Reviews of Blick Art Materials. (Store) in Milwaukee (Wisconsin).
Blick Art Materials
242 E Menomonee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
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Information of Blick Art Materials, Store in Milwaukee (Wisconsin)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Open hours of Blick Art Materials
Sunday
11 am–4 pm
Monday
10 am–6 pm
Tuesday
10 am–6 pm
Wednesday
10 am–6 pm
Thursday
10 am–6 pm
Friday
10 am–6 pm
Saturday
10 am–5 pm
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Reviews of Blick Art Materials
I’m visiting from out of town and found this place on the way to coffee and SO GLAD I did!! I’ve never seen so many high end art supplies in one spot! Well kept, friendly staff, and amazing options!
My favorite place to shop for my art supplies because they have it all ... and the staff is phenomenal.
I love this place. Amazing selection, very good prices when you buy during one of their many sales, and knowledgeable and helpful staff. Sometimes parking is a hassle but something that can be over looked. My husband took me here for my last birthday. That was a great birthday gift 😊 …
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 aren't 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.
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!!!
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.
BLICK has never been too mobility-friendly but I really do love going into these stores. Everyone is polite, there's usually at least one great artist onsite (this cost we got to see the windows getting painted for Halloween), and it's 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?)
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.
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
Great service. The staff is always accommodating and knowledgeable! The prices are reasonable, and I prefer to support local rather than buy online, so it's a double win!
I'm 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 for
future 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.
Samantha was so helpful and she answered everything I wanted to know! She's 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! 💘 …
I always find what I'm looking for here! Very thankful they exist.
I bought a frame from Blick online before I found out they had a store in Milwaukee. I stopped in the store to see what they had. It was the most complete art supply store I've ever been in.
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
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 didn't give 5 stars was the location... I didn't appreciate having to park 4 blocks away after driving around for what seemed an eternity looking for an open space.
Excellent Selection, Friendly Staff, Great Location. Blick Art Materials has the largest selection of art specific materials compared to other stores I've 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. It's clear they don't 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.
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 wasn't 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 (it's free)so you get the extra discount when shopping as well as you get occasional emails about other sales.
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.
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.
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 !
As an artist, i ALWAYS love and prefer coming to Blick, over big box stores like Michael's. The staff is usually so knowledgeable about the product and what they have, helping me find items and deals that i didn't 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.
The guy assisting me was great. The cashiers had wonderful attitudes. Nice experience. I didn't 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
Blick's 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.
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 I've been to.
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.
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 aren't that bad either. I went to one of the painting studios and had a blast. Picture with review
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!
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!
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!
Amazing customer service. Extremely helpful and friendly. There's 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.
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 you're 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 Milwaukee's trendy 3rd Ward, parking is an absolute disaster! If you're 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 weren't for my passenger driving around the streets waiting for the call I was done, then pulling up out front... I most likely wouldn't have stopped at all. However, the item I was specifically searching for isn't available on their website. Worth a stop but plan the event before you go.
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 didn't get to buy everything I needed, this is the third time I've dealt with rude employees, I wont be shopping here anymore.
Love having a Blick semi-nearby! Great selection of products, though definitely expensive (but you won't 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 you're lucky enough to get in and out in a reasonable amount of time, you hopefully won't have a problem.
I'm not an artist but my favorite person is. Blick's is always a treat for her to visit. Like Disney World but less expensive.
A great place to pick up art supplies, the staff is very knowledgable and friendly and can help even the most beginner artist. The student discount is awesome (not restricted to art students or just MIAD, any major or school can get the discount!) and they always have sales or events going on as well.
Clean, organized, great place to go if you need some basic art materials. The ceramics section is only one aisle, but that's how it is. Painting supplies take up the majority of the store. Prices are reasonable.
Great store, I wish they had a wider selection of calligraphy supplies and fountain pens though.
First time here but won't be the last. Everyone is super helpful and there is so much variety, it was a fun shopping experience overall.
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.
just stopped by to look for a notebook to use as a journal. staff was friendly and knowledgeable, specifically katie helped me. thx!
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, it's an art consultation store with an abundance of products.
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.
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.
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.
Good store with a lot of art materials. I spent atleast a good 30 minutes in the store and definitely could stay longer. Nice to have a store close by with more of a variety than the stores Michaels and Hobby Lobby. Both very good stores but this place just has more.
Great art supply store. Stocks a wide and nice supply of mainly art supplies, though there is a limited supply of what is generally considered craft supplies along with the smattering of other related things. Prices are good.
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
Prices are high compaired to wet paint. But you can more easily find what you need and become a member to get online prices.
Fantastic people, super helpful and informative, tons of every art supply you can imagine.
Great prices too.
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.
