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Blick Art Materials
242 E Menomonee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
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Sh
Review №1

Great store and nicely organized, clean, and pricing labeled for all the items. Employees are super helpful and have a lot of knowledge on product, if they arent sure they are honest about it and will ask another employee. They have constant sales, which is great! They are a bit on the pricier side, which is my only complaint.

Ch
Review №2

Samantha was so helpful and she answered everything I wanted to know! Shes awesome thanks Samantha for all your help!First time at this store! Came for one thing and ended up buying more! Great place for your art needs! 💘

Je
Review №3

The staff is awesome! I always find more art supplies to try out. And one employee put a 3/D globe shaped color wheel together so I could see it before spending $12 on it. Very cool

Wr
Review №4

BLICK has never been too mobility-friendly but I really do love going into these stores. Everyone is polite, theres usually at least one great artist onsite (this cost we got to see the windows getting painted for Halloween), and its easy to find everything. The in-store sales help bring people in and I really appreciate staff wearing masks (now please require masks for everyone?)

Ri
Review №5

Im a 70yo caricature artist. I have been using a product for many years that the manufacturer has discontinued.I was informed of this and abruptly dismissed by various art supply sources.However, at this Blick a very personable, knowledgeable young woman listened, understood and did her best to solve the problem.She found what they had left in stock of the discontinued product. Then patiently discussed and showed me alternatives she felt might interest me.She compared them, in one instance favorably, to the discontinued product.I had been concerned about having sufficient quantity in time for an upcoming event as well as forfuture work.But the proximity of the brick and mortar store and knowledgeable clerk turned a barricade into a tiny speed bump.Also, it was nice to be eye to eye with a human that understood what I was talking about and could relate.All in all it was not only a timely and productive, but also a very pleasant, experience.

Ma
Review №6

Very friendly and helpful customer service reps. Always a pleasure.

Co
Review №7

Well stocked store for a wide variety of materials, and these guys have nice drafting tables for a nice price! Nolan helped me carry one out to my car, super helpful and very kind. I love shopping at Blick, good service and good material selection.

Ke
Review №8

This place is awesome! Every artists dream and more! I am not a novice artist and they even had supplies I was unfamiliar with. Great selection of supplies, super clean, and organized store. The staff was excellent and friendly, also extremely knowledgeable. The young woman who helped me( I believe her name was Halen) was extremely kind, helpful, and friendly. I highly recommend stopping by at least to look around!!!

R.
Review №9

Expensive but nice staff and good environment.

Sa
Review №10

I love coming here for all my art supply needs.

Ci
Review №11

Awesome knowledgeable staff! My friend and I were shopping for different mediums and when we were checking out they said their favorite customers of the day were leaving.

Ka
Review №12

Fantastic people, super helpful and informative, tons of every art supply you can imagine.Great prices too.

Mo
Review №13

All I gotta say Nolan you the man(Hopefully I spelled it correctly). Great staff and environment. 10/10 would recommend.

Co
Review №14

Great customer service! An artists paradise!

Mi
Review №15

Love this art store. Great deals today woohoo

Ch
Review №16

Prices are high compaired to wet paint. But you can more easily find what you need and become a member to get online prices.

Ry
Review №17

Great place to pick up art supplies from knowledgeable staff!

Br
Review №18

I will never go there again. Some girl who apparently is confused about “the science” snapped at me about pulling my mask up over my nose. I was no where near her and there was no one else in the store...So the vaccines, do they work do they not work?! I am not confused about this but there are far too many who are. COME ON! This is getting ridiculous. I decided to leave with my money and go on line to buy my supplies. They dont want my business and I am ok with that.

Ch
Review №19

I got get journals and pens here. The staff is helpful and I respect their COVID policy shop with your eyes not hands! It makes sense and done in a respectful way. Wide variety of supplies and prices are reasonable

Ba
Review №20

Decent prices on some things and good location

Am
Review №21

Drove down from Oshkosh to shop the only Blick store in Wisconsin! Love love love Blick....love shopping in store. Staff always super helpful and friendly. A must stop on any artists travel plans.

Ja
Review №22

I noticed an uptick in supplies for printmaking. Folks was friendly, helpful and indulgent. This also may be the neatokeanest neighborhood in which I have found a Blick.

Br
Review №23

Grat products and better sales advice

Ja
Review №24

The best local store for all art supplies.

Ni
Review №25

Nice ambience and very helpful customer service.

