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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my store of choice for art supplies. The first time I came here was years ago, while taking some art classes ...I had a list a mile long of required supplies and found everything I needed....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd never heard of Artist's Supply but I went there because I had never had a good experience at The Store Across the Street (okay, Pearl).It's a nondescript doorway on Mass Ave, but as soon as you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, friendly staff. I usually like to find stuff on my own, but the friendly guy at the counter happily volunteered to help me locate the pretty specific item I sought. It's hard not to skip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might be biased towards Artist & Craftsman Supply because most of the times I have been in, it's after coming out of Pearl muttering obscenities to myself and swearing I will never enter step foot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always choose going here over Pearl across the street. The sales people are really friendly, helpful, and accessible (unlike Pearl, where help can be hard to find and sales persons can be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so much better than pearl. The employees are helpful knowledgeable and nice, and do not treat you like the scum of the earth for asking questions, unlike most of my pearl art...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, where else are you gonna go for art supplies if you live in Cambridge? Utrecht or Pearl? The things you need are easy to find at priced acceptably. Rock on /m/
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I write this as a layperson rather than an actual artist--my reviews are based on procurement of either gifts or picture frames.In the summer, I came here with my roommate to look for frames and mats...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not much of an artist, so take this review for what it is as I won't be mentioning ons of specific artist supplies, or using major artist terms. What I can tell you is that this place is fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I feel like I'm writing the same review over and over? Oh, probably because I am. Let me tell you my story again. I've been on a hunt to find what I thought would be a simple thing, a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only place I go to buy black matte boards. They are a little cheaper than most other places, but they do not carry all brands. I was unable to go there when having to buy my paints, for I needed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here ye, here ye: Rejoice! Ye many Artists, ye far and wide, ye lost and ye found!Ye have found that which hath been promised ye, an art supply store that actually carries what ye need, with a helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet, helpful staff. Excellent selection of supplies, picks up where Pearl next door leaves off (which is a lot BY THE WAY). They even have a2 acrylics, and the only other place i've seen them is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! Friendly, helpful staff eager to help you find what you're looking for...and an incredible selection of supplies. Tried Pearl across the street & was shocked by how limited their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow-eee!Great store. I mean, really great selection, and prices. It's art stuff, rather than the crafty stuff you find at Michaels or Playtime. That's okay by me. More space for the stuff I need....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most of my money, or my parent's money I guess I'll say, goes to books, food, weed, and of course art supplies. The Artist Supply is my favorite art supply store, and coming from someone who considers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Artist Supplies saved the day.After a disappointing trip to Pearl (like every trip has been for as long as I can remember). After another annual round of terrible service from insecure scenesters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh dog, I was so happy when I found this place!!My ability to be a good friend has suffered as my proximity to Michael's Arts & Crafts stores has expanded. I love all things crafty and well, A&C has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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I love this store. I would marry it if I could. I needed paper for printmaking, and remembered seeing it fairly cheap there. Hopped the red line up to Central Square, crossed the street, and within minutes was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am really fond of A&C and I try, whenever possible, to get people to go there instead of Pearl Art which is right across the street.Here's why:. The people who work there are so very super duper...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely much better than Pearl (across the street). The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all the stock in the store. I've walked by it so many times not noticing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was on the prowl last weekend for some Gocco supplies in Central Square, and tripped into this place, across the street from Pearl. The guys there were very friendly and very helpful despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've lived in Cambridge for seven or eight years now and only stepped into this store for the first time today. I've passed it sooo many times, and for some reason I always thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks my world. I love browsing their isles. They have such a big selection of everything that I wish I could spend all day there.Michael, in the framing department is awesome. He's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I want to buy crafty stuff, it's because I'm in a crafty mood. When I'm in a crafty mood, I can spend an hour wandering around this place. The staff is unpretentious, friendly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No, I'm not a crafty person nor I can draw a straight line :( I went here to shop for my BFF, All I knew is that I needed to buy watercolors, markers, inks, but I didn't know exactly what, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot, far more than Pearl, at least in terms of how friendly/knowledgeable the staff seems. It also seems to be more moderately priced.I found them to have a fair amount of craft...