Art Friend Bras Basah: Hours, Location, Art Supplies
Anyone who’s ever hunted for a specific tube of paint or a decent canvas in Singapore knows the feeling of walking into a store that just gets it. Art Friend at Bras Basah Complex has been that place for artists, hobbyists, and designers since 1981, and the details below cover its address, hours, shelf highlights, and what to know before visiting the flagship store.
Founded: 1981 ·
Bras Basah address: Blk 231 Bain Street, #03-33, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231 ·
Phone: +65 6336 8338 ·
Listed opening hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM ·
Product focus: Fine art and graphic art supplies ·
Third-party description: The ‘Asian equivalent of Michaels Arts and Crafts’
Quick snapshot
- Art Friend is a Singapore art supplies retailer founded in 1981, according to the Art Friend official store locator.
- It focuses on fine art and graphic art materials, serving fine art and graphic artists, hobbyists and companies, according to the Art Friend official website.
- The Bras Basah Complex store is the physical branch listed by the Art Friend official store locator. (Art Friend official store locator)
- Address: Blk 231 Bain Street, #03-33, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231 (Go Bugis listing).
- Phone: +65 6336 8338 (Yelp listing).
- Inside Bras Basah Complex; approach the enquiry counter, per the Art Friend official store locator. (Go Bugis listing)
- Canvases, scrapbooking supplies, papers and boards are stock highlights, as described in a Medium article by WedgieNet.
- The store serves fine art and graphic artists, hobbyists and design companies, according to the Art Friend official website. (Medium article by WedgieNet)
- Hours listed around 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM on Yelp and on Tripadvisor.
- Call the store for delivery and return questions — the number is listed on Yelp. (Tripadvisor)
- No appointment needed; standard retail walk-in during the hours listed on Tripadvisor. (Tripadvisor)
Here’s the stripped-down version of what’s confirmed about Art Friend Bras Basah:
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Store | Art Friend |
| Branch | Bras Basah Complex |
| Address | Blk 231 Bain Street, #03-33, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231 |
| Phone | +65 6336 8338 |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Focus | Fine art and graphic art supplies |
| Known stock highlights | Canvases, scrapbooking supplies, papers, boards |
| Listed hours | 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
What is Art Friend Bras Basah?
Where is Art Friend Bras Basah located?
- Blk 231 Bain Street, #03-33, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231 — confirmed by multiple sources including the Art Friend official store locator and The Smart Local.
- The store is on level 3 of the complex, per Go Bugis. Arches Papers and The Smart Local repeat the same address.
- Customers are directed to approach the enquiry counter to speak with the sales team, per the Art Friend official store locator.
When was Art Friend founded?
- Art Friend has served fine art and graphic artists, hobbyists and companies since 1981, according to Art Friend’s official website.
“Serving fine art & graphic artists, hobbyists and companies in the design sector since 1981.”
— Art Friend official website
What kind of store is Art Friend?
- Third-party coverage on Medium (WedgieNet blog) describes Art Friend as the “Asian equivalent of Michaels Arts and Crafts” — a specialist art supply retailer rather than a generic chain.
- The official website says it focuses on fine art and graphic art materials, serving “fine art and graphic artists, hobbyists and companies in the design sector.”
“Asian equivalent of Michaels Arts and Crafts.”
— WedgieNet blog, Medium
The pattern: Art Friend Bras Basah is not a big-box chain but a focused specialist store that has anchored itself in Singapore’s art community for over four decades. What this means: for local artists and hobbyists, this is the reference point for serious supplies, not a casual craft stop.
Singapore’s art supply market lacks a single dominant player, and Art Friend’s 40-year run at the same Bras Basah location gives it a trust advantage that newer competitors can’t replicate overnight.
That trust advantage is why the store can still pull customers to a third-floor unit instead of losing them to online competitors.
What kind of art supplies does ArtFriend sell?
What art products sell well?
- Art Friend’s official website says the store serves fine art and graphic artists, hobbyists and design companies.
- Third-party coverage on Medium (WedgieNet blog) describes stock including canvases, scrapbooking supplies, papers and boards.
What kind of art is in high demand right now?
- Exact high-demand products are not itemized by Art Friend in top search results — this remains an unconfirmed detail.
- Based on the stock highlights (canvases, papers, boards), the Bras Basah store caters to traditional fine art and hobby craft rather than digital art supplies.
The trade-off: the store’s broad “fine art and graphic art” description covers a lot of ground, but without an official product catalog online, customers must visit or call to confirm specific items are in stock.
Does Art Friend deliver?
Does Art Friend ship internationally?
- International shipping and delivery terms are not confirmed in top search results — this is a clear information gap.
- Official contact details are available through the Art Friend store locator and the Art Friend official website.
- For international shipping questions, calling the store at +65 6336 8338 is the most reliable way to get an answer.
Can I return items to Art Friend?
