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Blick Art Materials Since 1911, artists have turned to Blick Art Materials for dependable savings, a huge selection, and fine customer service on art supplies.

Founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, Blick Art Materials (DickBlick.com) is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States with more than 65 retail stores nationwide. Its products cater to the full spectrum of artists — from the youngest child ready to scribble with his or her first crayon to well-known, gallery-represented professionals. The company’s extensive product selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service make Blick the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists or anyone requiring quality art materials for work or pleasure. A long-time advocate of art education in the U.S., Blick also provides support to scholastic, collegiate, and professional art shows, both financially and through a variety of materials that emphasize the benefits of art education. Blick also supports the communities in which it does business by sponsoring in-store events, local schools, art leagues, and community groups across the country.

My type a friends… I heard that maybe you’re shopping for your new planners already! AND if you purchase them in store o...
10/15/2026

My type a friends… I heard that maybe you’re shopping for your new planners already! AND if you purchase them in store on Saturday you can get them embossed for FREE! That’s so wild I can’t even believe it but it’s true!!

Do you loveeeee a journal? Maybe you have a friend who needs to write everything down?? This Saturday we will have an em...
10/13/2026

Do you loveeeee a journal? Maybe you have a friend who needs to write everything down?? This Saturday we will have an embossing MACHINEEE and we can emboss your LEUCHTTURM1917 notebook for FREE! (When you buy it here !)

We are kicking off a new meet the staff series with our awesome assistant manager Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee)! Ceilidh i...
10/06/2026

We are kicking off a new meet the staff series with our awesome assistant manager Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee)! Ceilidh is soo so wonderful make sure to say hi if you see them working!

We are kicking off our employee spotlight with one of our assistant managers, Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee)! Ceilidh is su...
10/05/2026

We are kicking off our employee spotlight with one of our assistant managers, Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee)! Ceilidh is such an important part of our team and we are so grateful for them!

Today we noticed an awesome artist Adam Leveille painting right down the street from us so we had to say hi! We gave him...
10/02/2026

Today we noticed an awesome artist Adam Leveille painting right down the street from us so we had to say hi! We gave him a gift card to thank him for highlighting our neighborhood :)

10/02/2026

Ever wondered what the inside of a needoh is like? Now you know!!

Which duo is the cutest?
09/29/2026

Which duo is the cutest?

09/24/2026

Unlike most printmaking methods, monotypes produce a single unique print from a flat plate. From traditional oil- and water-based inks to modern gel plate printing with acrylics, the process offers a direct approach to image-making with endless variation.

🧑‍🎨 Presentation by Amanda from our Merchandising Team
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois

Meet the Blick InkShield: the reusable barrier that protects your coloring pages, journals, and work surfaces from alcoh...
09/24/2026

Meet the Blick InkShield: the reusable barrier that protects your coloring pages, journals, and work surfaces from alcohol markers and heavy, high-flow inks. Simply slip a translucent EVA sheet behind your working page and color with confidence. Shop at Blick here: https://ow.ly/XFwM50ZQz1x

✨ Stops marker bleed-through
✨ Reusable EVA sheets
✨ Works with light pads for tracing
✨ Protects desks, tables, and drawing boards
✨ Includes 3 sheets per pack
✨ Available in 5" × 8" and 9" × 12" sizes

09/23/2026

The best art studio might be the one that fits in a pocket. 🎨✨ Watch as artist Charlie Easton sets up the Portable Painter Classic Watercolor Palette and hits the road. He is able to easily turn a few memorable scenes into watercolor sketches. . Shop here: https://ow.ly/1ZWQ50ZPiSl

Designed for artists on the move, this compact palette folds to the size of a smartphone and includes everything needed to paint on location. Just open, add water, and start creating.

Portable Painter

09/22/2026

The da Vinci Go Travel Brush line pairs a protective travel case with professional brush performance. The handle doubles as a protective case with a secure click system that snaps firmly into place, while a built-in drainage hole supports proper drying between painting sessions. The line includes four popular da Vinci brush families: Maestro for paint flow and detail control, Colineo for precision and sharp points, Casaneo for high water capacity and washes, and Spin for responsive spring and durability.
Shop here: https://ow.ly/cwob50ZPR9N
DaVinci Artist Brushes

09/22/2026

Select canson 9x12 pads are BOGO until 9/27 while supplies last!

