Blick Art Materials — Local services in Savannah

First the pros: Prices are fair and you can often get a great deal when they run a sale. Lots of variety to choose from. Service is fast.

The con: This is a major one for me. As a person of color, I try very hard not to assume that a sales person is treating me differently due to my ethnicity. But each time I shop here, there are these little micro aggressions I pick up on from a few of the associates that leave me feeling like my presence is not appreciated or that I'm viewed as a loss prevention threat. I've worked retail for years and I know how certain groups of individuals are treated in contrast with other groups. It's never in your face but there is this undercurrent attitude - i.e. "why are you here"; "I need to keep an on eye this person"; preferential checkout services to a certain ethnic group although it was clear I was in the line first; or this particular rule applies to you but not the other customer.

It's rare that my family and I shop here because it's not a convenient location for us, but I like to treat my children to this store because they love the variety of art supplies. It is truly unfortunate that the few times we have shopped here, the experience is consistently the same.

As the saying goes, "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." It's safe to say that'll I'll be choosing another art supply store in the future. I'm sure you won't miss my...

One of my favorite art supply stores. Super convenient when I attended art school, now I make the drive whenever I need something quickly and/or it's hard to find. The staff are really helpful and informed about the products they sell.

They're also not looking to make you spend more money than you need to. They listen to what you're looking for and help you find the right product, even if it's a cheaper option than a more expensive alternative that doesn't suit your needs as well as the other. That's a really big deal when it comes to shopping there when you're first exploring art, if the prices of the materials are prohibitive to new learners then it staunches creativity.

Overall, if you're looking to explore different mediums this is a great place to start. Also, they have sales based on SCAD's semester schedule, so if you can handle crowds and don't need an employee's help narrowing down what you need, then that's when I would go.

(Secret hack- They have a lot of deals online where you can get special "online order only" discounts but you can pick it up in store. It's great when you're doing a big order and you know exactly what you're...

This art store has something for everyone! located at the end of one of the busiest streets in Savannah, GA, this store is easy to get to and a whole lot of fun inside. Attentive and informative staff members are always ready to assist you and the layout of the store makes sense if you are just looking for a certain type of supplies. Do not shy away from this store if you are not a professional artist. They have something for everyone. From high end equipment to fun everyday affordable supplies and a whole aisle of paper! Yes it is air conditioned, so it is a nice place to walk around and take your time in the heat of summer as well. Are you just visiting the area? Then pick up some quick pieces to sketch at the beach or a watercolor set; which is the only way to capture the beauty of Savannah. Everyone has photos of their trip, you can have an original art piece instead. The back to school sale is a great time to stock up on supplies. They also have plenty of parking around on the street and you can use the Park Savannah app for ease. they have a frequent buyer card which is free to enroll. All around a great place to go for...