The Art Side

Your local independent Art supplies and Print shop FREE UK STANDARD DELIVERY OVER £35 or CLICK AND COLLECT 1000's more products available in store Open 7 days a week

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We offer Print, Copy, Scan, Bind and Laminating services. All from our central location in Plymouth City Centre. 

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A collection of POSCA products.

A collection of pencils in both loose stock or sets.

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A variety of brushes for all types of paint to suit every budget.

Various Print Making Supplies including lino, inks, rollers and sets.

A collection of pens, in both loose stock or sets.

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Various Paints in loose singles or sets. Watercolours, Acrylics, Oils and Gouache.

Various Sketchpads and Technical Papers.

We print custom stickers for 100's of businesses all over the UK.  Find your perfect sticker by clicking here.

A range of useful accessories for artists.

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A directory of local creatives and their online businesses.

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Serving the Plymouth community with art supplies and print services for over 40 years, you can find us on Mayflower Street in Plymouth City Centre.

Open 7 days a week.

2024 Summer Art Competition NOW OPEN

There will be 2 categories – under 16’s and over 16’s. The competition will run the throughout the summer holidays ending on the 31st September. 

Title of competition is Ocean Life. Judges are The Box, Plymouth Scrapstore and Plymouth City Centre Company.

Collect an entry ticket and submission details from our shop.

Any medium is welcome. £500 worth of Art prizes to be won.

There are 2 Catergories Under 16 and Over 16

The Art Side Summer Art Competition 2023 Winners

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  • Sumedha Bagchi 15.jpg
  • Matthew Davey 49.jpg
  • Martha Bultmann 17.jpg
  • Anosha 15.jpg
  • Andy Ryan 39.jpg

The Art Side Summer Art Competition 2022 Winners

  • Daisy Leake under 16
  • Sumedha Bagchi under 16
  • Martha Bultmann under 16
  • chels mae over 16
  • andrea brown over 16
  • Molly-anne Webb over 16

The Art Side Summer Art Competition 2021 Winners

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  • Daisy Lindsley-Leake .jpg
  • Hannah Kempe.jpeg
  • Erin Rogers .jpg
  • Lea Stammers.jpg
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TESTIMONIALS

'Garry and the team at The Art Side have consistently been amazing, with superb customer service, excellent know-how and a very professional finish on the prints. We as an organisation want to do what we can to help support local and The Art Side has made that so easy, providing a super-fast, professional service at short notice (Thanks so much) and we're so glad we are continuing to work together!'

Rickie Taylor-Steer
Design and Communications Coordinator University of Plymouth

 

'I have dealt with Garry and his friendly, easy going team for a number of years and have always received an excellent service.  We use The Art Side mainly for printing.  My clients and I are guilty of asking for Garry’s services last minute but they always come up trumps on a tight delivery deadline.  The printing is always accurate and great value for money.  I cannot recommend The Artside enough, they have a huge instore stock range and if you have any queries really know their stuff!'

Maxine Davis

1 Less Worry Bookkeeping Services and Karlyon Care Ltd

Super helpful with the sorting of menus, printing and quality wanted. Kept me informed the whole time of cost, how long it would take etc. Super happy and will be using again!

Posted by Emily Rainey on Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Always great service at The Art Side. Very helpful and knowledgeable, they go above and beyond to answer questions or...

Posted by Charlotte Marina Eve on Monday, June 15, 2020

Always great service at The Art Side. Very helpful and knowledgeable, they go above and beyond to answer questions or...

Posted by Charlotte Marina Eve on Monday, June 15, 2020

The service is amazing at The Art Side. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and community-minded. I am never...

Posted by Gin Farrow-Jones on Saturday, June 6, 2020

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Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm     Sunday 11am till 4pm

Bank Holiday Opening Times are updated on our Social Media Channels.