Blick Art Materials

4.6
1416 reviews

About

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Founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, Blick Art Materials (DickBlick.com) is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States with more than 65 retail stores nationwide. Its products cater to the full spectrum of artists — from the youngest child ready to scribble with his or her first crayon to well-known, gallery-represented professionals. The company’s extensive product selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service make Blick the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists or anyone requiring quality art materials for work or pleasure. A long-time advocate of art education in the U.S., Blick also provides support to scholastic, collegiate, and professional art shows, both financially and through a variety of materials that emphasize the benefits of art education. Blick also supports the communities in which it does business by sponsoring in-store events, local schools, art leagues, and community groups across the country.

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Location

Blick Art Materials
16 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
60603, United States

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Reviews

4.6
1,416 reviews
5 stars
1,052
4 stars
274
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Helpfulness

Many customers praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about art supplies.

Product Selection

The store offers a wide variety of art supplies, with many customers expressing satisfaction with the extensive inventory.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers noted that prices can be high, and there were complaints about discrepancies between online and in-store pricing.

Customer Service Issues

A few reviews highlighted negative experiences with customer service, including dismissive attitudes and issues with gift card transactions.
  • CC
    chintot
    Jan 5, 2026
    5.0
    Fun, and inviting display and atmosphere. If you’re looking for light, entertaining gifts even for the non-artsy person, you’ll find something here. It’s relatively small so you won’t find a full range of supply like they did back when they where on State street. Friendly staff.
  • AM
    adam martin
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    2 story professional supplies with novelty craft section. Will be back as often as possible
  • ST
    Sean Thompson
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Staff were attentive, selection on par with other Dick Blick stores.
  • AC
    Andrew Carriero
    Dec 30, 2025
    4.0
    Nice spot with pretty much any art/craft supply you could think of, especially in the line of gifts. The prices are pretty high, though.
  • WF
    Will Folkmar
    Dec 24, 2025
    4.0
    Great place to shop for any kind of art supplies.And very helpful and friendly staff available for questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Blick Art Materials

What type of art supplies does Blick Art Materials offer?

Blick Art Materials offers a wide range of art supplies suitable for everyone from young children using their first crayons to professional, gallery-represented artists.

Where is the Blick Art Materials store located in Chicago?

The store is located at 16 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60603, USA.