This is a great store for art supplies, including canvas, paints, pencils, easels, and more. They also do framing. And there's a very nice selection of greeting cards, mugs, and vintage style puzzles. The staff are friendly and helpful.(They are also right next door to Cider Belly Doughnuts, in case you need a coffee or... read full comment
February 2023
My son who has always loved art and is now in school for art, has gotten all his supplies from this store. They always have everything he needs and are always so friendly and helpful. By far our favorite art supply store!
October 2022
Very welcoming staff. I needed help finding a particular item and a Young woman was very kind in getting me to the right aisle. Not only that, she also explained the differences between the materials I was looking at so I knew what to get. I'll go back for future art supplies guaranteed!
Arlene's Artist Materials is Capital Region's premiere art supply store with in house frame shop. We are locally-owned, independent, and family operated since 1960. Art supplies are our passion and we stock a range of materials for every artist, from beginners to professionals. Better than "Big Box Stores" Arlene's offers sales of 20 to 50% off everyday. Just great supplies at great prices.
From our humble beginnings in a 500 sq ft store on Madison Ave, Arlene's now inhabits at 10,000 sq ft retail space at our current location at 57 Fuller Road in Albany, NY. We are here to help. There is no project too small or questions to complicated. Arlene's staff of professional artists is here to help get what you need to get the job down.