Ca
Review №26

Place is horrible..prices are beyond super expensive and will not honor online prices or price match anything or anyone, wont even price match there own web sight. Workers told me they did not care if I bought in item or not from them, bad attitude, upon checkout coudent understand worker had to ask 6 time what he was saying, then tried to charge full price, did not buy, very sneaky shady place. avoid this one and go to Michaels

Me
Review №27

Helpful staff and wide selection of supplies

Da
Review №28

Political signage hanging in the store. Not appropriate.

gr
Review №29

Why isnt one of these in Madison, huge selection of poster type boards compared to Hobby Lobby

La
Review №30

Well, this is the only fine art store within 500 miles of my location. Its a great store in a hard to get to location (for people not used to Milwaukee)(great for people going to MIAD) The employees were super helpful and knowledgeable. I like the in store experience SO much more than Blicks hard to use website. It is unfortunate that this is the only one in Wisconsin.

Ta
Review №31

I live half a mile from this location and since its the only place to buy good paint within 5 miles I took my 5 pound dog on a walk with the plan to grab some silver paint for a painting and they refused to let me in the store with her eleven though she was in a carrier

Jo
Review №32

Quality service from well educated individuals. They know there stuff! :)

Si
Review №33

Staff are always willing to help

Ca
Review №34

Good prices and helpful staff! Paying attention to the sales is the key to get the most for your money. My go to when it comes to art supplies.

Sh
Review №35

It was an awesome place.

Ma
Review №36

Wonderful service. Wide selection

El
Review №37

I will NOT return to this location even though we have been long time supporters. There was this male employee who creepily followed me around the aisles peeking through the materials and peg board and then told us we were not allowed to touch anything...what? He followed us around and made it uncomfortable to shop, I saw his beady eyes through the peg board!. No other store has creepy stalkers like him and he should educate himself as COVID-19 is not a threat on surfaces, see CDC info for clarificarion...we had about $100 worth of items we simply put back. If you do not want people touching anything provide gloves upon entrance. We will not be returning and I will buy everything I wanted online at Amazon for a lower price.

Ha
Review №38

The staff was quick to assist us. Directions were clearly posted on the new safety implementations. The product they carry is quality and the prices are affordable.

Ro
Review №39

Im a residential/ commercial painting contractor and Blick has those rare products that I use in my decorating applications.

Bo
Review №40

Very COVID conscious. Prices in the store were nearly 2x the website. They wouldnt honor the online price without a rewards card, of which they were out of.

Ky
Review №41

This Blicks staff are lovely, pleasant, and knowledgeable. They are well organized and well stocked

Ha
Review №42

Has all of the art supplies but a bit pricey.

Ha
Review №43

This blick is super teeny tiny. It didnt have all the supplies I was looking for

br
Review №44

I was unsure what size canvas to buy and asked the stores assistant manager on duty what kind of canvas he thought would fit my car based on the car model. He grabbed a tape measure to measure my car to see what would fit. I ended up buying two canvases that barely fit into my car but he made it work. I wish I could remember his name but he was very kind and went above and beyond to meet my shopping needs. Definitely the art store to go to and I will be coming back for future projects!

An
Review №45

Great place to pick up a wide variety of art supplies. Only four stars as I often end up with employees who take exceptionally long to check out my order.

Cy
Review №46

Superb adherence to COVID precautions while maintaining their friend and helpful service! It looks like their customers care about each other, too...all masks, all the time!

ch
Review №47

A little disappointed in MKE Blick store. Went in for 72” canvas and a jug of Gamsol. Both were out of stock. Wouldn’t really have been a big deal, but I had to stand in line outside to find out they didn’t have what I wanted in stock.

Ma
Review №48

Excellent supply of professional products

J.
Review №49

I needed some seamless paper for my Photography business, and called to check inventory...Mike found what I needed, and put the rolls aside for me. I went to the store for pick up today...Friendly staff, Mike explained another good deal on 4x8 foam-core and helped me with the doors, The store Manager also helped with my tax exempt forms. Great Place !

Pa
Review №50

Truly excellent customer service. They know art, they know artists, and they know their wares. Blick gift cards are my first choice for artist friends. Better than candy.

Ro
Review №51

Always a pleasure and such helpful staff

Ri
Review №52

Nice store for the artist, or budding artist. Staff is friendly and eager to assist however needed. Surprisingly smaller then it appeared from the website photo, but had a great variety nonetheless. Only reason I didnt give 5 stars was the location... I didnt appreciate having to park 4 blocks away after driving around for what seemed an eternity looking for an open space.

Ha
Review №53

Great selection, very clean and informed us of their safety guidelines when we walked in, friendly employees!

