Arnold Art Store & Gallery

If you are an artist, collect art, or want to give someone art then you REALLY need to stop into Arnold Art.
This isn’t a Michael’s Craft Store or an A.C. Moore; the quality of artwork and frames is top notch. That heirloom charcoal drawing you inherited from Great Aunt So-​and-​So that was given to her by the Duchess of Wherever will be in very good hands here.
Or if you’re just in town visiting this great city and want to gather a few supplies to go sketch the waves at First Beach or paint the kites at Ocean Drive, it’ll be one stop shopping for you here. Sketchpads, archival papers, pencils, paints, brushes, palettes, etc.
Maybe you’re not really «into art» but would like a nicer souvenir of your time in Newport than you’d find at the local tourist trap, take a peek and browse the thousands of Newport themed pieces of art that would perfectly commemorate your love for the city.

Not even a «hello.» Super weak. Looked at watercolor materials for ten minutes– no help. No goodbye, nothing. Talked to other customers though. It’s cool I’d rather go off island to Utrecht.

Super friendly and cute.

At first glance this quaint 3-​floor shop appears to be another stationary and art supply store. But upon closer inspection you’ll find the little canvases that fill the front window and cover the walls are high quality works of original art. Stroll through the store and take a moment to really appreciate the talent that hands on the walls of Arnold Art. Much of it is moderately priced (relatively speaking), and there really are some spectacular works on display.
And be sure to take a moment to chat with the owner of the gallery, quite possibly the sweetest woman ever (a stark contrast to other local gallery owners). When we found a piece that we really liked, she absolutely went out of her way to work out a deal for us, saying, «I really want you to be able to have this piece.»
But even if you don’t find anything that catches your fancy, you’ll be glad you took the time to stop by Arnold Art.