About Us

For more than 60 years University Art has been serving artists - from the aspiring to the established - with a top-notch selection of discounted supplies (canvas, ink, paints, brushes, and other art staples) and classes in everything from illustration to portrait painting.

Each of our five stores offer award-winning fine art and custom framing departments, and our gift store, The Annex/Palo Alto, features an extraordinary selection of creative gifts. Add to that a truly friendly, knowledgeable staff and you have one of the best art resources in Northern California.

Started in 1948, "UArt" is still a family-owned and operated business that is committed to the communities we serve. While we've kept up with the times via our website and online shopping – we never forget the importance of having real people available to personally assist you with all your creative needs.

A one-stop creative shop, a terrific place to find an unusual gift, the perfect place to find everything you need to create your own "masterpiece" - if it's creative, it's bound to be here!!