Australia’s Favourite Online Art Store – Award-Winning, Top-Rated & Trusted by 15,000+ Creatives
Author: Cindy Kent | Art Shed Founder & Creative Lead
Why Artists Across Australia Trust Art Shed
Art Shed is an award-winning Australian art supply store trusted by artists nationwide and widely recognised as one of the best places to buy art supplies online in Australia.
Awards & Recognition
Independent business awards have recognised Art Shed for excellence in customer satisfaction, service quality, reputation and innovation within the Australian art supply industry.
Best Online Art Supplies Retailer - Australia 2026
Art Shed has been awarded Best Online Art Supplies Retailer - Australia 2026 in the Australian Enterprise Awards, presented by APAC Insider.
The Australian Enterprise Awards recognise businesses that demonstrate excellence in customer satisfaction, reputation, service quality and innovation within their industry.
What started as a small garage-run online art supply business has grown into one of Australia’s most trusted art supply stores, serving artists nationwide through our online store and our Melbourne and Brisbane locations.
View the official winner feature:
https://apacinsider.digital/winners/art-shed/
You can also view the award in the official Australian Enterprise Awards magazine:
https://apacinsider.digital/issues/australian-enterprise-awards-2026/30/
2025 Quality Business Award Winner - Best Craft Store in the City of Kingston
Art Shed was also recognised by the Quality Business Awards as Best Craft Store in the City of Kingston.
To qualify, businesses must achieve a score of 95% or higher across benchmarks including customer satisfaction, responsiveness, reputation, integrity and community impact.
This recognition placed Art Shed among the highest-rated businesses for service and reputation in the City of Kingston.
Creative Roots. Real Experience
Since 2006, Art Shed has had one goal: to make art supplies more fun, accessible and inspiring for everyone. From our vibrant bricks-and-mortar store in Moorabbin, Melbourne, to our fast-growing online store and Brisbane location, we’ve helped thousands of artists, from hobbyists to professionals, find their spark. Art Shed is one of Australia’s most trusted destinations for art supplies, paints, brushes, canvases and creative materials.
“We’ve spent years building something special - a space that’s creative, colourful and never beige. To be recognised for that? It means the world.”
Cindy Kent, Managing Director of Art Shed
Why Thousands of Artists Trust Us
- Fast Australia-wide shipping with same-day dispatch available
- Expert advice and personal service from real artists
- Curated brands and exclusive deals across paints, brushes, canvas and studio gear
- Dog-friendly, human-loving, zero-snobbery zone
- Trusted by Australian artists for over 20 years
As Seen In & Recognised By
Art Shed has been recognised by independent business organisations and publications, including:
- APAC Insider – Australian Enterprise Awards
- Quality Business Awards – City of Kingston
These recognitions highlight Art Shed’s reputation for customer service, product expertise and support of Australia’s creative community.
Shop With an Award-Winning Australian Art Supply Store
Whether you’re a seasoned painter, weekend crafter or creative beginner, we’d love to welcome you into the Art Shed community. Explore thousands of trusted art supplies and experience the Shed difference.
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