Blick Art Materials, founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States with over 65 retail stores nationwide. The company caters to the full spectrum of artists, from the youngest child to well-known professionals, offering an extensive product selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service. Customers praise the store's emphasis on painting supplies and the availability of custom frame pieces. While some find the caged items inconvenient, the staff is described as knowledgeable and helpful, making Blick a go-to destination for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, and hobbyists seeking quality art materials.
Youll find almost everything art related, reasonable prices and really well organized.
January 2026
Excellent selection of art supplies, fair prices with regular sales, nice local business to support. Tons of canvases, one of the last true art supply stores around. Helpful staff, kind, upbeat environment.
December 2025
My favourite art supplies store, will never go anywhere else.
