Since our founding in 1999, Prime Art has been dedicated to serving South Africa’s creative community by providing reliable access to quality art materials.  What started as a small, family-run business has grown into a trusted name in art supplies.  Through this growth, we have held onto our core values of putting artists first and prioritising quality and service.

As importers and distributors of a wide range of art materials, graphic supplies, and craft essentials, we are proud to bring some of the most respected international brands to South African artists.  We’re passionate about developing an ever-evolving selection of products that meet the expectations of today’s creatives.

Our very own Prime Art brand represents our dedication to quality and affordability.  We’ve developed and grown this range to be as comprehensive as possible, covering most mediums and artist essentials.  Nothing embodies this more than our IRIS paint range, which is fast becoming a staple in studios across the country.

Recently, we’ve expanded our in-house production capabilities, adding new machinery that allows us to manufacture an even broader offering of artist pads, journals, and books right here in Cape Town.

Prime Art is more than just a business for us.  We’re a team of creatives and art lovers committed to serving a community we know well and care deeply about.  Whether you’re a professional artist, a designer, a student, or someone just starting out, we would love to hear from you.  Connect with us on Instagram for the latest inspiration and product updates.