History
Always a locally owned business, Art Essentials started in a 1300 square foot spot on Santa Barbara and Victoria Streets in 1987. After moving twice along Victoria Street over almost 30 years the store has grown to its present size of 7000 square feet of Art material goodness.
Specialties
Art Essentials Is a Full Service Art Supply Store Serving the Santa Barbara Area. We Sell a Complete Line Of Artist Materials. We Also offer a Custom Framing Department and an assortment of pre made frames.