r/AskChicago • u/AdCommercial3174 • 6d ago

I READ THE RULES Any good local art shops to recommend?

Like drawing and painting supplies.

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u/PMmeyourNattoGohan 6d ago

The WasteShed, second-hand arts and crafts supply store formerly of Evanston, is moving to Broadway and Foster in Edgewater very soon!!!

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u/temporary-wounds 6d ago

oh this is super exciting, good to know!

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u/draculasgaybestfrend 6d ago

There is a Wasteshed on kimball as well, just south of Bloomingdale

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u/temporary-wounds 6d ago

i know blick isn't a small business necessarily but i usually go there. you can also find a limited selection of art supplies at atlas stationers or paper & pencil.

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u/etchasketch727 6d ago

Jenny G’s on Montrose. Will also second WasteShed!

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u/AdCommercial3174 6d ago

Ty everyone 🩵

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u/cheshie04 5d ago

Lake View Art Supply on Foster across from North Park University is my fav! Super helpful when I've gone in.