We don’t live in an area that has quality art supplies, and were traveling to Salem to do some holiday shopping, so we gave this shop a try.Excellent selection of high quality art supplies (by the way, you get what you pay for-good cold press watercolor paper and well made brushes make a HUGE difference). The item I was searching for was 25% off-cheaper than ordering through Blick or Amazon. Lots of other good items were marked down, as well. Fun gift items abound. Give your local shop some business!

Today I stopped in here at Art Department LLC to be greeted happily as I entered the door. The owner answered my questions and guided me to my request of blank paper journals. It was a wonderful experience to walk back in time to an old school art supply store. Im not a fan of big box stores even if the prices are better. This owner and her store have my business for my time here in Salem. Hopefully they will soon offer classes (possibly January) for us older rusty artists.I would strongly suggest some christmas or gift shopping here this season!Non of those damn Whos in site which made my day brighter in every way...

Great variaty and wonderful friendly stuff

Very helpful staff and they carry a surprising range of art supplies at good prices! Happy to support this store!

This is a great art store. They have friendly, helpful staff. They host wonderful art classes with local and nationally known instructors. And their prices are very competitive.

Knowledgeable, Helpful & Inspiring! Salem’s Artist Community is so very lucky to have the Art Department. The Art Department is one of my favorite go to places in Oregon for Art Supplies.

Im so glad Salem has an art supply store like this one. They carry high quality art supplies. I prefer to buy my watercolor paints there.

The Art Departments staff really listens to help me find supplies Im looking for. They also offer a variety of classes open to all skill levels held in a large room at the back of the store (with supportive teachers who are working artists). Its really fun... my friend and I are taking our 4th class now.

Kindly, courteous, knowledgeable staff

They have better prices than amazon on my paper. Finally dont have to buy from that corporate madhouse and can support someone local. They got a great selection.

The ladys that work here are very nice. Theres tons of supplies no matter what type of art you are into. The store was very clean and organized. Best art store in salem keizer area.

Friendly staff. Great selection of art papers and hand made papers.

A well organized shop with friendly and helpful staff! I always find what I need for great prices, and there are often good sales going on. They also have classes for all sorts of different artistic mediums that you can ask about. Always an enjoyable experience.

Amazing selection of professional supplies, aside from sketchbooks, but has a stud stuffy atmosphere. A little pricey at times.

I really love this place. I go there a lot but sometimes I get the feeling that the owner doesnt respect people that dont immediately know everything about the art supplies. Hes talked down to me on a few occasions but I dont support the store for him. His other employees are amazing and the store is wonderful.

Great staff very helpful & knowledgeable

Was looking for oil painting supplies, brushes, paint, wax medium, silver and gold leafing, palette knife, mineral spirits, galkyd lite. They had all of this and more. Ill definitely go back. I live on the coast and we dont have a comprehensive art supplier there. This was a treat. Staff was helpful and friendly. From the looks of it they may offer classes as well. All kinds of fine arts supplies.

This is not merely an art supplies store. It is a place that funnels the imagination into image by providing you every thing you may need.

Excellent stock for artists. Decent prices and helpful people.

You will find everything you need

Bought my copic markers there, they work great! Recommend this store to artists

Used to shop here a lot; in recent years, the 3 times I have come in, the woman behind the counter has followed me around and made comments implying I was shoplifting? Unfortunate, as I had a studio art minor, and was trying to support local business. Most items are overpriced anyway.

Great variety of art materials and really fun classes being offered!!!

Less crafty stuff, more hardcore art supplies please.

Very responsive to requests and knowledgeable about their products. The prices are very comparable and competitive with any other marketplace. A very nice place to do business.

This store was very high up in my mind. The employees are knowledgeable and are very kind. They can answer almost anything you ask. The products come in every shape, size and medium. I found everything from painting, sketching, etching, sculpting and more. I would suggest this store to anyone looking for a good place to get started or just needing some more supplies.

This is where the professional chooses to shop,there is no finer art supplier.

Helpful, friendly & so kind to my slightly rambunctious daughters. Thank you, A.D, Inc!

Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful and the selection was great.

Excellent store and customer service.

First off, this is a biased review. I love the Art Department. Ive been going there forever. Great selection. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. One of my favorite places to visit.

Great customer service

A huge selection and great deals!

I like supporting local shops but the prices are high.

Top notch quality supplies and knowledgeable staff

Great art store

Amazing! Although since it is a locally owned shop, many items cost more than other, big named retailers. But if you can catch a sale, this place is a wonderland!

A staple art supply store. Its a small shop but they do have many of the essentials and a good watercolor section. I like how they answer the phone.

Very friendly and knowledgable employees. Didnt feel pressured to buy anything I didnt want. Highly recommended.

Always has what I need!

I went into this place to look for some picture frames and tried to talk to the lady about my photography and have never been treated so rudely in recent history. The lady said she owned the place and was a mean spirited idiot. By your supplies online.

Had what I was looking for. Friendly staff.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff

Great place love it

Very helpful staff

Excellent product, service and selection

Friendly helpful staff

Use to sleep outside their building