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Art Center Memphis Serving mid-south artists since 1974. Proprietors: Tom Wilson and Susan Steele The Art Center stocks over 15,000 items and many name brands.
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Some of our everyday discounts include; stretched canvas 50% off, brushes 40% off, oil/acrylic/watercolor paint 20-30% off, sketchbooks 20-40% off, and much more! We are not an e-commerce store. Our attention is focused on meeting the needs of the local market. Hope you will stop in and check out what we have to offer.

River Arts Fest is finally here this weekend!!Make sure you come say HI to us at the Hands On Art booth for some art-mak...
10/14/2026

River Arts Fest is finally here this weekend!!
Make sure you come say HI to us at the Hands On Art booth for some art-making activities.

RiverArtsFest is held each year on the third weekend in October on Riverside Drive from Jefferson Avenue to Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, TN. The Art Center has been supporting River Arts Fest for the last 20 years.
Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10 AM to 5 pm

Peep our new poster! 👀Are you excited? 'Cause we're excited. Join us Oct 24th at the Art Center from 4-7pm for a Live Pa...
10/12/2026

Peep our new poster! 👀

Are you excited? 'Cause we're excited.

Join us Oct 24th at the Art Center from 4-7pm for a Live Painting Mural Workshop with The Birdcap
Live-Mural Making, Awesome Creatives, Music, Food, and more!

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We can't wait!!!

10/10/2026

We're excited to announce a new upcoming event!
Join us Oct 24th at the Art Center from 4-7pm for a Live Painting Mural Workshop with The Birdcap!!
Learn from The Legend himself, snack on some yummies from Mr. Casa's Japanese and Mexican Grill, and be the first to snag the new collab merch!
And log an entry on your SPARKcard with Memphis Creativity Month for a chance to win some amazing prizes.

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We're excited to see y'all out here!

We are proud to announce that we have 2026 RiverArtsFest posters designed by available NOW at The Art Center! Thanks to...
10/07/2026

We are proud to announce that we have 2026 RiverArtsFest posters designed by available NOW at The Art Center!
Thanks to our long-standing relationship with the River Arts Fest as their longest running sponsor, we have been stocked with their posters for the last 20 years.
We are excited to add yet another year to the walls!

RiverArtsFest is held each year on the third weekend in October on Riverside Drive from Jefferson Avenue to Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, TN.

Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM.

Join us next week for a Scavenger Hunt across The Art Center! It has been a tradition for our sales associates to add so...
09/30/2026

Join us next week for a Scavenger Hunt across The Art Center!
It has been a tradition for our sales associates to add something silly and unique to the store front. Whether that's been art, crafts, or toys hidden around, these are just a few of the little 'easter eggs' left behind by past and present workers.

Did you know? The Art Center is pet friendly! Happy National Dog Day, Your furry friends make our day when they come wi...
08/26/2026

Did you know? The Art Center is pet friendly!
Happy National Dog Day, Your furry friends make our day when they come with to visit.
Thank you 's big doggy, Milo for being such a good model. Isn't he just the cutest studio mate?

Its that time again! From Aug 12 - Sept 24th, save on your Back to School supplies for the coming semester! Look for the...
08/21/2026

Its that time again!
From Aug 12 - Sept 24th, save on your Back to School supplies for the coming semester!
Look for the Blue Label.

Plus use your 15% student discount on anything not already discounted.
Or 20% off if you are an educator.

Sneak a peek at some of the New Arrivals to show up at The Art Center lately. We have new items come in all the time, so...
08/21/2026

Sneak a peek at some of the New Arrivals to show up at The Art Center lately.

We have new items come in all the time, so keep an eye out next time you shop at your favorite local art supply store.

07/11/2026

Head to the back right corner of the Art Center to find our new products for your cosplay and sculptural needs!
Or just head towards the giant hanging paint brush! Made out of Eva Foam and Foam Clay, we have all of the materials to make your own prop paintbrush too!

Check out 's Costume Making Guide while your at it to learn all about how to use these materials.

We will be closed for the holiday tomorrow!
07/03/2026

We will be closed for the holiday tomorrow!

Address

1636 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN
38104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19012766321

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