Ah, 1976. The birth of VHS, Apple, inkjets, floppy discs, and Son of Sam murders, plus Ryan Reynolds, Peyton Manning, Reese Witherspoon, Chadwick Boseman, Cillian Murphy, Colin Farrell, Chester from Linkin Park, Blake Shelton, Baby Spice, and Benebatch Cumberdick. So, is it called 1976 because many believe it is the most consequential year in the history of modern China? (It's Chinese-American owned). Or is the birth year of one of the Law family siblings? I'd guess it's bridging old school 1976 analog craftsmanship with the digital revolution-led letterpress and screen printing, since the store is the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern design, with a fully operational letterpress studio (they produce their own stationery), housing vintage, antique printing presses. They also curate independent art and host hands-on workshops. So, the name We Are 1976 suggests a collective identity rooted in a specific era, and their tagline "our dear assembly" is likely their way of saying, "This is the group of people, machines, and beautiful objects we have gathered together." Honestly, I just went in looking for a bathroom. They are 1976 but I was #2. read more

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"Loved this spot! The staff was so friendly, and there were tons of cool, eclectic items--great for treating yourself or finding unique gifts. They even had a cute kids' section and lots of great framed art. Such a fun place to browse I'll admit I grabbed a few neat pieces !! read more

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Very nice art shop! This was definitely one of my favorite stores I visited within the Bishop Arts District. The pictures they have on the walls are absolutely beautiful and I wish I had a place in my suitcase for one where it wouldn't get squished. I managed to find some cute little gifts for my family that I'm excited to give them. Some of the things are on the pricier side, but that's probably because it is stuff that you can't really find anywhere else. It is a very unique shop and I would love to come back and shop again! read more

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Love this shop, nice surprise...what I wanted here: Japanese mugs and teacups, Japanese baskets and mugs, furoshiki wraps and lots of Japanese cutesy stuff etc , hand made or local items such little notebooks, mugs and greeting cards made from all over or novelty items from Areaware and the like. I can stay here half a day. I spent a good hour though I didn't see everything. Should have taken photos - little wares, posters...great place to get some gifts...that are not candles...lol Fair pricey pricing as Japanese goods that are not from Daiso are, for hand made small batch watchamacallits, good looking notebooks and paper products (in all sizes including slightly bigger than 1x2's) and there may not be anything less than $5. I say it's worth it. Carefully curated items you won't easily find anywhere, on hand and in person. read more

Such a quaint unique and beautiful assortment shop of kawaii items and art! Definitely enjoyed visiting! :) read more

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One of the best shops on the Bishop Arts strip. It's thoughtfully curated with so much goodness tucked away into all of its corners. Cutest Japanese housewares, stationery, unique artwork and letterpress prints. I love coming here to find something different than the norm as gifts. read more

Of all the businesses in the Bishop Arts District, this one was my favorite...so much so that I visited once alone and then brought my husband back the next day. First off, I love being able to support POC-owned businesses, and also appreciate finding merch that speaks to my culture and experiences. (For example, the pin depicting someone telling an American-born Asian person that they speak English well. Sigh.) The store is packed with prints that will appeal to all interests: national parks, funny sayings, activism, pop culture, cutesy images...some by local artists as well as artists all around the globe. It felt paralyzing to choose something to bring home (when I really wanted to buy half the store)! But in the end, we bought a small print of two cats playing arcade games and a larger one of a turtle rock climbing in Joshua Tree NP. I also got a small print of a Bruce Lee quote, with all proceeds for that particulate print being donated to 18 Million Rising (an organization committed to mobilizing Asian Americans to advocate for political issues). We considered shipping the posters (since we were visiting from out of town), but the employee suggested buying a sturdy cardboard tube for $5 and transporting the prints that way. He packed up our prints SO carefully, and they made it home with us in perfect condition. Definitely visit this store if you're in the area! Friendly employees, fun merch to browse through, and tons of creative inspiration! read more

