Important Announcement

Happy New Year to all of our devoted customers! We wouldn’t have made it 12 years in business without your continuous support. So, THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts.

We have some big news to share, but before we do, we wanted to reflect on our past.

Amanda & I left our jobs, 12 years ago (at just 26 & 28 years old) and moved to Ruston on a wing and a prayer, in hopes of starting a small business that we dreamed of for years. We loved Ruston while studying at Louisiana Tech, and we found the perfect excuse for moving back. Our hopes were to provide the best art supplies & fine art printing to the local community and college students. You helped us fulfill that dream, and then some!

Over time, our services grew to include artwork reproduction, photo & negative scanning, photo restoration, mounting and laminating, canvas printing, custom framing, laser engraving, and more. As you can imagine, we outgrew our location at the old corner drug store and we moved up the street to where we are now. As our services continue to grow, so does our need to focus.

This June, after the Peach Festival, we will be making a huge change. We will be releasing the art supply part of the business to, the newly opened, Creative Exchange (112 W. Alabama Ave). This decision was not made lightly. We have lost a lot of sleep, but we know this would be the best way for us to focus on our great services.

Dylan & Ryan at Creative Exchange have an immense love for the arts and the artists who create it. We feel that they will be great stewards and continue those relationships that we have thoroughly enjoyed for over a decade.

We will continue to have space for artists and makers to showcase their work.  Custom orders for art supplies, kits, etc will continue until June.

We greatly appreciate your continued support and we wish the best of luck to Dylan & Ryan in their new endeavor.

Thank you, again, for your love and support.

Sincerely,
Henry & Amanda McCoy

Now Hiring

We have a couple of spots available for immediate hire. We are looking for a part time sales associate and a part time assistant picture framer. Details are listed below for each position. Please include your availability with your resume.

Sales Associate (position filled)

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who enjoys working with people. Duties will include, but not limited to, opening and closing the store, assisting customers, answering phones, managing a clean work environment, receiving inventory, and stocking shelves.

 Requirements

•  High School Diploma or GED
•  Work 20-30 hours a week between 10am - 6pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm
•  Excellent attendance record & reliable transportation
•  Strong knowledge of fine art supplies
•  Stand for long periods
•  Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and active listening
•  Strong interpersonal skills
•  Ability to multi-task
•  Well organized
•  Good documentation abilities
•  Attention to detail
•  Self-motivated
•  Ability to work in a team environment
•  Friendly personality that enjoys assisting customers
•  Experience with Mac based computers and programs
•  Ability to lift 50 pounds
•  Retail experience is a plus

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Assistant Picture Framer (position filled)

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands.  Prior picture framing experience is not required.  Duties will include but not limited to cutting mats, cutting glass, mounting or preparing artwork, and managing a clean work environment.

Requirements

•  High School Diploma or GED
•  Work 20-30 hours a week between 10am - 6pm Monday through Friday
•  Excellent attendance record & reliable transportation
•  Be able to complete work in a timely manner & with exceptional quality
•  Attention to detail
•  Stand for long periods
•  Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and active listening
•  Strong interpersonal skills
•  Ability to multi-task
•  Well organized
•  Good documentation abilities
•  Self-motivated
•  Ability to work in a team environment
•  Experience with computers
•  Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
•  Ability to read fractions on a ruler

Quarantine Print Sale

Since you are sitting at home, now is the time to order those prints you've been meaning to for so long.

From now until April 30th, get **35% off** online print orders of $20 or more. Use code COVID19 during checkout. The discount applies to all prints and mounting! If you are in the 71270 zip code, you can opt for free local delivery.

Discount cannot be combined with other discounts, specials, or rewards and must be used in the online ordering system. Discount is 35% off retail price, or 23.5% off online price.

Learn how to place an online order.

Distancing for Everyone's Health

UPDATE: By order of the governor, we are will be closed until April 13th or until further notice.

ORIGINAL POST: In an effort to keep providing supplies and services while keeping our staff healthy and safe, we will no longer allow anyone in the store for the time being.

Orders for supplies can be made via email or phone for curbside pickup, shipping, or free delivery within the 71270 zip code. Orders must be $20 or more for free delivery.

We will also no longer be taking cash at this time. All orders must be paid with a credit/debit card online or over the phone.

The store will operate with 1 employee at a time to fulfill orders, so please be patient.

Give us a call if you need anything. 318.257.6595

COVID-19 Update

• The Downtown Ruston Beer Crawl this evening and the ART ON 45 Reception scheduled for Saturday have both been postponed. New dates have not been decided yet.

• We will remain open but will be operating with a reduced staff due to school closings and to reduce social impact.

• Order processing, including printing, framing, and laser engraving may experience delayed turnaround times.

• We will continue to disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as door handles, the credit card terminal, counter spaces, the bathroom, etc.

• If you have an order to pick up and would like to avoid coming inside, please call the store upon arrival to see if an associate can deliver to your car.

• If you are feeling any sort of illness, we ask you to stay home.

• Be well and stay healthy!