Art Department LLC

Art Department is an independent art supply store in downtown Salem, Oregon, open since 1974. It stocks paints, brushes, drawing media, sketchbooks, papercraft and printmaking supplies, along with craft kits, books and gift cards. The shop also runs creative classes and hosts sketching and First Friday events for local makers.

The store is woman-owned and carries art supplies from acrylics and oils to watercolor and sumi-e materials. Customers can shop online or drop in at the Commercial Street NE storefront, and staff are known for helpful advice on choosing paints. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday with shorter Sunday hours, and the shop closes on some holidays.