- Return policy is not published in top search results — another gap that requires direct inquiry.
- Confirm by phone at +65 6336 8338 (Yelp listing).
The implication: Art Friend hasn’t published its shipping or returns policies prominently online. For Singapore-based artists planning a bulk order, a quick phone call before purchasing saves potential headache.
Where are Art Friend locations?
Is Art Friend located in Mid Valley Southkey?
- No official locator entry places Art Friend at Mid Valley Southkey — the Art Friend official store locator explicitly lists only the Bras Basah Complex store.
- The Mid Valley Southkey question is unresolved by official locator data — it appears to be a common search query, not a confirmed location.
Is Art Friend Plaza Singapura a real branch?
- Related searches mention Plaza Singapura and Dhoby Ghaut, but those branches are not confirmed in the official locator snippet — only the Bras Basah Complex address is listed.
- Check the Art Friend official store locator for any updates.
Where is Art Friend near me?
- The confirmed location is at Blk 231 Bain Street, #03-33, Bras Basah Complex (Art Friend official locator).
- No other Singapore branches are verified by the official locator. The Best Singapore and Yelp both confirm the Bras Basah Complex address as the primary store.
The catch: despite search queries suggesting otherwise, Art Friend’s official locator points to a single Bras Basah location. The “Plaza Singapura” and “Mid Valley Southkey” mentions are unconfirmed rumors, not actual branches.
Shoppers who assume there’s a Plaza Singapura branch may waste time traveling to a location that Art Friend’s own website doesn’t recognize. Always check the official locator before heading out.
The official locator, not search suggestions, should be the final authority before any trip.
What are Art Friend Bras Basah opening hours?
How can I contact Art Friend Bras Basah?
- Phone: +65 6336 8338. Confirmed across multiple sources: Yelp, Cheap And Good, and The Smart Local.
- Note: the Art Friend official store locator lists a slightly different phone: +65 6336 9920. This discrepancy should be verified by calling.
What do customer reviews say about Art Friend Bras Basah?
- Multiple sources list opening hours consistently: Yelp and Tripadvisor both show 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM daily.
- An older 2012 Singapore Modeller Blog recorded earlier hours of 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM on weekdays and 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM on weekends — suggesting hours may have changed.
- A 2025 update from Cheap And Good confirms 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM daily, with a separate company and school sales desk open Monday–Friday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM and Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, closed Sunday.
The consensus: the store is open daily from around 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, but the most up-to-date information from the official locator suggests 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM. If you’re planning a visit on a public holiday, call ahead to confirm.
If you’re planning a visit, the practical sequence is straightforward:
- Check the Art Friend official store locator for the current listed hours and phone number.
- Call +65 6336 8338 to confirm stock, delivery, or return questions.
- Head to Blk 231 Bain Street, #03-33, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231.
- Approach the enquiry counter inside the complex if you need the sales team.
Art Friend Bras Basah offers one of the broadest selections of fine art supplies in Singapore, but the lack of online shipping info and a published return policy means self-reliant shoppers will do better calling ahead than guessing.
A quick phone call resolves the discrepancy and confirms holiday hours before you make the trip.
International delivery terms, return policy, branch rumors around Plaza Singapura and Mid Valley Southkey, and payment methods remain unresolved in top search results; call the store for the ones that affect your trip.
That call covers the remaining gaps before you commit to a visit.
Summary
Art Friend Bras Basah is what it actually is: a specialist art supply anchor with a 40-year track record, not a multi-branch chain. For Singapore-based artists and hobbyists, the decision is clear: visit the Bras Basah Complex store with a call ahead to confirm stock and hours, or risk the uncertainty of unverified online info. For anyone outside Singapore hoping for international delivery, the lack of published policy means calling +65 6336 8338 is the only practical step.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Art Friend Bras Basah a good stop for beginner artists?
Yes — the store stocks a wide range of entry-level canvases, papers, and scrapbooking supplies, as noted by WedgieNet’s blog.
Can I call Art Friend Bras Basah to check whether an item is in stock?
Yes, call +65 6336 8338 — the number listed on Yelp and other directories.
Do I need an appointment to visit Art Friend Bras Basah?
No appointment needed — it’s a standard retail store open during listed hours.
Does Art Friend Bras Basah accept credit cards?
Payment methods are not specified in top search results — call ahead to confirm.
Are there other art supply shops in Bras Basah Complex?
Yes, Bras Basah Complex is known as an art and book hub. Art Friend is the largest dedicated art supplies store there.
Does Art Friend offer student discounts?
Student discount policy is not published online — inquire at the store or by phone.
How long do customers usually spend inside Art Friend Bras Basah?
No official data, but the 8,000 sq. ft. floor space (Art Friend official locator) suggests 15–30 minutes for browsing, longer for serious shopping.
The FAQ answers cover the practical gaps, but the store’s own phone line remains the fastest way to confirm anything time-sensitive.
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