them
maya bass, also known as maya universe is a club dj in pittsburgh and a musician. maya universe takes their listeners on a transformative journey by bridging their love of club music and cool sultry vocals, and unique production style.
authors ⋆˙⟡♡
♡ tommy wyatt blake | he/they
a queer/trans pittsburgh author with plenty of books.
add your submission here ⋆˙⟡♡
to add your queer business/service/art to the 2025 pittsburgh pride pages directory, please fill out the below form. once received, i will add to the list as soon as possible. thank yinz!