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Cambridge's Best Independent Art Supply Stores

Cambridge, MassachusettsMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent art supply stores in Cambridge is smaller than it was fifteen years ago. What remains is genuinely good. The stores serious artists cross town to visit. Here are the shops worth making a special trip for.

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#1

South Supply Cambridge

Independent art supply stores in Cambridge

Old Town Cambridge

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Cambridge shop has operated since 2013 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#2

Local Studio Cambridge

Independent art supply stores in Cambridge

The Heights Cambridge

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Cambridge shop has operated since 2015 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#3

New Shop Cambridge

Independent art supply stores in Cambridge

Old Town Cambridge

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Cambridge shop has operated since 2008 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#4

Old Supply Cambridge

Independent art supply stores in Cambridge

Old Town Cambridge

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Cambridge shop has operated since 1997 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

East Exchange Cambridge

Independent art supply stores in Cambridge

Eastside Cambridge

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Cambridge shop has operated since 2007 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.