Used to like this place, but now it's just become a no-go. They look like they have a lot of stuff, but every time I go, they're out of whatever I went there for --- usually several things, as I always go with a list, since it's a bit of a drive for me. Their watercolor brush selection is quite skimpy; they never seem to have the size I need or type I want, and even weeks later they still don't have that size/type in stock. Same for specific watercolors. They have an entire display of Daniel Smith watercolors, yet the very color I need, they're out of. One day one of the staff spent 15 minutes checking all the other brands to see if they had that color in *any* other brand -- nope. And it was a common color like Prussian blue. Watercolor sketchbooks? Unless you like blocks (which I personally can't stand), you won't find much. A small display of Hand-book sketchbooks, which are mostly for drawing and not watercolor. The watercolor ones are 200gsm, not 300gsm. (Which I was able to order from Amazon for the same price as Meininger was charging for the 200gsm.) Drawing pens? You're in luck if you do manga. If you use probably the most popular brand, Uni-Pin fineliner, forget it. They don't even sell them. (They seem to prefer Sigma Microns.) Watercolor pencils? Sure, if you want the really large expensive sets. If you want to try them out with a set of 24 Goldfaber Aquas, nope. Art storage? Slim pickings. A few zippered pouches. The dollar store has a better selection. Overall, they're out of whatever I need when I need it, and they won't be getting in anytime soon. Sometimes they can get stuff sent from their CO Springs location, but that means a second trip back to the store, when I only wanted to drive there once. (The neighborhood is awful.) Also, their website is very hit or miss, and *won't* tell you if they have something in stock in the store. Sometimes you put in a search term that will return "no item found" when I know for a fact they sell that item in the store. Go do a search for "Lamy Safari" and you'll see what I mean. They have a selection of Lamy Safari pens in the store, but only converters and lead refills on their website. Prices are high, sometimes by $10-15 or more over what you'd pay elsewhere. I was looking for the Albrecht Durer 24 watercolors set, which they were selling for full price at $72. I had just seen this same set on Blick Art for half that, $37.50. I mentioned this to one of the staff and his response was, "Yeah, well they can buy in bulk and we can't." Okay, fair enough, but wow, even with shipping I could get it far, far cheaper online. As for returns, ha! Don't go by their printed return policy. I mistakenly bought a quill watercolor brush that's way too big for my needs; called the store to see if they have the next size down, which they do, but was told I could not exchange it "because the manager says it's too hard to tell if a brush has been used or not." Then why doesn't the return policy state that? See the attached photo for their posted Return Policy. Now show me where it says "brushes can't be returned because you can't tell if they've been used or not." The staff person on the phone said I could bring in the brush and speak to the manager about it, but I will not be doing that. I've encountered him before: he's one of those people who thinks he's hilarious and is in your face whether you need help or not. Sorry, I refuse to deal with him, so I'll just keep my overpriced $47 synthetic brush and try to find a use for it. Some of the staff are pleasant and nice to work with; we even got to know some by name. But overall, shopping at Meininger's has just become too much of a hassle and we won't be shopping there again. read more

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This supply house for artists is as good as it gets. I no longer live near Denver but I always visit. I always find items I had no idea that I had to have! Over 30 years ago I bought my Holy Grail Fountain Pen here. read more

This place has everything you could ever need. People were helpful when asked. I have become a doodler and needed some pencils and a sketch book. They had these things so Great Success! read more

I was greeted immediately by Pat O (aka Pestilence). He was friendly, knew the watercolor products and made great suggestions. The stock I found extensive and Pat recommendations were informative. I did the research on similar products at three large craft stores and found Meininger's to actually be less expensive plus the added value by people who like being there. Already found some Christmas presents. read more

Great selection and staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Good thing its so close to home. I'll definitely return

When I first walked in I was very excited! I saw an employee ask some customers if they were finding everything okay, so after I said "excuse me" and asked for direction to product (never been here brand new to town). They gave me a weird look instead of simply telling me they don't stock those types of products. Told me they had some thin wire I could use in the back left.."okay thanks" I go to find it and go to every back left I can find (yes there's more than one because there are divider type walls that section the store). I cannot find it anywhere. I walk back to the front and out of the store. Nobody else asked if I needed help (not even the multiple other employees who were just standing there chatting) even though I looked completely lost. I felt very dismissed, judged, and not welcome here. Like I was looked down upon. Horrible first impression of the establishment. They had some really nice looking selection for other mediums I do, but sadly I doubt I will ever return because of how I was treated. I can't say anything on the value since I didn't look at a single price tag. When I was walking out the same employee that had told me "back left" was up there and didn't say a word, didn't ask if I found anything, NOTHING. In fact nobody greeted me going in or out of the store. Customer treatment is really important, especially when the customer is nice! read more

