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Are you looking for art supplies? Check out these stores and businesses:

ARTIST MARKET
The Artist Market in Ludington has a large inventory of painting supplies including canvas, brushes, and paint.
925 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington, MI
231-845-6648

CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL SURPLUS
Imagine the possibilities. Call for the latest catalog. Each issue features many different surplus products and bargain prices great for art projects with kids. The current catalog features chubby paint brushes, plastic paint trays, plastic eye droppers, self adhesive gold circles, shredded colored sizzle paper, and many other inexpensive supplies just waiting for someone with great imagination!
1-800-886-6428

IMPACT IMAGES
Impact Images carries a large variety of various sizes of Clear Bags. These bags are perfect for displaying your artwork for sale.
1-800-328-1847

NASCO
Nasco is a great source for art supplies.  You can order on line or you can request their latest catalog.
1-800-558-9595

NAUTICAL YARN
A great new yarn store has opened in Ludington. The store is owned and operated by a Big Rapids family, Bob and Carole Kosanovich. They have recently expanded their store and added many new varieties of decorative yarns.
108 S. Rath Avenue, Ludington, MI
231-845-9868

THE PAPER CENTER
The Paper Center in Grand Rapids is a great source for paper, envelops in many sizes and the clear bags for selling your art work.
5400 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI

QUIMBY-WALSTROM
Quimby-Walstrom is a paper warehouse with lots of kinds of paper for sale at low prices. Quimby-Walstrom is located off I96 near the Alpine shopping area.
2944 Walkent Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
800-632-5930

THE SCRAP BOX
The Scrap Box, a non-profit community resource center, is filled with an ever-changing inventory of unique materials for creative re-use by crafters, artists, teachers, and children. Browse through a warehouse of surplus stuff, filling a grocery bag ($5 per bag) with junk & scrap materials to use in craft projects. Birthday parties or field trips by appointment. Tues. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed.–Fri. 2–6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Call for holiday closings. Visit the web site for more information and a map. This place is a must for anyone doing art projects with kids.
581 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI
734-994-4420

SPIRIT OF THE MOON, Art and Décor
Spirit of the Moon is a small bead store with a nice selection of beads and beading supplies. If you use beads in your artwork do check them out. To thank you for your visit, Shelly Bray, the owner, offers a coupon for Artworks artists.
315 S. James, Ludington, MI
231-843-8018

If you know of other resources for art supplies or have favorite places you shop for supplies, please notify the Gallery Director so the information can be included in the next newsletter. We are all looking for new ideas.