Pearl Design Ctr

Average Rating

80

After more then 80 years as a downtown destination for both famous, and not so famous, artists in search of art supplies, Pearl Paint abruptly closed in April 2014.

Posted on August 30, 2014. Brought to you by nyc.

A New York institution, with prices that cater to starving artists.

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Pearl is, for most New York artists, the only place to shop. It was ideally situated when the art world was in Greenwich Village and then Soho, but today the prices and...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 14, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

60

I found this store years back and loved the low key layout, huge, a bit intimidating but once you find your way it seems more homey. i love ...

Posted by CitysearchUser 1adbc4-1376627172 on September 05, 2009. Brought to you by rateitall.

BEWARE of this RIP OFF- NO RETURNS ALLOWED!

Average Rating

20

Imagine buying a frame taking it home, opening it and realizing it is the wrong color or size. You bring it in to exchange and there should be no problem. NOT AT PEARL PAINT. Where else in the world is the customer wrong. And they offer no assistance - just point at the sign that says no returns on opened goods. Just because that is a store policy does not make it right or fare. I suggest anyone looking for frames or art supplies try any other places and make sure you demand help from these salespeople cause if they were more helpful in the first place you may be able to make a better...

Posted by by picturenyc at Citysearch on May 20, 2009. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

80

I've been going to Pearl Paint for about 5 years. It has a great assortment of supplies in one place, and the student/teacher discount is gr...

Posted by CitysearchUser 134e09 on January 06, 2009. Brought to you by rateitall.

The best art store in the city of New York

Average Rating

100

My name is david jang, and I go to Pearl Paint when I need paper. I go here when I need pens. I go here when I need high quality French-made notebooks, Clairefontaine, hard to find but i'm completely addicted to them. They've got the best per pound paper out there. I go here when I need new watercolor paints, colored pencils, oil pastels, charcoal pencils, you get the picture. It's the best art store. They give 10% discounts to students. You can make origami, scrapbooks, all kinds of pretty paper in all kinds of big and small sizes, etc. Also, they have tons of things for someone who wants...

Posted by by DavidJang at Citysearch on April 22, 2008. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

100

This is the greatest art supply store. As a college student I worked here part time they have supplies for every hobby. If they don't have i...

Posted by CitysearchUser 1af70693393409 5 on December 21, 2007. Brought to you by rateitall.

Art students, creative types and handy craftsman can find all of their necessary project materials at this Chinatown store. Glitter, paint, poster-board, glue, rulers, brushes, T-squares and tape are abundant in the aisles of supplies. The five-floor store carries some of the cheapest prices in the city. Friendly sales people are welcoming and provide shopping insights for those customers who...

Posted on April 28, 2008. Brought to you by wcities.