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boston has its fair share of art supply stores, but few of them can boast as friendly a staff, competitive pricing, such a selection packed into a small area, and as much personality as this place.You...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wide selection, good prices, awesome paint job.I was particularly interested in the handmade paper selection which was well priced (large sheets for 2-4 bucks each). They also have the carving medium...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An art store with soul; this is the affordable, underground alternative to Pearl across the street. They usually have what i need, and they bent over backwards for my ladyfriend when she needed a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. A great underground (literally) atmosphere that oozes inspiration, for me anyways. I always find what I am looking for, especially in the paint department. The staff never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah this is the best.In my humble opinion.Better than Pearl over the road, better than Blick and Utrecht too.Why?IT'S FUN!Because as well as having allllllllll the cool and useful gear you need for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE the staff here. Super nice, super helpful and they know their shit... and if they can't help... they know someone who can. I love supporting them...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
these guys have a pretty good selection. it's well organized and the staff are super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They have cheap to fair prices for what they offer. I just wish they would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this little store. They don't have everything, but they sure have a lot. Easy to get to, easy to navigate and fun to walk around. The staff is friendly and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At this age.. shopping for whatever you have left of your creative side should be done without the bright fluorescent lights, without having to go down never ending row of aisles, without being...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is literally underground, and it has a cool atmosphere without having the too-cool-for-school 'tude. The inventory is fairly extensive given the sort-of limited space, and there's still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
finally....a place to get good supplies without forking over your entire student loan refund check. People are very cool and helpful. Very organized and clean.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to be honest folks, my one visit here was enough to make me think I wouldn't bother shopping. I like to support local businesses, I really do, but not when they'd make my shopping so much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wound up here just trying to get my bearings while on a visit to lovely Boston, and remember this place to be chock full of fun supplies and critical little things any artist needs. It's a trippy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree, a big relief after Pearl. The staff actually listen when you ask them a question and the range of products is excellent. They do have some very fun absolutely useless toys, like the Moses...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2nd EDiT - i Love this store more than my famiLy and frends... just kidding - art is # 9 on my Love List - but this store makes me want to move that up. this store may be my favorite pLace in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a friendlier, better-stocked (paper-wise), and more knowledgeably-staffed store, in comparison to Pearl (across the street). The only down-side, no fountain-pens or fountain-pen-inks....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here is the friendliest you'll find if you're looking for art supplies. I'm impressed each time I go in there. It's possible that this is only because their nearest competition (pearl --...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only come in here a few times but I really like it. Pearl, across the street, just doesn't really do it for me--it almost feels like a hospital over there which brings to mind sterility--not a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best shop around for most art supplies. With good prices and fantastic customer service, I would recommend Artist & Craftsman Supply over their competitor-across-the-street, Pearl, any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, it's one of those places where wandering around makes me feel inspired as opposed to Pearl across the street which leaves me feeling frustrated. The staff is great, they know what...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Artist and Craftsman is one of my favorite art supply stores in Central Square. The staff is very, very friendly and the selection of supplies is great. It has almost everything I need for my needs. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Support your local businesses! Ditch Pearl and come here. The staff is cool, the walls are cool, and they have a wonderful selection.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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I went into this store looking for craft supplies but found it is mostly for artists. But they do have a great selection of items that I found pretty interesting. Located at Central Square, you walk down this...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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Artist and Craftsman is one of my favorite art supply stores in Central Square. The staff is very, v...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A world of difference from their across the street neighbors. They are friendly, knowledgable and actually seem like they want to help. They have volunterily ordered me things and held them for weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Artist and Craftman Supply specializes mostly in fine arts materials for painting, drawing, etc. But they also have a limited supply of crafts materials. Anyways, the most important thing is that they carry...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Artist and Craftman Supply specializes mostly in fine arts materials for painting, drawing, etc. But they also have a limited supply of crafts materials. Anyways, the most important thing is that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys have a pretty limited selection, but the prices are great and considering how unreliable Pearl (across the street) is, this store is great. If they carry it, it's probably in stock. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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