The Sketchy Artist

Northfield, United States

4.3

Closed now

4 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 507-645-2811
Website:
www.thesketchyartist.com
Address:
300 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
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Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (Northfield) 00:56 Thursday, 12 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Sketchy Artist is an art supply and gift shop located in lovely downtown Northfield, Minnesota.

Surprise yourself with a great selection of quality art materials for all levels of talent. Indulge in the beautiful and often whimsical culture of Japan with a unique assortment of pottery, kappa, kawaii and traditional imported gifts. Explore a fun and curious assortment of greeting cards, paper, journals & notebooks, kids stuff, local art, and much more.

Definitely the place to shop for something truly original and off the beaten path — whether you’re an artist or not!

History

Established in 2008.

For 28 years there existed an art store in downtown Northfield, MN and the legacy had to continue! Having grown up with the well-​loved Northfield staple and inspired by its unique blend of art supplies and gifts, artist April Ripka gave the art niche a new name and fresh attitude.

Meet the Business Owner

April R.

Business Owner

Artist, graphic designer, and free spirit.

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4 reviews of The Sketchy Artist

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Place rating: 4
Lakeville, MN
I remembered this store from several years ago when I was a student. It’s still just as hard to NOT buy their stuff!
Their sheets of paper are soooo beautiful, and there’s also a lot of cool stuff from Japan (like paper balloons and cutesy bowls). They have items that you really don’t see anywhere else. The staff was also really nice and helpful!
Place rating: 4
Minneapolis, MN
Very cute half artist supplies /​half gift store as advertised. I bought a cool pen from Germany, a brand I’d never heard of before.
Place rating: 4
Maplewood, MN
I haven’t been back but the owner did reply to my horrible review. The owner indicated that the man who was there that day was in fact completing his last day of employment at that establishment and had up until my complaint been what was though of as a good employee. OK, I’ll re-​post my review based on the awesomeness of the inventory in the store. Which it was, super awesome, it is worth a look!
Place rating: 5
Kansas City, MO
Wow, downtown Northfield really managed to impress, and with much thanks due to the Sketchy Artist!
This very well conceptualized store features art supplies in the back and artist inspiration in the front, including cards, prints, children’s books and art projects, Asian inspirations, puzzles, games, pens, etc. The staff is super friendly and the ambiance unbeatable — and good music, too! This is one of the many places along Division Street S to go when looking for the inner artist in you or a perfect gift for that special someone.
As the store’s logo sums it all up — «It’s OK to be sketchy!»