Mind-blowing wonderful fairyland of materials for making art; I felt like I was in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The staff were extremely knowledegable. I needed some real assistance, since I am new to cold wax/oil painting and the staff had some great expert advice. When looking for collage/texture materials, she was very helpful and patient. You cannot get the same ability to assess hand-made paper on-line. SHOP at this store! read more

Great selection for this new artist. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. And honestly, I don't know about the value. But I love going and it's the only place I buy art supplies. read more

By far my favorite art supply store. I have yet to find another store anywhere that matches their charm, helpfulness and variety of supplies. They are the Platonic ideal of an art store. read more

Love this store. Great service and great selection. Always have fun shopping at Rochester Art Supply.

I am new to painting, and found this store amazing to walk thru. So much to look at! Anything you could possible want. The employees were friendly and very helpful. The service and merchandise was so much better than what I would expect at a chain craft store. read more

Rochester Art Supply is like an artist's candy shop OMG. They carry beautiful high quality art supplies. I can't believe I didn't find out about this place until just recently. If you dabble in art and live anywhere near Rochester, definitely check them out!! The store is well organized. They have a lot of supplies cramped into such a small space. I've only been here twice so far and the layout has been intuitive enough for me to find most of the supplies I've needed on my own. The staff is very nice and helpful. I came in with no ideas on what kind of easel I wanted but the very nice woman who helped me walked me through my different options on their online portal. There aren't any other stores around that carry the high quality oil paints that I'm looking for. They have various price points of paint. I've found some really great deals and quality paints for much cheaper than I can find them online (if I can even find those sets). I've also been able to get my hands on some limited edition sets. They also have a great selection of professional quality paint brushes and canvases. There's a greater variety of paint brands, colors, mediums, solvents than I would expect. I really couldn't ask for anything more. I'm so happy to have this gem so close to home :) very highly recommend checking this place out, even if you're not an artist. Get some pics of the gorgeous store. I'm planning on wowing all my out of state artsy friends and family next time any of them are in Rochester. read more

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Super helpful staff, very clean, organized, every medium imaginable and supplies for every budget. read more

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Best art store ever!!! Wonderful selection of art materials that we've ever seen in one store! Great service and especially we love Sally!!!

Horrible customer service. I purchased some foam core for mounting vinyl prints to. I cut the piece down outside the store to fit in my truck and have the size I needed for my picture. After I put the picture on the foam core (which I have done the same way several times) the foam core covering started to bubble. I tried to bring it back for a return or store credit as obviously this was an issue with the foam core but the owner refused saying the foam core got wet and I didn't ask for help. Why would I need help if I have done this with the same product several times with no issue? And if it got wet both sides would have bubbles but that was not the case. The owner is a crabby old man who didn't even care or even apologize for the product failing. I will never shop here again. read more

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I tried to order a gift card online to use in store, but it was requiring shipping so that wouldn't work. I tried to go into the store before the time they closed (time was also shown on handwritten sign on door), but the door was locked. Wish they hadn't advertised the gift cards as an alternative to going into the store if you have to have them shipped or only have the option to use them on the site. read more

I am a BFA Studio Arts Major. I went into this store not needing anything.... Until I went into the store and Oh, Oh, Oh!!! So many beautiful supplies that just are not available in one place in person. The prices were extremely reasonable! The staff extremely helpful. I wish I was local to Rochester. I will be content to come back when I visit my RIT son. read more

Been going here for acrylic paint and they've got a solid selection of Golden and Amsterdam, hardly never see things out of stock. Super helpful and friendly staff as well. Highly recommend if you're not sure what you need and want that tangible shopping experience. read more

Getting ready for the 6x6 at RoCo Art Gallery I went in looking for specific supplies. While I was able to find most of them one particular type of paint they did not carry. Luckily for me the cashier, a kind elderly woman, was kind enough to call around town to save me countless trips. Unfortunately we couldn't find the paint here in Rochester, what she did next earned the five stars. She went online found three companies that carried the paint and delivered. The entire process took less than fifteen minutes. Great service, knowlegeable staff, plenty of stock on hand, and reasonable pricing. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Ordered from them on line. Didn't receive one order and a second order was missing an item no longer in stock. Hand written note stated that the amount for the missing product would be refunded since it wasn't in stock any longer. I've sent two notes and over a month later still no refund. Shipping charges are highway robbery for small orders. Don't order here. Shop Blick.com instead. read more

Excellent cramped store with great service by knowledgeable staff. Have the brands I prefer, the supplies I need! read more

Great place for discounted art supplies. They have a great collection of markers that you can't really find anywhere here in Rochester. I really liked their little rack of discounted paint brushes. There is 15 minute parking in front of their store. You can also find metered parking along close by streets. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I make my appearances on Saturdays so I can see Sally. She is fun, effervescent and helpful. There are hidden gems stacked here and there and the store is made to be explored. Some might call it cramped, I call it comfortable! Parking is free on the weekends and there are usually spots on the side street. read more

I'm always happy when I visit here. It's jam packed to the rafters with interesting things. I always learn a lot, too. Staff are always busy and always take the time to help me find what I'm looking for. read more

I lost my favorite little travel watercolors and went berserk trying to find them to no avail. The place that used to carry them around here no longer does and it was not easy to find them online...until I found Rochester Art Supplies. No sooner had I placed an order than they appeared in my mailbox...ok, it took a couple of days, but who's counting when they're traveling 3000 miles and I didn't specify faster shipping. If I am ever in Rochester, I will make this store my first stop. read more

Not in a million years and no amount of money could make me use this online retailer again. It was the worst customer service I have ever had in my life. I didn't feel they listened, I feel I had to constantly repeat myself, I feel they were simply too busy to care about anything I said, let alone acknowledge what was clearly their (huge) mistake, and try to fix it. Even going to the supervisor, with what was clearly their mistake, on paper, meant nothing. This is THE worst art store/customer service experience I've ever had. read more

This place is awesome. They have everything you can think of and some things you've never seen before. Supplies for all medias and levels. Prices are reasonable with some things on sale frequently. Helpful staff and a sort of chaotic environment that I actually like in an art store. It means they would rather have a lot of inventory for customers to choose from, than lean it out and make everything neat. Having recently moved downtown, this is an obvious addition to my go-to art supply store. read more

Drove there from Ottawa Canada (approx 4 hour drive) and it was totally worth it! They have everything your artist' heart desires! The staff is so helpful and the owner is a gem! Best art store I've ever been too! We have nothing like this on this side of the border. read more

Great selection and employees are nice and helpful and always have what I am looking for.. Never been disappointed and Sally also has great tips from time to time at the cash register and she's super nice read more

This store is wonderful. It is like a great attic with all kinds of treasures all over. Great bookmaking supplies and the range of brush pens is amazing. There are so many choices that it is hard to leave without a bag full of goodies...more than you ever thought you would. It is not about need but want when you are there. Steph and her staff are fantastic and so willing to help. Going in there is like going to Cheers--they know your name, what you like and always have something to show you! read more