I have always found the staff at Jerry's in Providence to be knowledgeable, accessible, and…read moredownright nice. Great selection of inventory and competitive pricing and I appreciate the staff recommendations whether in conversation or in notes alongside the product. Well worth the trip.

Always great selection for artist, but what distinguishes this place is the customer service!…read more Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I got a better price working with the staff than on-line. Well worth the hour drive to visit these nice folks.

I went in to Blick for a gift (they have a mechanical pencil that Wirecutter rates the best) and…read morewas impressed by their selection of art supplies. I am by no means a visual artist but I had a blast just looking at the supplies. What really blew me away was the customer service. I was greeted right away (as was everyone who entered the store) and informed that there was a sale going on and not to hesitate to ask if I needed assistance. I ended up taking them up on the offer to help as the pencil eluded me, but they put me on the correct path. Checking out was a breeze and they also told me I qualified for an educational discount of 10% everything not already on sale. All said, I got what I came for (along with a few other items) and was very happy with the experience.

My first visit to Blick and they had a large assortment of art supplies, very neatly and well…read moreorganized. Best of all the salesperson who helped me was knowledgeable, patient and able to help me find everything I needed as well as explain different supply options. What a great store experience!

I know this isn't like the normal art store review but I wanted to mention how amazing they were…read more The knowledge from the staff in this store blows me away. An emergency left me in the ER with doctors and nurses asking me whether a small piece of dried yellowish paint was acrylic or oil, artist or other-- I had no idea. The only thing I could think to do was hurry to an art store and ask if they knew. My first stop was Michael's and the glazed over distant look in the employees eyes told me that I was wasting my time there. My brother-in-law shops at Riverside Art so I thought "what the Hell..." After just a few minutes of crumbling, smelling, and diluting they were able, with 100% confidence, to tell me exactly what kind of paint it was. Because of the strange color they were even able to give me a specific brand. Not too bad when all I brought them was a piece of dried paint and a whole lot of anxiety. They took a genuine interest in my problem and did the best they could to help me-- for that I am very appreciative and have been recommending them to everyone who asks me about art or framing.

30 year customer - I bought all my daughters art supplies there for years, did all my…read more framing there , bought prints etc.. Very disappointed recently - paid for a custom mounting of a canvas print - I gave careful instructions on my request - when i went to pick it up, I found that the image on the print was bent around the edges of the underlying frame. The painted image just ends in space - When I mentioned this, the young lady was dismissive - " these things get stretched when they get mounted" - Understood. So they actually mounted it on a framework that was too small. Too bad for me. I don't think it is reparable. I dont mind if mistakes are made. Just be respectful.

I will drive an hour of my way and then spend $100 on things I don't technically need, I love this…read moreplace so much. Great art supplies, including items you might never see in another store for all types of painting and drawing. Add that with tons of cute and affordable gifts, and then after visit the toy section and you're sure to find something for the kiddo in your life. Great place to go for holiday shopping because their prices are competitive and you get to support a local business instead of a big box, plus you'll be lucky to see these items anywhere else! On a recent trip, I bought drawing supplies for me and magnatile minis for a Christmas gift. It can be tricky to find the staircase down between the other colorful businesses on the street, but give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.

The art supply: A very nice selection of art supplies. Sad to say that even with their selection of…read moresketch pads, they did not have the BF's favorite brand. They did have a lot of good stuff in the little back room past the cash register. I even found some heavy duty thread on clearance. The gallery: They are currently showing "Mans and Other" by George Herman. You can make your own judgement if you go. One tip: the paintings change as you get closer or further away.

I have had several custom framing jobs done there, a couple straight forward, one rather…read morecomplicated. The results have been excellent, very fine workmanship and attention to detail. Extensive selection of wood frames. Owner and employees are friendly and helpful. A bit on the pricey side, but here you truly get what you pay for. They also do very good restorations of old damaged photographs.

We were in town for a memorial service and had a million little requests. James and the crew here…read morewere super helpful. We needed cards printed--no problem. We needed a small booklet printed and bound, oh and could we have it by tomorrow? No problem. And at a very reasonable price! These guys are very knowledgeable and super friendly.

Poor experience. Unable to successfully complete a framing project with quality results and charges…read morewere excessive. Would not recommend.

I highly recommend this art center for all of your framing needs. I received excellent customer…read moreservice and a quick turnaround time. They did an excellent job handling my fragile art. I absolutely love how turned out.

I had a work of art framed at C.C. Lowell recently. The gentleman who helped me was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and helpful--and the result looks fantastic.

Every time I visit Worcester I find another gem tucked away somewhere in the city, and my past…read morevisit was no exception. I stopped into CC Lowell in hopes of finding a unique card and decorative paper. Within the first five minutes of being in the store, I'd found exactly what I needed - leaving me with a few extra minutes of browsing time. -First and foremost, they carry interesting and unique greeting cards. The selection could be larger, but what they do have is great! -If you need art supplies, this is your place. They have a great selection and several options in each fine art category. Also, don't forget to check out the display of historical art supplies in the back of the shop!! -Upon entering the store, there is an awesome table full of small gift items. If you are looking for a quick, unique gift, CC Lowell does not disappoint in this department. -The staff is pleasant and helpful - making an already great shopping experience even better. CC Lowell will likely make the ever-growing must visit list for me when I'm in Worcester.

The variety is good, the service is great, and the prices are competitive. Whenever possible I…read moreprefer to get my supplies here over the big chain stores.

Great variety of art supplies and Steve is so knowledgeable about the best products to purchase!read more