Lenz Arts - Artist Materials and Picture Framing Since 1968 - Santa Cruz, California

50th Anniversary Seal

Serving you for over 50 years, Lenz Arts offers the largest selection of fine art supplies and the oldest custom frame shop on the Central Coast. Described as "one of the last real art stores on the West Coast," people drive for hours to take advantage of our comprehensive stock and knowledge. From the finger-painting toddler to the professional gallery artist, we've got you covered!

A Mural was painted on our building in September 2021 by Jimbo Phillips as part of the Sea Walls Santa Cruz project.
Click on the photo to the left for more!

Andy & Cynthia Lenz, founders of Lenz Arts, were presented with the International Art Materials Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 to honor their significant impact on the fine art materials industry.
Learn more about our story.

Andy & Cynthia Lenz - Lifetime Achievement

Hear what one of our young customers says about Lenz Arts:
(Yes, unrelated and yes, not paid!)

BFK

RIVES BFK SALE!
Rives BFK Printing Paper.
22x30 white, 250 grams, acid-free. 100% cotton, 100 Pack.
List $958.00
Only $527.00!
You save huge...!

More information...

In-Store Demo!

More free demos are coming soon!

demo artist Judy Kristen
Rick Rob Steve

We have artist educators sharing their knowledge and experience to help you become a better artist!

Please stop by the store or sign up for our demo reminder e-mail list online!

And remember that we will have lots of one-day sales on the day of the demonstration! Plus a free raffle and free samples for those who attend the demo!

Want notices of our demonstrations and classes?
Sign up for our demo email list!
You'll hear about our demos and we'll include news, art information, specials, some humor and otherwise keep you in touch with happenings at Lenz Arts, the art mecca of Santa Cruz!

Lenz Arts storefront

Our 10,000 square foot location—wall to wall supplies for you!

Art Materials/General Information: (831) 423-1935
Custom Picture Framing: (831) 425-7111
Hours, directions, and full contact information.

Monthly Buyer's Guide

Do you have a class list?
Send it to us and we will take care of everything…

Framing Articles:
Not sure what it all means? Learn framing conservation terms…

No idea how to tell a well framed picture from a poor one? Become an expert…

Join us for notices of our free art demonstrations!

GIFT CARDS

Want to buy a Lenz Arts Gift Card online now?
Click here!

A virtual tour taste of Lenz Arts: