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Hobbs's Best Independent Art Supply Stores

Hobbs, New MexicoMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs 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 Hobbs

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs

Old Town Hobbs

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Hobbs shop has operated since 1994 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.
#2

West Studio Hobbs

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs

Old Town Hobbs

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Hobbs shop has operated since 2018 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.
#3

East Supply Hobbs

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs

The Heights Hobbs

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Hobbs shop has operated since 2011 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.
#4

Local Studio Hobbs

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs

Downtown Hobbs

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Hobbs 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 Mondays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

Central Shop Hobbs

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs

Downtown Hobbs

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Hobbs shop has operated since 2017 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.
#6

New Market Hobbs

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs

Old Town Hobbs

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Hobbs shop has operated since 2018 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 Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#7

Old Shop Hobbs

Independent art supply stores in Hobbs

Downtown Hobbs

The stores serious artists cross town to visit. This Hobbs 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 Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.