Art Center

I had three people greet me and asked if I needed help, one woman even complimented my outfit to make small talk. I was looking for copics, which they didn’t have, however, they said they could make a special order for me if I were to come back if I prepaid. That I found very helpful, as I prefer to buy from small business art stores rather than online.
Instead, I picked up a nice gouache palette set for just $ 20. Another tip, they take Amex! Yay!

I don’t have an artistic bone in my body but I love this place. And given that my job requires me to do a lot of arts and crafts type things (or rather, attempt), I end up here quite frequently.
At first, I was afraid this place would be incredibly overpriced but I’ve never noticed it. Everything I’ve bought has been quite reasonable and the people are very knowledgeable and FAST. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked in in a panic only to be quickly reassured that either they a) have what I’m looking for or b) can cut this poster board into 20 pieces in 3 minutes.
If you need anything art related, this is your place! And I can’t wait to get something professionally framed here. I’ve browsed through their frames and they are lovely.

The one and only place that I get my art supplies and framing. The staff is so knowledgable and supportive of ALL levels of artists. And when there is a sale… I feel super excited to buy waaaay more than I should.
The best place to buy art supplies!

Great place to get art supplies and there framing department is excellent. I’ve gotten three frames done with them and they look fantastic!

When I walk into this place I totally wanna paint happy little trees with Bob Ross. Hell, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to paint happy little trees with Bob Ross all the time, man’s a legend folks. I digress, I don’t have a learned concept of art, but it doesn’t stop me from creating my own masterpieces for my pad every now and again. This happens to be the place in Memphis that I go to when I feel the need to get creative.
There’s something about the rows upon rows of colored paints, colored pencils and blank canvases that makes me giddy. Generally, I like to give the place a couple 2 – 3 go-​arounds before I decide upon my purchase. Everything here is so fresh, clean and begging to be used.
As a bonus, the staff here is super helpful and friendly. They now know I am not the true definition of an «artist,» but rather a gal who likes to control what goes on her walls. The prices are very reasonable, and I really haven’t found a large selection of canvas sizes anywhere else. Love this place!

I agree with everyone else– Art Center Supply is the best place to go when you’re in need of art supplies.
I’m no artist myself, but I have had the need to buy art supplies for special projects before, and since I am such a novice, I generally ask alot of questions. The staff here gets that, and they are more than happy to lend advice and help me find whatever I need.
I stopped in not long ago and bought my daughter a Melissa and Doug tabletop easel with chalkboard and dry erase board included. She is definitely a budding young artist, and I look forward to taking her back to Art Center Supply to help her grow her artistic talent.

I don’t count myself as an artist, but when I have a project and need supplies for it, Art Center is the place to go. The staff is really nice and also very knowledgeable – how many places can you walk into and just start asking questions about photo transfers? The prices are decent, the student discount is great, and I haven’t found a better selection in Memphis.

I heart this place. It never lets me down. This place has fantastic service, so when I came in here last year with a list of supplies that I didn’t know how to pronounce, not to mention knew what they were or what they looked like, I was so happy when I was almost instantly approached by someone who was more than willing to find everything on my list for me. Everyone here has a great knowledge of not only what stuff is and what it’s used for, but also what’s in, what’s out, and what’s been mistakenly called something else.
I also love this place because as a student, I get a discount here. Doesn’t get much better than that. The only place I like as much is the art store located in my school, and that’s only because I don’t have to travel as far. ;-)

The place in midtown to get art supplies and most importantly: advice.
It seems most everyone that works here is an artist or art student.
Must be the close proximity to the Memphis College of Art.
Everything from canvas, paint, easels & brushes and almost everything else (pads, pens, colored pencils) that you can think of that you need or want to satisfy that creative urge or craving, you’ll find it here.
They also offer a framing service.