I love Blick's art store. They have so many great supplies for art! Saturdays they do demonstrations of an art supply and allow you to play around with it to see if you would like it. I know it's a ploy to get you to buy the product, but it's a nice way to try new things. They also do art contests that any anyone can participate in. I suggest getting a Blick's saver card. When you check out, their cash register compares their price to other stores and if their price is higher, they give you the lower price. One last thing, Blick's also sells fun gimick things. It's hard to explain, but definitely worth checking it out. I have found many fun gifts there, for example, I am now the proud owner of an eraser that is an ear! Blick's is defiantly one of my favorite places!
They have a pretty good selection. This considering there are online choices with more selection in addition to Blick online. Besides selection the prices are ok. Again, there are other choices such as jo Anne fabrics and even Menards. The workers are knowledgeable and helpful.
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.
It's like a toy store for adults. Great plus - the employees are such great experts.
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.
Very friendly, nice place with knowledgeable employees and fun events and promotions. The prices aren't terribly expensive for the most part, especially with the web-match program--and the student discount is back!
Selection is good for such a tiny place, they've got a solid stock of basics, pretty much anything a MIAD student is going to need on the regular, and a little fun stuff--if you're a printmaker or sculptor, the big location on Farwell Ave will suit you better.
I've also had issues in the past with them closing earlier than listed. Employees make up for the issues, though!
One of businesses not too many can compete with, customer service is comprehensive, nice deals, beautiful staff
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.
We visited this Art Store for the first time and it was excellent. We have been searching all over for specific supplies and we have not been able to find them, however we found everything we needed here at Blick Art supplies....Thank you for the great service and large variety....see you again very soon
My go to art supplies store. Friendly service affordable prices and excellent quality products.
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.
Great art store in prime location. I buy their Rhodia notebooks and have even ordered online. Great prices and a wide selection.
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.
The store is clean and well-stocked and it has everything I need. It's convenient for me to go there, but I try to order on Amazon because the staff are a little abrasive.
Service was not what I expected. The employees were so helpful and professional that I can let my guard down when I come to get supplies. Miigwetch.
Went with my UWM student and met immediately with ‘what can we get’ch ya’, super friendly and the same happened with multiple staff as we perused around
This place is like a candy store for artists. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They stock EVERYTHING and the location is absolutely perfect.
One guy was very helpful. Staff not overly friendly but the store had everything for my art needs.
Nice local, knowledgeable employees and good selection of professional-grade art supplies. They are always careful to demonstrate their low prices.
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!
The store has everything an artist would need, the service is usually good but can be a little curt sometimes, but don't let this stop you from visiting!
All I gotta say Nolan you the man(Hopefully I spelled it correctly). Great staff and environment. 10/10 would recommend.
My new favorite place for art supplies. Wish parking was more convenient and better snow removal, but that's city of milwaukee, not Blick.
The employees here are always very friendly and helpful!
Helpful staff, wide selection of supplies, reasonable prices. All around great experience!
Great selection and some of the friendliest staff. Smart store rules and way-finding for COVID world.
Store has a good variety of art supplies a little pricey but good quality products, a helpful and friendly staff
The staff is always helpful and will try and answer your questions or give advice on a project you are working on
Great selection, very clean and informed us of their safety guidelines when we walked in, friendly employees!
They have everything you need literally
Wonderful people always ready to help the only not so good thing is parking but I don't mind walking
Plenty of the art supplies I need with wonderful people to help me find them! Highly Recommended!
This Blick's staff are lovely, pleasant, and knowledgeable. They are well organized and well stocked
Well prepped for social distancing. Likethe minimum of 5 customers and gloves provided. Required facemasks to enter. Felt like they had a plan.
Love this art store. Great deals today woohoo
Art supplies galore. Knowledgeable sales people. This store is even more fun than ordering online!!
Very friendly and helpful customer service reps. Always a pleasure.
Sigh. The only true art supply store left. Excellent service. Relatively high prices.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Store was well stocked and had everything that I needed.
I'm a residential/ commercial painting contractor and Blick has those rare products that I use in my decorating applications.
Everyone that works here is very friendly. The clientel not always as nice. They always take it with a smile. Prices are fair for location and always clean.
Place has lots of product stuffed into a small area. The clerk that asked if I needed assistance was less knowledgeable about items in the store than I was (and I'm not an "art" guy). Very disappointing
Why isn't one of these in Madison, huge selection of poster type boards compared to Hobby Lobby
Omg an artist's play ground, it can get expensive, but, if you like to play, you should pay, and why not? Everything you can imagine is there, i love it!
Excellent products, friendly and helpful staff, highly recommend for all types of art supplies!!
Excellent selection and friendly knowledgeable staff. I needed blendable markers and found just what I wanted.
The best local store for all art supplies.
Whenever I walk in here, all of my money dissapears! Great prices and there is something for every flavor of artist here.
Love ever visit, they have the product I was in need of every time and the price is right!
