Best Stores to Get Art Supplies in Toronto

Whether you are looking to get crafts to spruce up your York U housing or need some art supplies for a project, it is important that you get just the best. Luckily in Toronto, there are plenty of art supply stores where you can get everything you need and usually under one roof. Have fun sampling these amazing stores that will not only blow your mind but tempt you enough to keep coming back for more.

Curry’s Artists’ Materials

One of the biggest pros about Curry’s is the fact that there are different locations scattered round the downtown core of Toronto. This means more convenience for you. The locations include OCAD, Yonge and College, and then another one at Queen and Beaconsfield. With over 200,000 products in stock, you are likely to find everything you are looking for at Curry’s.

DeSerres

This store has four locations scattered around Toronto, which is a plus. They have a vast selection and will even offer custom framing. Their prices are moderate too.

ARTiculations

This store acts as both a supply store for anyone seeking art supplies and as gallery space for creative artists who have the chance to exhibit their work in rotational fashion. The downside of this store is that the selection of supplies is not really comprehensive, although this is said to be deliberate on the side of the owners.

Above Ground Art Supplies

You don’t need to venture too far from your York University residence to get your art supplies. This store is tailored to meet the needs of the art-school student body. Located just south of OCAD, this store has proved to be helpful and handy to many an art student.

Gwartzman’s Art Supplies

If you are looking for somewhere high-end to get your art supplies, then this store might not be it. But if you are looking for a place where you can save a ton and get great deals on your supplies such as canvases, then make your way to this store. It probably cost you plenty to rent an apartment near York U, you should not be breaking the bank to get art supplies as well.

Midoco Art and Office Supplies

Midoco has deliberately avoided areas that are competitive for art supplies stores, such as the OCAD and ventured to the Beach and Annex areas. Still, they hold an impressive selection of supplies that can be used for crafts and even at the office.

Studio Six Framing and art Supplies

There’s a little bit of everything in this store. You can get your supplies, slot in some time for painting classes and even get custom framing all under one roof. While they may not have a selection as huge as that of bigger stores, there’s an appeal to this store that you are unlikely to find anywhere else.

Homebase

If you love graffiti art and culture then this store will be home for you. Most of the stock is Montana spray cans in a massive variety of colors. You will definitely get all the colors and supplies you need to transform your world one wall at a time here.