The Paint Chip

The Paint Chip The Paint Chip is a family-owned, independent art supply and custom framing store in the heart of downtown Davis, California.

Family owned and operated, The Paint Chip has been providing quality custom framing, art supplies, and gifts to the people of Northern California since 1988. What distinguishes us from the great number of retailers who sell frames is Our Dedication to Quality. At The Paint Chip we strive to provide products and services of the highest caliber. Our retail location in downtown Davis, California, is

renowned for its base of loyal customers, many of whom travel from larger urban areas like San Francisco and Sacramento to receive the quality and value of service that we provide. The Paint Chip staff includes creative, knowledgeable designers and experienced framers to help you choose exactly what's right for you. Our art supply department includes just about everything for the first time painter all the way up to the professional artist. Throughout the store you'll find a wide variety of ready-made frames as well as a large assortment of table top frames. Our craft section includes handmade papers from around the world, decoupage and paper mache materials, wooden puzzles, a variety of special gifts, and a wide assortment of kid's crafts for the young artists.

05/27/2026
05/16/2026

The Davis Art Studio Tour is this weekend! 10:00a-5p The Pence Gallery Preview Exhibition is a great place to start the tour in downtown Davis, CA. Free Event
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We are hiring! If you have a creative eye and are interested in joining our team, applications can be picked up in store...
05/05/2026

We are hiring!

If you have a creative eye and are interested in joining our team, applications can be picked up in store.

Acclaimed painter Anne Lincoln will exhibit her latest collection of landscape paintings at The Paint Chip throughout th...
05/05/2026

Acclaimed painter Anne Lincoln will exhibit her latest collection of landscape paintings at The Paint Chip throughout the month of May. “Spring Unfolding” masterfully captures the colors and atmosphere of the local California landscapes. Enjoy viewing the show May 8 - earlier than normal - 5-6 PM (before the 2nd Friday ArtAbout begins)

This is not our usual post, but The Paint Chip needs your help. Since 2020, our beloved Maia Sturges, business owner and...
04/07/2026

This is not our usual post, but The Paint Chip needs your help. Since 2020, our beloved Maia Sturges, business owner and heart of The Paint Chip, has been battling with brain cancer. The link to support her and her family is below. Your support is invaluable to us 🙏🏻

All the best,
The Paint Chippers

https://www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-maia-and-the-paint-chip

Now Showing at The Paint Chip: Seeing the Same Thing DifferentlyA collaborative exhibition by husband and wife David Kal...
04/07/2026

Now Showing at The Paint Chip:
Seeing the Same Thing Differently
A collaborative exhibition by husband and wife David Kalb and Nancy Gelbard

Stop by and meet the artists during 2nd Friday ArtAbout
April 10 from 6-8:30
Exhibition is up during April

04/06/2026
03/04/2026

The Paper Menagerie is a new show that can be viewed at The Paint Chip for the month of March 2026. Attend the free artist reception on 2nd Friday from 6-8:30 PM.

Amy McElwain is a collage mixed media artist living in Solano County. She has had creative outlets all of her life, and her current passion is turning the animals who share our planet into colorful, whimsical renderings.

Image: Amy McElwain, "Maximus"

Visit the Paint Chip during March to see 'The Paper Menagerie', a showing of collage mixed media by Solano County artist...
03/02/2026

Visit the Paint Chip during March to see 'The Paper Menagerie', a showing of collage mixed media by Solano County artist Amy McElwain. Artwork is showing all month but be sure to stop by during 2nd Friday ArtAbout for the artists reception: Friday, March 13, 6-8:30pm

02/04/2026

Visit The Paint Chip from 6-8:30 PM on February 13 during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout to view "Paint Splashes," an evocative collection of acrylic paintings by local artist Lauren Nordeen. Meet the artist, enjoy some snacks, and hobnob with other fellow art-lovers. The exhibition is on display during the month of February.

Image: Lauren Nordeen, "Off the Wall"

01/23/2026

Address

217 F Street
Davis, CA
95616

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(530)7535093

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