We used Blick Art in Cambridge for a wedding project where we needed them to create a blank, custom-sized cardstock canvas surrounding a photo of us, and for our guests to sign at the reception. They quoted two weeks for the project, but two weeks passed by and we hadn’t heard back, so I called for an update and they turned it around for the next day, which we appreciated. It was a little more expensive than we expected it to be, but the end product and the cuts were absolutely perfect.

I went to get a custom frame on a very nice piece of art that I had just gotten. I got it framed during a sale, but the original price for the framing was over $450 so I expected high quality. I picked up the framed print and walked directly home. Upon opening it, I noticed a large and visible chip on the front of the black, wood frame that was very noticeable. I packaged it back up and walked back the next day to have it fixed and they refused to send it back. They glued a little piece back on but you can still notice the part where it fell off. They blamed me and said that it happened after I left the store even though it was like that when I opened the packaging. Absolutely horrible quality frame if it chips within a half hour of receiving it. I can’t believe they charge so much for custom framing with horrible quality. My frames from Target look so much better and are better quality. Would not recommend going here for framing!!!!!

centrally located in fenway area. near bakery and has a large store qith tons of variety . great staff who advise you the lateat offers and give you value for money . has items which meet all tastes and all wallets .

Blick is probably unique among retailers in their desire that in-store customers pay as much as online shoppers - including the cost of SHIPPING. To quote them, This Preferred Customer Web Match Rebate price match benefit makes it so that, when a Preferred Customer checks out in-store, the total price of their collective items (after discounts, before tax) is automatically compared to what they would’ve paid if they bought the same cart of materials on our website (after discounts and shipping is factored in, before tax.) If this comparison shows that you would have paid less for all of these materials online (with shipping included) we will give you the lower online price in-store via an instant web match rebate at checkout . . . I bought three items that totaled $14.12 online, but I was charged $22.74. My Web Match Rebate was 19 cents - whoopie! My major objection is that their web site makes it appear that the online price is what you will be charged in the store. They do have a disclaimer, but it has quite low visibility, and likely will not show on the screen while you are checking on prices. In store customer service is very good, but I'll be heading to Artist & Craftsman in Central Square from now on.

If you are a traveller looking for art stores is always a good choice , be it pencils , paints, brushes or paper. Also blicks is great for small gifts and art stuff for kids as well as the fully fledged artist. Staff know their stuff and are always friendly. I have used this store in Boston several times but most us cities have one , some bigger then others . Never know when you have the urge to pick up something new!