Amazing Customer service, helped me find all the things I needed for my studio would def comeback in the future for more supplies

Artist heaven! This place has everything you can think of. The prices run about average to high end but the quality the products are great. I have purchased several sketchbooks, brushes and mix media journals. I haven't regretted any of my purchases. The employees are always very nice and frequently check in with you to assist you in any way that they can. Whenever I'm in the area I love to stop in and see what I "must" have before leaving. I hope you check them out too, you will not regret it. read more

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Upon walking in, I was immediately impressed by the abundance of supplies. I came in to peruse as I had some stuff I was thinking about but otherwise wasn't looking for anything in particular, and I spent quite a bit of time in the store just taking everything in. The store was well-staffed (on Monday) and I did have an employee ask if I was finding everything alright shortly after I came in, so assistance was readily available. I later saw this employee helping a couple at the counter with higher-end fountain pens, and they seemed very knowledgeable. Parking was easy as there is a lot next to the store, and of course metered street parking available close by. I ended up picking up a beginner's refillable fountain pen, as I had been wanting one. The price seemed reasonable to me, but as I am not a frequent buyer of art supplies, I cannot fully judge how the prices compare. The store did have some bare spots, but that is to be expected after the holidays as they restock from people buying gifts. If I am ever in need of further art supplies, I would definitely check this place out first. read more

The staff has always been incredibly kind & knowledgeable + quick to help me find what I need.

Love this art supply store. The staff are incredibly resourceful and they have everything you need for a project. Great selection of items and the store is clean and well laid out. Highly recommend. read more

Love love love this store!!! I've been shopping here for years and have been treated so well! Very knowledgeable staff (all artists) and extremely helpful!! read more

Well organized with a great selection of gifts and art supplies! I definitely will be shopping here instead of Michael's or Hobby Lobby.

I have Autism and epilepsy and Spastic Cerebral and seizure disorder, and I have never had bad service. They have exactly what I need for art selection and they have great prices. The staff is special needs friendly. The owner of this store needs to buy out all of the Guiry's stores because they are not nice to people who have special needs. read more

This is the most amazing art supply I've been to. It reminds me of Blick in NYC but even better! I spent the first 15 minutes of my visit just wandering around and soaking it all in, and didn't even go upstairs! I went in to look for some watercolors for a set of aquash pens I just got, and there were s o many options I did not even know where to start. Cakes. Tubes. Liquids. Palettes. Sold in sets. Sold individually. Gah! Phil was very informative and helpful and explained the difference between each type and brand, didn't try to pressure me into buying the most expensive thing (or any thing at all) but really seemed to want to help me make the most informed decisions. I truly appreciated it! I bought a sampling of colors and a handful of gelly pens, and will definitely return to peruse more when I have time. read more

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I actually will vouch that this art supply store makes the perfect gift giving idea to the artistic butterfly in your life. It is a small business, and this is who we need to support. I absolutely enjoyed seeing the coloring books, fancy easels and art supplies that are displayed all over. It appears that Meininger treats their employees pretty nicely, based on their break room in the second level. There is a second level where they had the easels displaying and it was super interesting. They have this template drawing book that teaches you how to draw big eyed anime characters and other cute illustrations. Again, makes a great gift idea shop for the artsy soul in your life. read more

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Excellent customer service had everything we wanted very happy with the store. Wonderful people.

Always excellent customer service. There are no dumb questions. The supplies are abundant and the people that work here are hella knowledgeable and helpful. read more

As a result of some plans falling through, I found myself at this store while tripping pretty hard. I was peaking in the paint brushes and it felt like I was at an art exhibit. I had to remind myself that "this is a store" and "you can't just touch everything." Every body working there was super nice but not overwhelmingly so. I ended up buying a bunch of clay for some reason. I don't know why and I don't know what I'm going to do with it. Great vibes read more

I had a return of a brush pen that quite didnt work as planned. My return went smoothly and quick

Everyone greeted me as I walked by. Staff super helpful and gave age appropriate advice. We were shopping for young granddaughter's first set of acrylic paints and did not need professional sets. Vast array of different media. read more

I always find what I need and then some! Huge selection and you even hooked up my daughter with a free drawing book! It is a jaunt from my house but always worth the drive! I am so glad there is a store in Denver that can accommodate such a wealth of artistic supplies! Thank you! read more

A great place for all your art supply needs. I have yet to visit this store and not walk out with tons of great stuff. Tons of quality paper and book making supplies. read more

Ducked in to get some spray adhesive on the fly and it was awesome. This place is big, and the staff is abundant and helpful. I was in and out before any meter maids noticed I didn't feed the meter. Good stuff, Cabeza OUT! read more

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My dad, an avid ink pen artist, suggested this Denver art store for some Christmas gifts I needed to pick up for my kids. I was blown away, both by the selection and the service. I told them my needs and they helped me find the right items at the right price point. Amazing store! read more

