Hull's Art Supply & Framing

"Many things are short of supply for a long time, four out of five trips there I can't get the things I really need"

"When I entered the store I was asked if I needed help with anything and I had stated politely I didn’t need help. I came with my partner(non black man) and friend (black woman) to wait for them to make their purchases. I was asked two additional times if I needed help and was watched as I walked through the store. This wouldn’t have necessarily been an issue if the store was larger and I hadn’t already answered the question but in addition to being asked multiple times at one point the person behind the counter, clearly started cleaning the glass case to watch me stand in the paint aisle. This experience felt incredibly rude and disrespectful and uncomfortable, so I proceeded to not pick up or touch anything as I knew what was already being assumed of me through this “seemingly inconspicuous” course of actions. As a black man, I did not appreciate this atmosphere and regardless of intention these actions were unsettling and rude."

"Hull's looks small from the outside, but it is packed with just about any kind of professional artist supply you may want or need. I was able to pick up a couple of items that I cannot find where I live and the prices were reasonable. The staff is helpful and friendly and we'll be certain to visit again when we are in New Haven."

"Great selection of supplies for any medium and skill level, and the staff is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. I started coming here recently as I've been getting back into doing art as a hobby, and they are always happy to answer my questions and point me to right type of paper, pencils, and anything else I need for the projects I had in mind. Good prices too especially with their free membership card."