Purchased a Tri-Mar painting stretcher that had a flaw. The plastic corner sections that are inserted into aluminum rails did not line up properly causing an uneven edge where the plastic meets the aluminum on all four sides. A big enough difference to be noticeable. They replied that this has never been an issue. I am not interested in paying for return shipping and their 20 % restocking fee on a flawed item. They thoughtfully responded to my issue within an hour but left me hanging. read more

Really great store with friendly staff. Quality supplies all around. I bought water colors paints for a friend and they loved them.

Soho Art Materials is the best place to go as an artist. They service all the top artists in NYC for a reason. They have a wide array of materials, incredible service (ask for Gina who is extraordinary) and Jonny is the stretcher to the stars. Literally. A hidden gem for all artists. read more

warm employees with a great selection. went in because i was meeting my partner in the area, but i'm glad i did as i found some really lovely acrylics for use in some new work. loved the energy in there and could've browsed for ages. read more

What a great find this is. They have great selection of supplies. They have a good variety as well. They're very helpful and knowledgeable. I found the prices to be fair. read more

As far as I can tell, this is the last store in Manhattan that stocks linen canvas on rolls. Blick once did and it's impossible to gauge from online images the color, texture and thickness. Prices here are reasonable too. So why 4 stars? Well, if it weren't for the fact that I went looking in the back row of rolls, I wouldn't have found the specific heavy canvas that I saw on their website--about which I had called in advance to confirm availability. The young rep who was helping me couldn't find it on his printed list, but once I located it, he somehow found the price. I would have thought that the staff would familiarize themselves with the stock. or at least that I'd have been accompanied by someone who did. Not that this influenced my rating, but the mostly young staff, seemed, well, kind of emotionally shut down and unable to crack a smile. This in contrast to the person I spoke to on the phone, who was preternaturally cheery. read more

The very best selection of paint, stretched canvases and even sale items! Love going there as the owners/ receptionists are. especially friendly and helpful. Also, their prices are amazingly competitive , even considering the small space in THE VILLAGE! read more

This art supply store rocks. Quality stuff! Recently I was trying to find a store that had the best paint. The oil paints are super toxic but nicely made with quality ingredients. The Naples Yellow, Vermilion, and Azul blue with the Rublev brand are really lovely to paint with. read more

Soho Art Materials - Oil painting on panel with Azul Blue, Vermilion, and Naples, plus the rest of my pallet. All paint from SoHo Art Supply. - Art Supplies Near Me - New York, New York

Loved this place, it felt manageable and plenty of help if you needed it. A very good amount of painting and drawing supplies. I will visit again next time in NYC. read more

My husband and I were walking around Soho during our "date day" yesterday and he needed a Molotow liquid chrome marker to customize his figures; the guy who "helped" us just looked dumbfounded and said they don't carry it and recommended a different store, we were grateful. The nuisance, However, was when what seemed like a regular customer there needed to add his two stupid cents and say "oh yeah we don't carry that, go to the other store for your graffiti" Understand this, my husband is Puerto Rican, looks very much like one, too. That was a micro aggression that I'm glad my husband handled diplomatically while making whoever that idiot was look like an ass. He then replied "oh there's nothing wrong with graffiti" then why even say something with a judgmental tone?! The cashier had nothing to say, and I do understand that Soho is predominantly white with these artsy hipsters but I need them to be more culturally competent. I will make sure to not step foot there again, neither will my husband. Clearly art snobs love throwing shade without realizing when they're being stupidly bigoted . The vibe was ridiculously off- as customers we deserved better. But we can't get that anymore. We will stick to Blick for now. And hope that we don't have to hear stereotypical comments like these again. If you know who this guy is, and I hope he reads this- please be better. It's all we ask. Because your comment was uncalled for. Also. Learn to mind your business, nobody was ever speaking to you. read more

I like going to art supplies stores to get inspiration on the next possible project, so I was pretty excited to find this place this past week. I agree with many of the previous reviewers for this place and this is definitely a place to go to if you need sketchbooks, so many options. They have the popular Moleskin series, but also carry Rhodia, Quattro and many others. All very reasonably priced. They also have sketch pens, brushes, paints, stencils, and stock paper. They also have sales and discounts on supplies also, so check back often. The artist in me loves this place! read more

I've been going there since they opened, to several of their locations, and they remain helpful, knowledgeable, complete and surprisingly competitively priced. Walter is the artist's best friend and can offer good advice on just about any medium or technique I've seen fit to ask him about :) The thing that most sets them apart is the unique selection of canvases and the custom ones that they'll make for you if you don't see exactly what you want. Go check out this painter's paradise! You'll go back. read more

