Soho Art Materials, New York NY

Well stocked and always has what I need. Staff is nice and location is easy to get to. Thank you for being so nice to me today.

I’ve Been Shopping at Soho Art Materials for YEARS Now! Literally “THEE BEST” in Professional Materials for Artists! The Staff is Always helpful and Amazing! Shoutout to the Owner and Wally! Luv U Guys!

This is the best art supply store in lower manhattan. They have a great range of material and the staff can offer advice. Prices are fair as well. If you're serious about buying brushes the selection and quality are better than any other place.

Great local art store. I go to Soho Art Materials specifically to get my art framed, have a good selection of frames to choose from and I always have a good customer service experience overall. Great place to get canvas and paints too.

Great little store. I always stop by and find something special to purchase when I’m in town. It’s impressive how wide a selection they manage to fit into this not-huge store.

Pricy art materials and staff only speaks imperial.

"One yard is 52 dollars. "
"Oh, ok. How much is one yard in cm? "
> Looks confused then holds up ruler.
"This is one yard. "

When asked about the linen weight (per m²) they had no information about it and told us to weight it at a grocery store.lol

Fantastic selection, even better service. Helpful without being pushy. Great place for painters and to get custom frames.

Best Art Supply Store in Manhattan hands down! Great prices, customer service and supplies. One stop shop!

TERRIBLE costumer service, rude staff, horrible management!
Before anything else, let me start by saying that I’ve worked in the arts for years! I’ve always been around artists, art lovers and collectors and have never treated anyone who walked into the gallery like this!
I went in to buy some art material as a birthday gift to my husband. I was looking at Golden acrylics (which I already have and use). The employee who was "helping" me (white guy, short hair with a beard, in his 30s) kept telling me that they were expensive and kept pushing me to buy a smaller tube or a cheaper brand. Every question I would ask, he would remind me of the price. I should mention that I’m a brown woman with an accent. By constantly telling me how expensive this was going to be, I think he was implying that they were out of my budget without knowing anything about me!
I finally picked up the paint I want and then asked him to show me the sketch books. They were wrapped in plastic and I couldn’t see what the paper thickness or texture was like so I asked the employee if he could open one of them so I could see. I decided it was good and asked him to give me one of the unopened ones (because duh, it’s a gift). He refuses, saying I MADE him open this. Arguing with me to get the opened one because he’s not supposed to do this! Note that I’m spending over $300 on materials here!
I told him that his attitude is rubbing me the wrong way and I’d rather not spend my money there. Then he just takes all my shopping (aggressively) and walks away! I asked his name a few times and he just had his back to me, not answering.
Finally, the manager walks in and I explain the situation to him and all he has to say is "we’re not perfect"! Unbelievable!
Forget about "perfect", they don’t even know the very basics of costumer service or manners and decency!
There are so many places to shop for art supplies, don’t waste your time and money here!

Amazing supplies, terrible service!
On Saturday, I went with my fiancé (he is extremely polite) to purchase more than 500 usd in materials, there were everything I needed it, but the seller was impatient, hostile, mean and rushing; even with the rest of the staff.
Hey! We are artist and we need time to pick up color and quality!