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The best art supply stores in NYC

Find what you need to get creative at these art supply stores in NYC

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If an inspiring day at the city’s top art museums leave you eager to create, you’ll need a spot to find the right tools. Whether you work with paints, charcoal, pastels, ink or textiles, art supply stores in NYC are ready to equip you with high-quality materials to bring your vision to life.

NYC's art supply stores cater to both beginners and seasoned artists, with shelves stocked full of essentials and hard-to-find specialty items alike. Many stores offer products in a variety of price ranges, so you can find supplies that fit their budget without sacrificing quality. Beyond materials, these shops often provide valuable extras like art classes, workshops and events where you can learn new techniques and connect with the local art community. When that spark of inspiration hits, these stores ensure you're well-prepared.

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2. KC Art Suppliers

This family-run corner store has been catering to both amateur and professional artists since the 1980s. In addition to its expansive supply of acrylics, pencils and palettes, KC offers high quality custom picture framing with a full range of styles. Don’t miss its “Made in Brooklyn” line that utilizes American hardwood stain finished with a UV waterborne lacquer. It even offers delivery and installation service for art, mirrors and frames.

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3. Soho Art Materials

Family-owned and operated since the 1990s, Soho Art Materials serves New York’s artist community in two neighborhoods: Soho and Bushwick. Browse through scores of painting, drawing and printmaking supplies, or inquire about its custom services, which include artwork stretching, panel and stretcher fabrication and professional framing. Employees are all working artists, so feel free to ask for expert feedback or personal recommendations.

4. The League’s Art Supply Store

Located in the lobby of the well-known Art Students League of New York, this art supply store is geared towards studio artists Here you can select from a volume of fine art supplies for drawing, painting, sculpting and printmaking. A special gifting section offers artsy coffee table books as well as Picasso- and Monet-inspired T-shirts, aprons, hats and mugs.

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5. Zelda’s Art World

This comprehensive art center truly offers art for all ages. Fine art and craft supplies are available to artists at any skill level. The after-school art club is open to ages five and up, while adult classes cater to anyone interested in learning watercolor, photography, jewelry making, fashion, interior design or ceramics. Drop-in for a relaxing afternoon painting ceramic pieces or pre-outlined canvases—no sitting fee required.

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New York’s most ubiquitous art supply store, Blick’s bi-level Soho shop and its other outposts across NYC are your one-stop-shop for all things arts and crafts. Stock up on acrylics, brushes and canvases so you can turn your 300-square-foot apartment into a professional artist’s studio. If scrapbooking’s more your speed, check out Blick’s awe-inspiring selection of photo journals, stamps and adhesives. In the rare event you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for in-store, head to the internet to peruse Blick’s extensive online catalog.

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