Best art store in Denver! I'm an acrylic painter and thrilled with the selection of paints, brushes, canvases and other supplies. Keep an eye on their calendar. I attended some good watercolor classes to expand my horizons. Now if I could find a way to get in and out of the store with just what I intended to purchase and not all of the other stuff that finds its way into my shopping basket... read more

Been meaning to leave a review and say thanks. I came here for supplies to make my sister's wedding sign, something I'd never done. I was painting fairly thin letters on glass and wasn't sure how or whether to prime, what kind of paint to use, finisher, etc. I forgot to ask for his name but the person who helped me, made all the difference in the world for my sign. I ended up using vinyl paint for the letters and a beautiful foggy finishing spray and my sister loved it. Thanks again read more

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Best art supply store in our region. Great selection, helpful and friendly staff. Nicely organized, pleasant store. Free parking on south side of building. They periodically offer classes. The items I purchased were competitively priced. Watercolor paints were on sale so they were even less than some online prices. But I would be willing to pay a little more to keep this wonderful store open. So nice to be able to browse and touch. Get on their email list to learn about special events and sales. read more

Instead of having someone by the door, how about someone attentive in the spray paint area, came here on my break and waited 5-6 mins before I left, not to mention they're pricy 9+ for Montana 94. Wild read more

Really nice people, great inventory, fair prices. Always happy to check on their inventory when I call ahead too.

Went in to get Archers Water Color Paper and a couple of tubes of water colors. I found the staff lacking in customer service. No on greeted me, had to hunt someone down because they didn't have what I wanted in stock and needed help on a brand of watercolors. Once I went to check out, I had to wait while the cashier stopped texting on her phone. Needless to say, I'll be going online to Dick Blick's to order my supplies. Disappointed read more

As a Denver artist, I have shopped at Meiningers many times. To the point - Yes great selection. Yes - 50% of the time the employees are rude or uninformed. One time I was treated so rudely it was embarrassing. But I can deal with a jerk and then let it go. My biggest complaint are the hours. Artist's work around the clock. The hours here (during the week and weekend) are ridiculously short and less accommodating than the staff. read more

I feel so lucky to have such an incredible art supply store to close to us! Meininger's has anything that you could possibly need for creative projects. I am an artist and photographer and I've stopped in here so many times for photo supplies and backdrops as well! They offer any color paper you could dream of! In terms of their art supplies, I honestly haven't seen a better selection anywhere, they have tons of different paint brands and a huge selection of brushes and other standard art supplies. Highly recommended! read more

This is art supply porn at its finest. That's all I really need to say. The absolute variety of art supplies could be overwhelming and I could spend hours in here. My friend and I probably spent 20 minutes just looking at the custom papers! They have the basic starter artist supplies all the way to a wide selection of Golden paints. I love this store. read more

This is THE place to go for art supplies in Denver. It beats the socks off of the big-box stores. Those stores devote shelf space to decorator stuff and knick-knacks, so the selection of actual art supplies is less than in Meininger's. Meininger's has everything you need in art supplies, and sales people who know their stuff. It is noticeably better that the competition, and it is a pleasure to shop there. read more

I hadn't picked up a paintbrush in almost 20 years when the urge to paint rose again in me. I went into Meininger and found everything I needed to re-inspire my art practice. Staff are super nice, the selection is terrific and priced well, and they're great with my kid, too. A real treasure of a place. read more

Meinenger is my go to place for canvas, paint and all of my other supplies. I do think they should have an artist discount, though. They didn't have a student discount either when I was in school. I understand they need to make money, but a little help for the starving artists out there would be appreciated! read more

Stopped by this store for the 1st time today and was very pleasantly surprised overall with my experience. The selection of product/manufacturer, product quality and guest service were top notch across the board. read more

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This is the mothership for artists in denver. They have pretty much every color of every type of paint, pencil, brush, paper and the list goes on. They also have classes and artist demonstrations on the upper level. If you do any kind of art it is a must go! The lot to the north had free parking and cool art on the walls. Closes at five. read more

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I am an artist!! Did the skies part and thunder roll? No, dang. But if you are an artist or want to be an artist, you must shop here. All the cool kids do. This is a family owned business who supports all facets of art in Denver, from the professional to the hobbyist to the little baby Picassos. I can find everything I need here for my own work for my home studio to bulk supplies for my job as an art educator. Pricey, eh, they don't call it starving artists for nothing, but it is all about location, location, location and supplies, supplies, supplies and also supporting the home team. The employees are all great, not an artsy snob in the bunch. I think artists know artists and baby, you can sometimes have a regular Denver-who's-who in the the canvas aisle....Sigh, I love the smell of printmaking ink in the morning.... read more