risd:store — Local services in Providence

It’s similar to the Blick store, except they have a smaller selection with more variety. I would even recommend the 3D works store as it has a similar aesthetic and is geared towards mixed media art. The 2D store has a gift shop attached, a cafe on the second floor managed by THE sweetest woman. And RISD merch designed by the school alumni. It’s definitely a student hotspot, but it’s welcoming to any kind of artist or creative. And the staff are very friendly so don’t be afraid to ask for help.

As for the pricing, it’s comparable to Blick or Jerry Artarama, and can be discounted if you’re a student. Overall, great location, good staff and...

The RISD store is a fantastic place to pick up art supplies. I particularly like their selection of drawing pens. They also have a wide variety of drawing pencils and graphite. Of course, you need paper, too, and they have a good selection. (I think they might have more in the Metcalf store, though.) I am often tempted by the sketchbooks. They have many to choose from, including some very nice, but expensive ones. They have a few knick knacks, and RISD-branded stuff in the back of the store. The large RISD umbrellas are...

Still haven’t received my order but did just receive an unpleasant email saying they will grant me a student discount once (!?) I’m an online student! They don’t know when they’ll ship my order, I’ve called four times but no one picks up. I received my Blick order 2 days ago that I placed at the same time. Blick also offers discounts as do other art supply stores. Plus, RISD charged close to $20 for shipping and Blick’s shipping was free....