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We are 1976 is a quirky little letterpress and gift shop right in the heart of the Bishop Arts District. If you are quickly scanning the room you will see an array of delights for the eye. Think Miffy bento boxes, stickers of spam musubi doing push ups, llama planters, prints of Texas, pineapple pouches and pins immortalizing the greatest electrical invention of all time, the rice cooker. Their stationary game is tight and their writing utensil collection is heavenly. I don't think I've ever seen a store speak to my very core quite like this and I definitely went home with a few goodies to bring home to friends (and will most likely keep). read more

Love everything in the store - as a sucker for an Asian/Asian-American-owned small business, cute stuff, and dishware, this place has the coolest things and it's so hard to exert self control here. Everything I've bought here has been very high quality and it's my go-to for gifts. read more

I have a definite soft spot for print shops and letter presses, and We Are 1976 is a great one! They have a fantastic selection of prints both made in house and from other presses across the country. Obviously they had a large selection of cards, but I was mostly interested in their art prints. There were so many that I wanted to take home with me, and now that I'm back in Portland I'm kicking myself for not making a purchase. Maybe I'll have to shop online? Other than prints they have a nice selection of gift items that would be perfect for all types of people on your list. I would say this is the ideal way to shop for thoughtful gifts for people you don't know all that well, if that makes sense. It should also be noted that the store has a really warm vibe with friendly customer service. It's cool that they offer a "semi-custom letterpress" and I bet they'd knock it out of the park for invites or other official correspondence. Cute place. I'm very happy that I stopped in. read more

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Cool printshop with tons of items for folks across different ages. We stopped by to browse and found so many items we wanted to purchase (and would have if we had a checked bag!)The print posters are also pretty cool! Only thing I didn't like were some of the customers attitudes! Not anything they can control but disappointed to see/hear so many remark about the local long time residents in this obviously gentrified neighborhood. read more

Great selection of stationery, Knick knacks, and fun gifts. As a lover of Japaneses pens and notebooks, this place is my local go to! Also a great stop for visiting friends and family. read more

Wonderful prints and gifts for people of all ages. I spent a really long time in here. They have unique greeting cards, artwork, t-shirts, jewelry, buttons, stickers, etc. It feels like this shop showcases artists from Texas. I recognized some Austin artists' work in here. Absolutely love this place. Definitely visit it if you're in town. read more

Really unique shop. Pricing was good- able to get a medium size print (matted and framed) for $70. Employees were friendly. In a fun location read more

We Are 1976 is an awesome artsy little shop tucked away inconspicuously in this Dallas suburb. They have a Gambit of local and brand name gifts, trinkets, prints, nick-nacks, and specialty items. The store is small but packed with goodies and variety, staff is helpful but otherwise not pushy. The parking...it's an issue, expect to circle on the weekends or to park in the adjacent neighborhood as the parking in front of the store is severely limited. read more

This is a rare retailer that brings really nice product and visual design to Dallas. I love the writing tools and the graphic design images. They also do graphic printing, cards etc that are visually really cool and aesthetically pleasing. Great ambiance and environment. read more

This is my favorite store in Dallas! I spent way too much money on prints for my office, but they were worth every penny....this place is so affordable, I can "splurge"! read more

In an afternoon of exploring Bishop Arts, this was my favorite gift/tchotchke/art shop. They have many unique trinkets, art, pins, knives, clothing, cards, etc., ETC. Stop in, you won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing little shop with lots of prints, art, stationary and gifts. Check this place out for some local art!

We Are 1976 is such a fun shop to visit. Lots of prints, cards, and knick knacks to sift thru. I picked up a pretty great journal last week, too, with little pockets inside for ticket stubs and what not! Definitely check this place out if you're looking to add some quirky art to add to your walls, or if you need a card to send someone special for almost any occasion - happy birthday, get well, just thinking of you. We Are 1976 can hook you up! The prints range in price, but I think there are a few ~$20. The cards are all at least $4, be warned, but so cute! And worth it if you want to impress somebody with your "I buy local/handmade" skills... Half the time I don't buy anything, but even when I don't, the staff is still hella friendly, which you don't necessarily find everywhere. They also offer typesetting workshops at this location! I think I've seen a terrarium making workshop, too, but that may have only been at the Henderson location. Worth checking their website! read more