09/21/2026

Think you need a whole arsenal of brushes to paint an epic Space Marine? Think again. 🖌️⚔️
Watch Brush & Banner take on the challenge of painting a Space Marine using just ONE brush!
Artist: Brush And Banner
Shop the Materials here: https://ow.ly/4qP150ZPlqb
Materials: Da Vinci Maestro Kolinsky Sable Brush - Round, Short Handle, Size 2, Vallejo Game Color Acrylic Paints, Citadel Technical Acrylic Paints, The Army Painter Wet Palette
DaVinci Artist Brushes

🚨🐾 LAST CHANCE to enter our PET PORTRAIT CHALLENGE! Time is running out to put your favorite furry, feathered, or scaly ...
09/21/2026

🚨🐾 LAST CHANCE to enter our PET PORTRAIT CHALLENGE! Time is running out to put your favorite furry, feathered, or scaly friend in the spotlight! 🎨✨Submit an original, non-digital, non-photographic portrait of your pet, whether they be of the furry, feathered, or scaly variety. Sponsored by our friends at Prismacolor, five lucky artists will win a prize pack valued at over $300. To enter, tap the link in our bio or visit https://ow.ly/7lya50ZLwnj. No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents, 18+. Ends 9/24/26. Please read the official rules prior to entry.
Artist: Sally Martin
Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils - Set of 150

09/18/2026

As seasons shift, they bring new inspirations.🍁🍂 Capture what inspires you by sketching it in your favorite sketchbook! Watch as artist Sara Tepes sketches her Fall inspirations using the Blick Premier Mechanical Pencil.
Shop the pencil used at the link here: https://www.dickblick.com/lp/blick-premier-mechanical-pencil/
Artist: The Art of Sara Tepes
Materials: Blick Premier Mechanical Pencil - 0.5mm, Pentalic Paper for Pens Pad- 9" x 12", 40 Sheets

09/17/2026

Canvas by the yard offers flexibility for custom sizes, specialized surfaces, and large-scale work. Available in cotton, linen, and synthetic fibers, it gives artists more control over stretching, priming, weave orientation, and surface preparation.
Shop Canvas by the Yard here: https://ow.ly/aZgU50ZOu5n
🧑‍🎨Presentation by Morgan from our Merchandising Team
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists Aly Louis, Emily Anne Art Studio, & Julie Tarsha, whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois

09/17/2026

One screen, 3 surfaces ✨ Watch artist Candace Fincher Art create a custom screen using the Speedball Speed Screens Kit, then take that same screen to print onto clay, fabric, and paper to show just how versatile screen printing can be. Find the materials Candace used for this project here: https://ow.ly/hzh250ZOwzB

Materials: Speedball Speed Screens Kit; Speedball Speed Screens - 10" x 12"; Speedball Block Printing Inks; Speedball Printmaster Paper Pads - 12" x 18"; Speedball Screen Printing Ink Jet Transparency Sheets; Amaco Ceramic Printing Ink; Laguna B-Mix 10 Stoneware Clay; Cricut Cosmetic Bag Blanks

Speedball Art Products , AMACO - American Art Clay Company

09/16/2026

🎨 Fresh paint. Less waste. More creating. The Masterson Sta-Wet® Palette System uses a moisture-rich sponge layer and an airtight seal to keep water-based paints fresh and ready when inspiration strikes. From quick projects to multi-week works in progress, your paints stay workable longer. Shop here: https://ow.ly/lhEU50ZO5e6

💧 Keeps paints moist for hours on the open palette
🔒 Airtight lid helps preserve paints for weeks
🧽 Easy setup, easy cleanup
🇺🇸 Proudly made in the USA since 1973

Artist: Emily White

12/30/2022

Still need a holiday gift for someone? Stop in and snag one of our snazzy gift cards! Good at any Blick location nationwide AND on our website with over 90,000 products available. You can’t go wrong! ‼️🔥🎨✨😍
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Happy Halloween from the Cambridge crew!!! 🎃 🕷 ☠️
10/31/2022

Happy Halloween from the Cambridge crew!!! 🎃 🕷 ☠️

Address

619 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+16174416360

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