Really enjoyed my visit with the owner, Jason, and the center "mascot," Gigi. Lots of work in…read moreprogress, painting exhibitions in assembly, and other art for sale. I was able to acquire a variety of jewelry items in different mediums for a very reasonable price, all made by local artisans and Center volunteers. Estate pieces are also available, priced below FMV, and lots of plans in the works. The atmosphere lends itself to creativity. The pottery pieces for sale would make great/universal gifts. I did buy a piece created by an artist who is now branching out on his own, thanks to Jason's coaching. It's contagious. :)

This business is amazing. One thing I love that they do for our students in our school system is…read moregive them support when it comes to doing projects. As is high school's junior my son had a project HE needed to do for chemistry class called the mole project. He was able to go to the village center for the arts where they had all the materials he needed as well as a certified instructor there who helped the kids with the project. Recently I saw that they were helping our middle schoolers with a social studies project. What an amazing thing they do and it's all free of charge towards students. Support small businesses and support these guys!

Amazing art store with great selections!! The staff is sooooooooo nice and willing to help. There…read morewere plenty of sales but it's such high quality supplies that it is pricier than other art stores. They also carry many supplies that other art stores don't carry. I love getting lost here and exploring. I always leave with a bunch of things! Pens, markers, paints, you name it, they've got it. If they don't you could get it on their website.

Emailed to ask about a particular large canvas that my Blick store on the West coast would get in…read morefor me if I agreed to purchase a full box. The general manager, Catherine Fuller responded, but was unwilling to help me. She could have at least offered to check with another location to see if they were in stock there. I have been a Blick customer for over ten years- have used them for my class art kits and my personal supplies. Their customer service was one thing that kept me coming back. I'm disappointed in my first East Coast contact.

Two people sitting behind counter. Empty store. I go in and ask for something. They tell me it's in…read morea file cabinet in the back. I asked them if they could bring me some samples. Both completely immovable. Obviously much too lazy to do one shred of work helping me find what I want... except finally one of them stood up, walked 10 feet, pointed at something and went back and sat down. I won't be bothering to drive all the way to Manny's anymore.

This was our first stop on our shopping excursion in downtown New Paltz, and I am so glad we…read morestopped in! Manny's specializes in not only a wide selection of high quality art supplies for all mediums, but also a variety of gift items and novelties as well! We were tempted to drop major cash on some new oil pastels, but instead settled for some inexpensive but adorable wallet-sized animal figurines (a lamb for me and a dinosaur for the boyfriend - so cute!) I haven't seen a small business that sells art supplies outside of my beloved Blick's in Cambridge, MA, so it was cool to visit Manny's in New Paltz and not only support a local business, but support the arts as well. The staff was knowledgeable and kind, and made shopping here an excellent experience. It was a wonderful way to start our New Paltz adventure!

The framer was very helpful; and made several great suggestions. The job was finished on time and…read morewas beautiful!

There is a hand and brush cleaner that I use called: Marvelous Marianne's Savvy Hand and Brush…read moreCleaner. I can't say enough good things about it. Even if your brushes are dried out this stuff brings them back and it also easily removes paint etc. from your hands. And it's bio. I've tried to order it from Catskill AS but they won't order it saying that their supplier doesn't carry it. I CAN order it from Rhinebeck Art Supply in New Paltz and I do but Catskill is closer and I'd gladly get it from there when I purchase other items. I used to live in NYC and shopped at New York Central Art Supply and it was a pleasure and a great place. For an art supply store not to be able to order certain items is inexcusable. If you need it and it exists they should be able to order it. Bad business practice. If you are reading this try the stuff it's amazing. New Paltz will have it in the store in a couple of weeks. I'm trying to order it directly from the company. I don't think she does that because she honors businesses.

It isn't that the store isn't a quality store with a good selection of supplies, given its size. It…read moreis! It's that the owner, Michael, is a judgmental snob. If you don't share his brand of politics and beliefs, he's rude, condescending, and judgmental. The same people who cry about being judged are now the judges. Come on, you know what I am talking about. Also, are you still playing the same Miles Davis tracks on repeat twelve years later? Come on, that's like the anti-hip.

Just the weird hard to find sharpener I was searching for ....everything i needed and some things…read morethat i didnt realize i needed - joyful alternative to Amazon!!!

A delightful store, filled with all you might need for art supplies. I love to stop in and browse,…read moreand discover something new for my painting needs.

i only bought notecards from here and they are so pretty! i use them alot so i'm glad i found a…read morenice set. the staff is very friendly. i loved the selection of pens and stationary too.

Phillip is the best. Spent a lot of time carefully picking the right frame color with you and it…read morelooks good in the end.

I absolutely love this store! Went in for the first time last week and it was a dream. They have…read morepretty much everything you can think of. The prices was very reasonable. I love mom and pop shops and this place is just that. I can't wait to go back!

Crappy customer service. Uninterested person at register balked at showing me where items were…read more Just pointed in a direction with a dirty look. Hoped to shop local despite high prices but aloof vibe is a turn off. The selection is excellent but no better than online alternatives.

My family has shopped at the Railroad Street location for years and loved it…read more Sadly, we can't say the same for the new location. We are puzzled that an art supply store that caters to children is overrun with merchandise featuring some truly vulgar (and frankly dumb) language. This includes, but not limited to, the words "Fuck" "Shit" "Ass" "Bitch" on socks, magnets, body cream, notebooks, etc. All at child height and at the store's entrance. For readers young and older - this just cheapens the experience. A real missed opportunity to create a fabulous and inspiring new store, JWS.

Staff are extremely helpful and circulating. I was camped out by the sculpting mediums for quite…read moresome time and two or three different people came to make sure I didn't have any questions! They have a variety of moleskin notebooks... but not exactly what I was looking for today. I talked to a lady at the front desk and ended up going with a hardcover A4 extended Leuchtturm1917 notebook. They have testers and I wandered around trying out different pens to make sure that nothing bled through the pages. I generally get one of these notebooks and it becomes my baby for a good year or so... and anyway I believe that it is going to work well. (I have been Moleskin-loyal for a few years now but the paper quality seems similar and thus I am feeling confident). I come here from time to time for XXL canvases, acrylic paints, and to get supplies for my fountain pens. I always seem to spend a couple hours here... whether I intend to or not! They have information about local art classes pinned right to the front door and for anyone who has leveled-up from (or is unable to find what they need at) Michaels, this is a wonderful place with fair prices! They often seem to have some kind of sale going on. I have a membership or loyalty card and I have no idea how much it saves me (or what the exact plan does) but they offered to set me up a good 5-10 visits ago and then continue to look up my account by my last name.

The people there are amazing very kind help takes there time to talk to you about art supply's and…read moretechniques,they have a wide variety of art supplies available and if they don't have it in store they have a website,some supplies are a bit expensive but that's because of the tariffs and where they come from they also give you discounts if you sign up for the card, which is free!

This place reminds me of so many places I loved when younger. I mean I still love them now but I do…read morenot use manic panic in my hair anymore :P we had fun looking at everything, bought a few things too. I'm just happy we had a little town to walk around in that was not like a shopping center.

Always great stuff to see and find here! Fun, kitschy selections great for gifts on any occasion…read more Helpful and personable staff. Thanks!