Mi
Review №54

As an artist, i ALWAYS love and prefer coming to Blick, over big box stores like Michaels. The staff is usually so knowledgeable about the product and what they have, helping me find items and deals that i didnt know existed!!! I come up from Racine every chance i get. I really wish there was one closer, to me, than the 3rd ward. I know i can shop online for some of their product, but being able to actually hold what i want to buy, and the staff, are what make it worth it.

Zo
Review №55

I believe they could be alot more friendly, I understand there are changes going on because of covid but to not be able to touch anything and those confusing arrows. I didnt feel comfortable enough to ask employees for help because they seem very abrasive/rude. I didnt get to buy everything I needed, this is the third time Ive dealt with rude employees, I wont be shopping here anymore.

An
Review №56

The store is clean and well-stocked and it has everything I need. Its convenient for me to go there, but I try to order on Amazon because the staff are a little abrasive.

Ty
Review №57

Great art store. Lots of resources and materials. Pricey on some items but most art stores are, plus they do offer competitive pricing and will price match in some cases. Best of all they have Angelus Paints!

K.
Review №58

I feel so grateful to have a Blick in Milwaukee. This store in particular has helpful and encouraging staff who will give you ideas on new tools and techniques to try. They have classes and workshops, and frequent sales. Definitely sign up for free as a preferred customer to get discounts and notifications of sales. Yesterday everything was 20% off and they do that a few times a year.

Ro
Review №59

Its a nice shop.

Jo
Review №60

Great selection and some of the friendliest staff. Smart store rules and way-finding for COVID world.

Ca
Review №61

Pretty good selection. Very attentive staff

La
Review №62

Blicks is a true artist supply store with knowledgeable and friendly staff ready to help the moment I walk in the door. I asked Andy about watercolor brushes and he suggested a brush that is working out perfectly and also gave me an exchange on a brush that I did not like. This is the only place I know where an artist can get advice on supplies from other artists. Definitely worth the trip downtown to get the art stuff I need.

Ch
Review №63

Excellent Selection, Friendly Staff, Great Location. Blick Art Materials has the largest selection of art specific materials compared to other stores Ive been to in the area. Where many other stores focus more on crafts supplies and textiles, Blick houses art supplies from almost every discipline and has a good selection of each. The staff is very helpful and was immediately able to help me find what I was looking for, and was happy to give suggestions on which product to choose. Its clear they dont just work there, but have a passion for art as well. The location has decent parking options and is near a selection of restaurants and coffee shops and as an added bonus is within walking distance of Milwaukee Public Market.

Ka
Review №64

I was just looking for some 24 x36 canvas for my next painting. It was easy to navigate through the store grab my canvas. The store wasnt too busy so the staff was able to ensure I got the right canvas for my painting. They had some nice sales for back to school as well. I would recommend becoming a member (its free)so you get the extra discount when shopping as well as you get occasional emails about other sales.

Ch
Review №65

Great customer service! Super friendly and helpful!

Ma
Review №66

Great store! Very helpful. But I wish they offered a mailing service. Sure, I can see the products, then fly home and order them on line, but what fun is that? Most stores offer mailing, and it is such a nice feeling to touch and interact with the products and people, and then get those very same products delivered to my home a few days later. I would have bought much more. As it is, I only got what I could carry on a plane.

Li
Review №67

The lady that welcomed us wasnt the friendliest but everyone else was.

Mi
Review №68

Great staff and large selection

Ae
Review №69

Love having a Blick semi-nearby! Great selection of products, though definitely expensive (but you wont find quality art supplies for cheap.) Fun to browse! Parking is difficult to find and kind of a nightmare due to the confusing downtown Milwaukee location, but if youre lucky enough to get in and out in a reasonable amount of time, you hopefully wont have a problem.

an
Review №70

The workers were super nice and extremely helpful!

Lo
Review №71

BEST art supply store for painters, illustrators, and anyone who loves to draw. I was given a student discount for being at MATC which is 10% off everything, and I got the preferred card for free so that the prices matched the sale prices I found online. An employee could tell that I was a bit lost and asked me what I needed- I had a complicated list of items to find per my paint teacher and they knew immediately what I was talking about. I will not be supporting companies like Hobby Lobby who pump their income into Trump campaigns and I WILL take the extra drive to support this company. They just do things better than any other art supply store Ive been to.

Ga
Review №72

Amazing customer service. Extremely helpful and friendly. Theres a variety of quality art supplies to choose from. The supplies are quite expensive, but you can definitely find something that would fit your budget. Definitely a place to visit for any artist.

