This guide has four sections (with links to websites):
1. Local arts and crafts suppliers
2. Arts and crafts supplies online
3. Other art-related services
4. Guides to art supplies and services
To suggest additional links or corrections, please fill out a comment. Updated 9/12
1. Local arts and crafts suppliers (suppliers with locations in North Texas)
- Aaron Brothers Art & Framing http://www.aaronbrothers.com (art supplies, frames - 8 area stores)
- Allens Artist Canvas, Dallas http://www.allenscanvas.com/
- American Ceramic Supply Co., Fort Worth http://www.americanceramics.com/ (ceramic supplies, instruction, firing; glass fusing)
- Asel Art Supply http://www.aselart.com/ (art supplies for professional artists, mat boards - 6 area stores)
- Every Last Scrap http://www.every-last-scrap.com/ (scrapbooking store in McKinney)
- Googly Eyes & Craft Supplies http://GooglyEyesCrafts.com/ (Irving)
- Hobby Lobby http://www.hobbylobby.com/ (arts & crafts, framing, classes - 20 area stores)
- Inner Metal Works http://www.innermetalworks.com/contact.html (metal canvases)
- Jo-Anne Stores http://www.joann.com/ (arts & crafts, fabric, framing, classes - 15 area stores)
- Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass www.kittrellriffkind.com (Stained glass, beadmaking, glass fusing supplies, instruction)
- Michaels http://www.michaels.com/ (arts & crafts, framing, classes - 15+ area stores)
- Paper Planet, Fort Worth http://www.paperplanetdesigns.com (paper crafts, handmade paper, stationary, classes)
- Paper Source, NorthPark Center, Dallas http://paper-source.com (paper crafts, stamping, scrapbooking, classes)
- Stamp Asylum, Plano http://stampasylum.blogspot.com (stamps, custom stamps, scrapbooking supplies, classes)
- Voertman's Bookstore, Denton http://www.voertmans.com
- White Rock Weaving Center, Dallas http://www.whiterockweaving.com/
2. Arts and crafts supplies online
- Alchemist Paints & Varnishes http://www.amberalchemy.com/ (old masters paints)
- Art Boards Archival Art Panels http://www.art-boards.com/
- Art Materials http://artmaterialsonline.com/ (art supplies)
- Artpaper Inc. http://www.artpaper.com/
- The Art Store http://www.shoptheartstore.com/ (art supplies)
- ASW Express http://www.aswexpress.com/ (art materials)
- Canson http://www.canson-us.com/ (paper)
- Cheap Joe's Art Stuff http://www.cheapjoes.com/ (art supplies, classes, dvds, tips)
- Copic http://www.copicmarker.com/ (markers)
- Createx Colors http://www.createxcolors.com/ (paints, pigments)
- Daler-Rowney http://www.daler-rowney.com/ (art materials)
- Daniel Smith http://www.danielsmith.com/ (art materials, tips)
- Da Vinci Paint Co. http://www.davincipaints.com/
- DecoArt http://www.decoart.com/ (art materials)
- Dharma Trading Co. http://www.dharmatrading.com/ (supplies, dyes, paints and fabric for textile artists)
- Dick Blick Art Materials http://www.dickblick.com/ (art supplies)
- Easels Online http://www.easelsonline.com/
- Flax Art & Design http://flaxart.com (art supplies)
- Fredrix Artist Canvas http://www.fredrixartistcanvas.com/ (canvases)
- G&S Dye http://www.gsdye.com/ (natural fabrics & textile design supplies)
- Golden Artist Colors http://www.goldenpaints.com/
- Holbein http://www.holbeinhk.com/ (paints, art supplies)
- Inner Metal Works http://www.innermetalworks.com/contact.html (metal canvases)
- Jack Richeson & Co. http://www.richesonart.com/ (art supplies, easels)
- Jerry's Artarama http://www.jerryscatalog.com/ (art supplies)
- Liquitex http://www.liquitex.com/ (acrylic supplies & articles)
- Loew-Cornell http://www.loew-cornell.com/ (brushes)
- Masterpiece http://www.masterpiecearts.com/ (canvases)
- Mister Art http://www.misterart.com/ (art supplies)
- Nontoxic Paint & Print.com http://www.nontoxicprint.com/akuainks.htm (Akua inks & pin press)
- PRO Chemical & Dye http://www.prochemicalanddye.com/home.php (dyes, paints & art suppiles)
- Traditions Texas http://www.traditionstexas.com/ (Decoart acrylics)
- Utrecht http://www.utrechtart.com/ (art materials)
- Winsor & Newton http://www.winsornewton.com/ (art materials)
- Alto's http://www.altosezmat.com/ (mat cutters)
- American Litho Color, Inc. http://www.americanlithocolor.com/index.html (art photography, large scale scanning, gliclee & reproduction in Dallas)
- Amazon http://www.amazon.com (art books, videos, dvds AND art supplies)
- Art Find http://www.art-find.artselect.com/ (prints, framing)
- Artists Network http://forum.artistsnetwork.com/ (forum; art instruction & publications)
- Artists Network TV http://www.artistsnetwork.tv/ (art videos)
- ArtTracker Software http://www.xanadugallery.com/arttracker/
- Asher Mains Stretched Canvas, Dallas http://www.stretchmycanvas.com (custom canvases)
- Best Canvas http://www.bestcanvas.com (good prices on canvas reproductions of art and photos)
- Betterlite.com http://www.betterlite.com/ (OTT-Lite true color lighting)
- Can Stock Photography http://www.canstockphoto.com (stock photographs)
- Color Q http://colorq.com/ (fine art printing)
- Creative Catalyst Productions http://www.ccpvideos.com/ (art instruction videos)
- Crescent http://www.crescentcardboard.com/ (mat boards)
- Del Frames Plus http://delframesplus.com/ (frames)
- FineArtGicleePrinters http://www.fineartgicleeprinters.org/ (advice on printers from FLAAR)
- Finerworks http://finerworks.com/ (art reproductions on canvas or giclee)
- Foto Search Stock Photography http://fotosearch.com
- Frame Fit Co. http://www.framefit.com/ (frames)
- Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/ (discount frames)
- Go Graph Stock Photography http://www.gograph.com/
- Graphik Dimensions http://www.pictureframes.com/ (frames)
- Modern Renaissance www.modernrenaissanceink.com (giclee on canvas or watercolor paper)
- North Light Books http://www.northlightshop.com/ (books, magazines & dvds)
- Stu-Art http://www.stu-artsupplies.com/ (mats & frames)
- Takach Press Corporation http://www.takachpress.com/ (presses, printmaking accessories)
- Walter Foster http://www.walterfoster.com/ (art books)
- WorkingArtist Software http://www.workingartist.com/(art business mgmt)
4. Guides to art supplies and services
- About Painting: Choosing Art Supplies: Art Supplies: What Do You Need to Start Painting? http://painting.about.com/od/artsupplies/
- Yahoo Directory: Arts and Crafts Supplies and Equipment
- Yahoo Directory: Shopping & Services > Crafts
- Yahoo Directory: Shopping & Services > Visual Arts