TERRIBLE costumer service, rude staff, horrible management! Before anything else, let me start by saying that I've worked in the arts for years! I've always been around artists, art lovers and collectors and have never treated anyone who walked into the gallery like this! I went in to buy some art material as a birthday gift to my husband. I was looking at Golden acrylics (which I already have and use). The employee who was "helping" me (white guy, short hair with a beard, in his 30s) kept telling me that they were expensive and kept pushing me to buy a smaller tube or a cheaper brand. Every question I would ask, he would remind me of the price. I should mention that I'm a brown woman with an accent. By constantly telling me how expensive this was going to be, I think he was implying that they were out of my budget without knowing anything about me! I finally picked up the paint I want and then asked him to show me the sketch books. They were wrapped in plastic and I couldn't see what the paper thickness or texture was like so I asked the employee if he could open one of them so I could see. I decided it was good and asked him to give me one of the unopened ones (because duh, it's a gift). He refuses, saying I MADE him open this. Arguing with me to get the opened one because he's not supposed to do this! Note that I'm spending over $300 on materials here! I told him that his attitude is rubbing me the wrong way and I'd rather not spend my money there. Then he just takes all my shopping (aggressively) and walks away! I asked his name a few times and he just had his back to me, not answering. Finally, the manager walks in and I explain the situation to him and all he has to say is "we're not perfect"!!! Unbelievable! Forget about "perfect", they don't even know the very basics of costumer service or manners and decency! There are so many places to shop for art supplies, don't waste your time and money here! read more

They are very knowledgeable Do custom stretching Have a huge selection of brushes and paint

Thank goodness there is at least one real art supply store with knowledgable customer service people, quality supply.

This is what an art store should be, and Soho Art has always been this way. If you want craft supplies, I believe they are putting in a Michaels for you all in midtown, the perfect place for it... read more

Pretty nice sized store with a great variety of fine art supplies from art pens to pads to paint supplies. Would go here again for sure the next time I am in the area. read more

Why aren't more people reviewing this place? This is the BEST place for painters. I say painters because your not going to find craft supplies for grandma here. This is the real deal man. High quality brushes and only the best paints. This place is really just for those serious about painting. I don't remember seeing any winton or any other student grade stuff here.That being said, you will find nice custom canvasses and mediums along with the regular high end art fare. The staff are really smart people and all seem to be serious painters themselves. The store is clean and organized and the people are smart and friendly. Check it out, not far from Dick Blick, Utrecht or Pearl so you can compare and see what I mean. read more

I visit art shops for a particular reason. I shop at Blick Art Materials in NoHo (for general art supplies), New York Paper Art Central (for their paper and bookbinding department), and SoHo Art Materials (journals and painting supplies). SoHo Art Materials is my go-to art store for their wide selection of sketch and drawing journals. I am a painter, but I no longer paint on linen or canvas. I cannot speak much of their selection here (read the previous glowing reviewers on this area). I paint almost exclusively on large fine paper. For those who are particular or simply love having new journals for all sorts of media, this may be a great place to visit, which is my reason for my glowing review. The selection of journals and pads spans outside of your usual Strathmore, Moleskine, and the average generic hardbound sketchbook bound with economic paper. (All of which you can still find at SoHo Art.) However, the store carries lesser known brands (such as Pentalic, Hand*Book Journals) that may be as good (or better) than the Moleskine. Depends on what you uses the journals for and how well they handle your preference of media, of course. I have stopped visiting Pearl Paint since my art school days and it's also due to the mannerism by some of staff. The quality went down hill. Plus, their selection (if you want to say journals, fine art paper, painter's supplies) isn't on par to New York Paper Art Central and SoHo Art Materials. read more

I finally found studio space in NYC and fortunately Soho Art Materials is close by. For such a small boutique store, they have all my basics ranging from yards of unprimed canvas, pre-fab panel surfaces of various depths and dimensions, paper, brushes, and of course tubes and tubes of paint. Ahhh.... rub me down with a tube of Old Holland and a bucket of Golden gesso. Of course, I've been to Friedmans, Pearl, Dickus Blickus, and Utrecht, but I prefer the small mom 'n' pop feel of SoHo Art. Online at www.SoHoArtMaterials.com read more

I brought Soho Art Materials a regional piece of original art from Arusha Tanzania. I had done as much research as possible to find the best framing place in NYC . It had been hung and stretched on a rough pine backing which I liked just fine and should have brought this back with me as well. After some online research, Soho looked like the kind of store that was highly professional and had been around. I spoke to a salesperson on the phone - further . encouragement. In the store, the sales man, Walter explained what he was going to do and told me to come back in a week. Nothing that happened had been told to me. So- a week later, I trod back downtown and a man who was not Walter told me that everything had been explained to me about the results and that I was lucky to have someone so professional as Walter to do the work. The top and bottom of the painting disappeared, having gone into the top if the frame. This included part of the artists signature. The centering of the painting was gone. Outraged,I asked to have it taken off the frame, but no, Walter was not there and I had to make the trek the next weekend to retrieve the piece The best news, I found an entirely better place Framers and Stretchers. They do custom work and are entirely open, honest and friendly read more

Their custom panel and canvas selection are not to be beat. They often have a sale on something-or-other, and have great prices on their house supplies (re: turpentine/mediums) As others have said, great customer service too! edit: they are now on Wooster street, I don't think the Yelp review has a photo of that location yet... read more