Never been one to put reviews on Yelp, but this has to be one of my favorite local shops. Hundreds of prints at very fair prices, handmade jewelry, great books that inspire creativity, the best cards and zines, and an incredibly friendly and always helpful staff. If you're looking for a gift for almost anyone, come here. They've got such a wide variety of cool stuff that I'm sure you'll find something! read more

Love the prints here. Bought one of the prints here for our baby's room. We were looking for interesting and unique art and spotted an awesome dinosaur print for our baby. It was titled monster. Hopefully he doesn't get too scared of the print but we'll see. The place also offers classes on graphic arts. Their prints are very commercialized and pop art like. They're very fun and whimsical. Would definitely recommend buying prints here vs your local Big box store poster. It's great to be able to support local businesses and hopefully help the community of BAD. Also, they offer prints with frames. They charge $20 for putting it in a frame. A lot of the frames look familiar too as we saw that they're actually from IKEA. Their prints seem to range from a small 4 x 5 or a post card to some really large prints. They vary from subjects. Some are even work done for music events. read more

This place is seriously so cool! First off, they let us bring our dog in so that's always a plus. The staff were super helpful and were very easy to talk to. This place blew me away with custom prints, cards, and knick-knacks. I really hope that people continue to support this business because it is a neat little shop. read more

Products Quirky urban artsy prints postcards letter press postcards artwork leather goods Service Nice workers Atmosphere It's cute clean urban hip artsy Awesome shop. And in the middle of Bishop arts district so great to take a Stroll around to eat drink before or afterwards read more

Finally, I have been following this adorable place on Instagram for months now and was finally able to visit. Will be back for sure! read more

Best cutesy, artsy, crafty, creative and hip shop in all of Dallas Fort Worth. Been frequenting this place for years, including back at their old Henderson Ave location. read more

Beautiful little shop selling all kinds of unique prints and other randomness. Very cool and we will be definitely stopping back in again.

This is truly a gem in Bishop Arts. I'll even go against my personal conviction of frequenting gentrified neighborhoods to peruse the oddities in this shop. For two years in a row we have purchased senior art gifts there (framed art prints) and they are incredibly helpful and kind as we handpick these prints according to the tastes and personalities of our students. They go above and beyond to help and don't make you feel uncomfortable for just wandering off the streets aimlessly reading every single card on the wall. I love their story as well (see their website) I love shopping locally from family owned businesses. I hope to see them flourish and thrive in the years to come. read more

Such a a helpful staff and a great selection of handmade finds and other cool goodies. read more

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I've gone back to this print shop for multiple gifts, prints to decorate my own apartment, and for a wonderful framing job for a print gifted to me. We Are 1976 truly is a gem and large staple of the art community in Dallas. It is always stocked with beautiful and quirky art while still remaining a quaint, family owned store. read more

Love this quirky store! Just a fun place to browse and hunt for small gifts and trinkets whether they be rubber stamps, pens, stationery, dishes, mugs, figurines, etc. Lots of random stuff! I especially love their prints -- there's one hanging on my wall right now, and I've definitely given some as gifts to friends. :) The owners/employers are also great and friendly, and I love catching their dogs roaming around the store every now and then. :) read more

Cute place for stationary or tchotchkes for your home. They have the most random, but cute selection so it's worth a visit!

My all time favorite shop in Dallas for the coolest, unique, fun, wild, best gifts ever. Period. Miss the Henderson location but willing to make the drive for the sweet staff, insane jewelry, shirts galore & everything else you didn't know you wanted or where to find it. This is your place! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! We Are 1976 is my jam! Make it yours! read more

I purchased some really unique speciality cards here on my last visit . Really unique and interesting little shop.

This place is really, REALLY cool. They've always got new cool stuff from stationary supplies to full poster prints. I exclusively purchase my greeting cards here and can count on finding a great gift for just about anyone. read more

Overpriced. The stuff is cute, but I bought what I thought was an original print but once the IKEA frame they had it in broke I found I had grossly overpaid for a cheap frame and printed on copy paper that I could've copied myself. Even the "texture" was printed on copy paper but just in the area of the frame window. So if you want an overpriced crappy print in a cheap frame that is sold as an original come shop here, but I'm not wasting my money here anymore. read more

My husband had letterpress contact cards made here, and he loves them!