Blick Art Materials, founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States with more than 65 retail stores nationwide. The company caters to the full spectrum of artists, from the youngest child ready to scribble with a crayon to well-known, gallery-represented professionals. Blick offers an extensive product selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service, making it the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists, or anyone requiring quality art materials. The company is a long-time advocate of art education in the U.S. and provides support to scholastic, collegiate, and professional art programs. Customers praise Blick's friendly and helpful staff, who go above and beyond to assist with orders and ensure customer satisfaction. The stores are well-stocked and organized, with a wide range of products, including hard-to-find items. Prices are competitive, and the selection is often better than at other craft stores. Blick's commitment to the art community and its focus on providing quality products and services make it a popular destination for artists of all levels.
Very well organized and established place and friendly staff - definitely will be getting my future art supplies from here! 10/10
January 2026
Friendly staff and wide variety of art supplies. Free parking around back.
January 2026
Visited for th first time today. Staff were extremely helpful and the selection is amazing! Also, I purchased watercolor tubes and they were far less expensive than the same brands at the man's name craft store. I can't wait to go back!