De
Review №73

Well prepped for social distancing. Likethe minimum of 5 customers and gloves provided. Required facemasks to enter. Felt like they had a plan.

Lo
Review №74

I love going there!!💗💗💗💗🌸🌸🌸

Ra
Review №75

The staff at this store is always helpful on the phone and in the store.

Za
Review №76

Definitely worth travelling from Racine/Kenosha to here. Beautiful building. Great, refreshing music selection for a retail store. Staff is incredibly friendly, down-to-earth, and helpful. Art supplies are various and abundant. Love it!

Re
Review №77

This place is like a candy store for artists. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They stock EVERYTHING and the location is absolutely perfect.

H
Review №78

An artists dream!

Ch
Review №79

Amazing art supply store. Very friendly staff, great events and studios for the entire family. Every staff member is very knowledgeable about the products they carry and the prices arent that bad either. I went to one of the painting studios and had a blast. Picture with review

la
Review №80

Best place to go when you are an architecture student who forgot to buy supplies. Offers spray paint, acrylic, water color, oil pastel etc. Basswood and model building materials are limited but plethora of general model building materials. Essentially a Joan fabrics without all the sowing machines and yarn. Student rewards gets you good deals on everything

An
Review №81

Art supplies galore. Knowledgeable sales people. This store is even more fun than ordering online!!

Po
Review №82

You need art supplies? They have it. You might want to give yourself a little time to poke around the store, so much to see. Staff is very helpful and prices are reasonable.

Ta
Review №83

The guy assisting me was great. The cashiers had wonderful attitudes. Nice experience. I didnt know what I really needed(nothing a gift for my cuzn who likes to draw comics) and was helped from the moment I asked. Very knowledgeable

Ta
Review №84

Helpful staff, wide selection of supplies, reasonable prices. All around great experience!

To
Review №85

I was surprised! I expected Blick Art Materials to be one of those standard large chain stores...somewhere between a Michaels and an Office Depot... who carry a lot of stuff but not much of any one thing! Wow, was I blown away! The store is small and comfortable but there are awesome things around every corner. If you have your favorite mediums, they have them. Or, if youre like me, one who has an adventurous spirit... they have that too! The problem with Blick Art Materials is the location. In the heart of Milwaukees trendy 3rd Ward, parking is an absolute disaster! If youre planning to spend the day exploring the restaurants and shops it is totally worthwhile to spend the $10 or $20 to pay for a space in a lot. I went on a late Sunday morning to pick up only a few items... 30-45 minute visit to Blick only... if it werent for my passenger driving around the streets waiting for the call I was done, then pulling up out front... I most likely wouldnt have stopped at all. However, the item I was specifically searching for isnt available on their website. Worth a stop but plan the event before you go.

Jo
Review №86

Folks here are really up on their artistic craft. Each of the staff has excellent general knowledge and a real depth in their craft. Way more than just an art store, its an art consultation store with an abundance of products.

Re
Review №87

Plenty of the art supplies I need with wonderful people to help me find them! Highly Recommended!

Ma
Review №88

Always a pleasure coming here, most if not all my supplies come from here, staff is always willing to help, and you can find supplies from hobby work, art classroom supplies, and professional grade supplies. Their variety is amazing and I enjoy.

Jo
Review №89

Great art store in prime location. I buy their Rhodia notebooks and have even ordered online. Great prices and a wide selection.

Ge
Review №90

Nice selection helpful staff.

Ni
Review №91

They always have everything I need and the prices are best compared to michaels!

le
Review №92

My wife and daughter were in heaven. Glad to leave without taking a second mortgage. Be careful men.

ma
Review №93

Love ever visit, they have the product I was in need of every time and the price is right!

Lu
Review №94

They have everything you need literallyWonderful people always ready to help the only not so good thing is parking but I dont mind walking

Pa
Review №95

Great selection of art supplies. Very difficult to find parking.

Ma
Review №96

Very nice young woman helped my son and they have a huge selection

J
Review №97

One guy was very helpful. Staff not overly friendly but the store had everything for my art needs.

M#
Review №98

If you are looking for a great place fpr art supplies this is it! Friendly knowledgeable staff. Quirky items hidden about. Really high quality fairly priced supplies! :) very very nice people who work here.

AN
Review №99

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Store was well stocked and had everything that I needed.

Гр
Review №100

Great service and huge assortment

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  • Address:242 E Menomonee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
  • Site:https://dickblick.com/stores/wisconsin/milwaukee-miad/
  • Phone:+1 414-278-0407
Categories
  • Art supply store
  • Craft store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:11AM–4PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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