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New York Central Art Supply & Jerry's Artarama

Dear Friends, Family and Beloved Customers: It is with heavy hearts that that we are writing to inform you that New York Central Art Supply's retail store at 62 Third Avenue will be closing by the end of this Summer. The building  we have called home since 1905 is being sold and we must vacate it. Our amazing customers over the course of the last 111 years, from fledgling students to modern masters, have made this business unique and rewarding for each of here at Central over the years.  And we hope to hear from many of you in the time we have left at our 62 Third Avenue location.   There truly is no other store like Central in the world. And no...

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Vintage Quill Brushes

These handle-less quills come from the heyday of sign lettering and china/ceramic painting. They are generally Camel Hair (Grey Squirrel), Kazan Hair (Brown Squirrel) and Ox Hair, mounted in real quills. Most of these quills have square cut hair so that instead of forming a point they form a flat chisel edge, allowing sign painters to form squared letters with long continuous strokes. Squirrel hair will load and easily release an ample amount of fluid color. Ox hair is more resilient but with less body and will load up heavier fluid paints and are good for lining and flowing linear effects. Ox is sometimes blended with other softer, fuller hair to give the body of the brush more support.  The...

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Save 50-80% on Exclusive Watercolor Papers

SALE ENDS APRIL 15th, 2106.   Our watercolor paper sale is now open to mail order customers. Don't miss this opportunity to save big on premium papers from St. Cuthbert's Mill including Waterford and Bockingford papers. If you can't make it in to the store, call or email us for info. Availability is extremely limited so hurry in or call us toll free ASAP to check availability. Bockingford Tints, 300 gram cream /pack of 10 sheets List $45.00 Sale $22.50 Bockingford Tints, 300 gram blue pack of 10 sheets List 45.00 Sale $ 22.50 Bockingford Tints, 300 gram grey pack of 10 sheets List 45.00 Sale $22.50 Bockingford Tints, 300 gram eggshell pack of 10 sheets List $45.00 Sale $...

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Introducing the "Everyone's A Student" Discount

At NY Central, we've always believed that students — especially art students — deserve a break. That's why we've supported them with student discounts and scholarships. But do you ever really stop learning your craft? That's why this year, for back to school season, we are offering everyone a 10% discount on in-stock purchases of $100+. Stop by today and stock up on everything you need to make your next masterpiece or order online with code: BACKTOSCHOOL. Whether you're in school or not, NY Central is the place to get unique and hard to find artists' materials that help make your vision come to life. Stop by today or shop online  *10% Off offer valid on in-stock merchandise only. Excludes custom orders....

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The Paper Sale!

Don't miss your chance to save big on our world-class selection of handmade and fine-art papers. Save 10% on all in stock paper purchases of $100+. Sale ends  Saturday 8/8/15!   Come shop at our world famous paper department at 62 Third avenue or call 212-473-7705 to place an order.  View our paper catalogs

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