Artists are not really known for pre planing or rationing, especially when it comes to supplies. There are unfortunately not many art supplies stores in the areas where we tend to be able to afford. So the opening of SOHO was a great treat. Not to mention it's across the street from one of the new coffee roasting gems Cafe Vita. So Although a little off the beaten path and a longer walk when it's Brick out... it's great to have a place this large. The store is split between canvas and stretchers, frames and papers and then paints, charcoals, brushes and supplies. There isn't anything new they are offering but most likely they have what you need. Art supplies also maintain their price-point unless you have the option of trekking out to an A.C. Moore or Michael's... but I do not. So welcome to Bushwick SOHO, I am glad you are here! read more

Great supply options, I always find what I need! The staff is very helpful. I highly recommend

Went in hoping to get thin black wire & the woman behind counter said, "this is an ART store" like I was a clueless idiot. Yes, lady, I figured that out. I was not fast enough to query whether Alexander Calder's use of wire disqualified him as an artist. Just as well! Luckily the younger woman (also worked there) said, like for sculpture? To make an armature? Yes. She recommended the Compleat Sculptor on 90 Vandam. Short walk. Amazing place! For real artists & fabricators. And perfect thin black wire! read more

Love this little and cozy family-owned art supplies store! Even my little brother likes it more than Blick. Great selection of paints, notebooks, paper, canvases and frames! read more

This is what an art supply store should be. They focus on what real artists need, and I have found them to be quite helpful. Once, when I was looking for a specific oil color that I couldn't find in any tubes, the salesperson actually mixed two colors for me to show me how they would achieve the color I was seeking. You won't get this at most art supply stores. Plus, they have a wide range of art supplies. read more

While it's small and doesn't have a huge selection compared to its competitors, the prices are pretty reasonable (I got a super cool wooden travel sketch supply box for about $12) and the staff is very helpful and friendly. It reminds me a bit of the art supply store at my college in Atlanta - it carries those sorts of products at those sorts of prices, so it's probably a good option for students. It's kind of hidden away, though - I wouldn't have known it existed unless they had their Groupon promotion - but I'm glad they did. It's a nice little gem of an art store that artists will find refreshing. read more

The Best art store in New York. One of the few really professional places left.

Gina's s the ' material girl whose knowledge and patience make this a five star customer experience Walter is a a gem, I am closer to Blick but I walk out of my way to shop when one of them is there read more

Depending how they woke up that day is your business with soho art materials going to be. They are pretty expensive and customer care is horrible,personally if I'm paying good money for my stuff and stretchers I prefer to be treated cordially. read more

This place is heaven! I came here today to get some supplies. As a beginner on oil painting, you'll definitely appreciate the staff. Gina has been very helpful from the first minute i stepped into the shop. She helped me get good quality brushes, pencils and gave an introduction to oil painting! Amazing day, thanks Gina. I left the store happy and contented! read more

Surprised by how great this place is. Best I've found in New York. Most helpful staff in the city. read more

Really friendly, patient, and kind employees. I like their selection of items, and their prices are great.

As a beginner art student, I got lots of help, advice in the process of shopping for art supplies from the staff at Soho Art Materials. On top of that I received a great student discount. This store is easy to navigate and the art materials are carefully organized and displayed. I enjoy shopping more in this store than getting lost in the convoluted alleys of the commercialized big art supply stores. Highly recommend it! read more

This is where the painters go. Not the fakers or the wannabes. Look at their staff- all serious artists who know their shit. They've been with SoHo for years. It shows in their knowledge and in their customer service. I've never been treated like a jerk as I have with so many other chain art supply stores- Blick, Utrecht, Pearl. Those places are corporate giants who don't give a damn about real artists. These folks are real artists and actually give a shit about your interests and helping you. Are the prices crazy like at NY Central- no! Are there douche bag staff- no! They have possibly the best linen selection in the city, and it's very user friendly to go downstairs and check out them out for yourself. Their brush selection is almost amongst the best in the city with heavy stocks of both Isabey and Escoda (two of the very best). They have a wide very of high quality oil paint, they even carry some local small batch boutique brands (which says so much about their attention to quality) I'll be back soon. If you're a serious artist who wants to shop were the serious artists shop, SoHo is for you. read more

For a small store, they have a HUGE selection of pads and sketchbooks especially eco and recycled options (better than Pearl). Very nice staff. The store isn't too cramped. It's nice to browse around in. read more

Is and has always been a serious painter's place. The staff are largely experienced and trained painters- I've acquired as much technical education from them over many years as I ever did in school, and they will grasp your technique and make recommendations. There's nothing cheap, juvenile or "commercial" in the inventory. Most paint and tools are artisanal. Prices are fair. Go, learn. read more

I love this art store! All of the employees are so knowledgeable. The best art store in NYC!

love this store! the customer service is usually excellent, every item's price is hand written on it... so there's no confusion with labels on shelving like other stores. they have almost all products ive ever needed, with the exception of a few rare occasions. AND they carry quality printmaking inks, unlike other art stores. their frames are excellent quality and fair price too read more