Summary
Artist & Craftsman Supply, a 40-year-old art supply retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 21, 2025. The company plans to keep operating its 18 stores across 11 states while reorganizing its finances. The bankruptcy process is intended to help the company address its financial challenges without closing stores.
Key Facts
- Artist & Craftsman Supply filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 21, 2025, overseen by Judge Peter G. Cary.
- The company operates 18 stores in 11 U.S. states and employs over 138 workers.
- It reported assets and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.
- Between 100 and 199 creditors are involved.
- Funds are expected to be available for unsecured creditors.
- The CEO, Robert "Bob" Landry, and legal team led by Sam Anderson are managing the process.
- The company aims to reorganize finances and continue operations, stating it will not close stores.
- A creditors' meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026, with deadlines for claims and objections in April and March 2026, respectively.