Great customer service! An artist's paradise!
Great place for art supplies and classes. The staff is very knowledgeable
Good selection of art supplies, friendly and helpful staff.
I love coming here for all my art supply needs.
Employees are very knowledgeable, pricing is higher than internet but when you want to look at options it's worth the additional cost.
They always have everything I need and the prices are best compared to michaels!
Great selection, clean and organized store, very helpful long-term staff.
My wife and daughter were in heaven. Glad to leave without taking a second mortgage. Be careful men.
Good selection and nice helpful staff.
I'm not an artist, but this is still my go-to place for weird project materials, knowledgeable staff, and awesome deals/prices.
When I go in for one thing I end up leaving with ten. Blick always has such great finds (and so many colors!).
Great service and huge assortment
Very nice young woman helped my son and they have a huge selection
Great selection of art supplies. Very difficult to find parking.
Great well-stocked store. Parking is a bit challenging especially when MIAD is in session.
This blick is super teeny tiny. It didn't have all the supplies I was looking for
Decent prices on some things and good location
Knowledgable staff and friendly shopping environment. Have a messy art day or pick up professional materials.
Has all of the art supplies but a bit pricey.
Great Art supply store. Staff are really helpful.
Good selection of art supplies at a reasonable price.
Friendly staff and the best prices for my favorite pens
Love this place but I usually have to take my business elsewhere due to store hours.
Amazing customer service, got lots of help from a really kind employee!
Quality service from well educated individuals. They know there stuff! :)
Expensive but nice staff and good environment.
Very helpful employees great selection of quality art suppliea
Great art supplies with very helpful staff!
Pretty good selection. Very attentive staff
Helpful staff and wide selection of supplies
Love this place but I'm too broke to buy all the art supplies I want.
Impressive!
Everything about it is amazing!
It has the best of staff and a wide selection of art materials!
Blick has all the needs of artists. Buy online as well. Downtown parking can be difficult
The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in finding what I needed!
Great selection. Friendly staff. Pleasant shopping.
Way better customer service here than on Farwell. I love how helpful folks are here.
Absolutely love this store! Products and service are divine!
Great quality art supplies with a friendly staff
Great customer service! Super friendly and helpful!
The workers were super nice and extremely helpful!
A bit high on price, but fair. If you look online some things may be slightly cheaper, but on a huge difference.
Good selection, employees were very helpful
Nice ambience and very helpful customer service.
The lady that welcomed us wasn't the friendliest but everyone else was.
Wow!! Cool shop. Very helpful staff.
Great store awesome prices and services...
Nice place, have a lot of material to choose from. Was impressed
My daughter as she walked in: "This is my dream."
Lots of options and supplies!
Large store! Great selection of products.
Friendly helpful knowledgeable, great store experience
Wonderful service. Wide selection
Grat products and better sales advice
Great staff and large selection
Does anyone else think it's weird that google asks you about places you've been to?
This location always I mean always have all your specific items.
Obviously. The best art store in town.
Excellent service. Great selection!
Friendly staff. I havent been to this location before, but i like it!
Excellent store to buy for art work
Very helpful and a great selection for college students
Great store, got all that you need
They help if you need it. Dog friendly.
Always a pleasure and such helpful staff
The staff at this store is always helpful on the phone and in the store.
Helpful staff, great prices and selection
It like a toy story for artists!
Go-to for paint and canvas. Friendly staff, feels like home. Gosh.
The only art supply store left in Milwaukee.
Don't know what to buy? They will get you started .
Better than Michael's and Joanns
Wonderful service. Good prices.
Friendly service easy to find what I need.
Great selection of art supplies
Great selection of art supplies.
One could go crazy in this store...lots of goodies!
Always have what i need with friendly staff to help me if i need it
Employees are super attentive and knowledgeable.
The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
Large selection helpful staff.
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Staff are always willing to help
Nice selection helpful staff.
Great place! Friendly service
Excellent supply of professional products
Huge selection of art supplies and pricing
Friendly staff, great inventory
So convenient, I work down the block!
My favorite art store
The widest range of art materials in the area.
Staff was friendly and helpful!
It was an awesome place.
Great selection and staff.
Staff was helpful and knowledgeable.
I love going there!!💗💗💗💗🌸🌸🌸 …
Great place helpful staff.
Great place lil pricy
Good deals, good people
Its a nice shop.
Very helpful staff.
Great store!
Nice place, very expensive.
Very helpful staff.
An artist's dream!
My favorite store
Loved it
Incredible employees!!
Great service!
Nicely and friendly staff
Nice experience.
Amazing
Grave service
This place is AMAZING!
Great service
Friendly staff
Love this place.
Lots of stuff
Nice store
great place
Expensive.
My go-to art store. Massive selection and really friendly and helpful staff. Nicely located in the Third Ward.
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