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Overview
Blick Art Materials sells art supplies to artists of all levels through its stores and DickBlick.com. It offers a wide range of paints, brushes, papers, canvases, and related materials, and customers can browse by medium, brand, or project and purchase online or in-store. The company differentiates itself with a long history since 1911, a broad catalog, competitive prices, and personalized customer service from knowledgeable staff. Its goal is to support artists at every stage by providing reliable materials and guidance to enable creative work.
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What believers are saying
- May 2026 Plaza Art conversion added 11 locations across five metro markets.
- San Jose, Kenwood, and La Brea openings show aggressive store investment through November 2026.
- Mid-single-digit online and store demand increases in June 2026 support near-term momentum.
What critics are saying
- NLRB case 13-CA-393585 alleges refusal to recognize UFCW Local 1546 in Chicago.
- Wholesale growth depends on weak art-industry demand, which Blick itself flagged in June 2026.
- Continued rollups invite integration missteps and cultural backlash from acquired local customers.
What makes Blick Art Materials unique
- Blick owns 72 stores after Plaza Art's May 2026 acquisition, widening regional coverage.
- DickBlick.com offers 110,000-plus SKUs, plus educator resources and wholesale distribution.
- Family-owned since 1911, Blick converts local art stores into national brand touchpoints.
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