Blick Art Materials is a well-established art supply store founded in 1911 in Galesburg, Illinois. As the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States, it offers a wide selection of products suitable for everyone from children to professional artists. The store is known for its extensive inventory, competitive prices, and helpful staff. Customers appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable employees who assist with finding the right materials and provide helpful advice, such as demonstrating how to use wax pastels or helping select frames. The store often has sales, making some items more affordable, though a few products can be pricey. Many customers find the store to be a treasure trove for artists, hobbyists, and educators alike. Its helpful staff, reasonable prices, and variety of art supplies make Blick a popular destination for those seeking quality materials for work or leisure.
Being from out of town, I love the curated supplies, artist staff that can vouch for them and the opportunity to shop on Sunday after 5, when the Portland Art Museum closes.
February 2026
Friendly staff. Great selection of products and competitive prices
January 2026
Fully stocked art supply store. Employees very helpful. Only street parking but didn’t have an issue when we came.
