Texas Art Asylum

Category:	Art Supply Store
Address:	1719 Live Oak St, Houston, TX 77003, USA
Phone:	+1 713-224-5220
Site:	texasartasylum.com
Rating:	4.9
Working:	Closed 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 1–6PM

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Lovemyjunk Lovejunk

Texas Art Asylum is, without doubt, THE MOST FUN place you will ever find if youre doing any type of creative project... anything from helping your child create a Valentine box for school to painting the next Mona Lisa... you want it, Texas Art Asylum has it. Youll find everything from broken china for mosaic, art supplies (some in original package), the most fantastic selection of hundreds and hundreds of old photographs, frames, boxes, doll parts (OMG... you have never seen so many doll parts!), fabric, do-dahs, old jewelry, toys, toys, toys, gardening stuff, boots, games, telephones, lamps, every Happy Meal toy ever made, wood, needlework supplies, tin, scrapbook paper, small antiques, BOOKS, beads, BUTTONS, wire (rusted, new, tangled, neatly wrapped, and every way you can think of), and...and...and... you name it, they have it. They also offer Saturday sales for school teachers (and other non-profits only) where they offer art supplies @ $5 for whatever can be placed in a large brown bag (provided by Texas Art Asylum). These sales have been a tremendous boon to art classes in the public school system as teachers usually pay for art supplies out of their own pocket because of school budgets. Join their Facebook page to get updates of classes offered, art shows and activities at Texas Art Asylum. Sign up for their emailed newsletter for similar information. The two women who own the place are funny, helpful, friendly and just generally make shopping at Texas Art Asylum a delight. Try Texas Art Asylum... I know youll like it!

Michelle Easterday

On my first visit I had a great time just adventuring through this place. I did find a couple of things I could not live without. There is so much inspiration to be found here. However, I found the staff to be less than friendly even upon my usual verbal greeting of "Hey! Hows it going?" I also found that many items had no price at all and similar items that had a price had 2 different prices for the exact item. Besides that, I have no real complaint. I will be visiting quite often. I have to admit that the deal I got was Awesome!

Christine Montano

Fun! This is a cross between the kitschiest thrift store stuff & vintage ephemera, weird items to make assemblage or mixed media art with, never used but preowned art supplies or half used art supplies & garage hardware parts and tools. Books & magazines. Craft kits, cigar boxes, fabric, yarn, everything is here & inventory constantly changes. If you like to dig & ponder you must visit but give yourself at least 2 hours. They take donations of stuff.

timothy morton

I find it most difficult to express the full sensory experience that is the Art Asylum. Words ring hollow against the resplendent melange of objects one finds smattering the walls, embedded in wickerwork, and tussling about in storage binds. I think at this point Ill say Ive run aground in my powers of description, and Ill just have to say I love this place, its truly unique and reflects the two fantastic people who operate it.

david pilgrim

Ive been visiting the asylum for years. Thankfully, in this asylum, the patients run the place. From baby doll parts, to a. Can of puffalump farts, and everything in betwixxed. Check it out when you can, if you dare. Ask for the owner, Ramona Brady, and tell her all about your cat stories. She just loves that.

Stephanie Manley

Looking for unique one of a kind items. Go here. Into crafting, and making of art, this place has a huge selection of items to re-purpose. We are talking Donald Trump "HUGE". The prices are a little steep, but that is quickly over shadowed by the unique finds here.

Gin Martini

Love this place!! Always something fun if you dig deep enough! Found one of my favorite paintings here! Also great place for crafting supplies and sewing patterns!

Tifani Pust

Amazing place for amazing things, sustainable choices and one of a kind crafts. Love the creativity that Texas Art Asylum enables.

Julie Russell

Super quirky finds. Lose yourself in clutter and come out with a new craft project. And make sure you pet the cats!

maria velasquez

Relaxing atmosphere where you can think and let your imagination run!

Lindsey Mayhall

Always find something cool to take home. Love this place!

Olivia Derr

Hidden little spot with all kinds of unique finds

T Witel

Awesome place to get inspired