FLAX art & design
RetailCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
FLAX art & design is a Bay Area retail art supply business that has served the creative community since 1938. The company operates two stores, one in Downtown Oakland and another at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture on San Francisco's north waterfront, providing materials for a range of artistic disciplines. Family-owned, the business is led by Howard Flax, representing the third generation alongside his siblings. It has earned local recognition, having been named Best of the Bay annually since 2001. As a regional retailer, it positions itself as a longtime source of supplies for artists and the Bay Area arts ecosystem.