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By Amanda Greenwood
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On December 21, 2025, Artstock—doing business as Artist & Craftsman Supply, which stocks products for painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting, and printmaking—voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine.
Why It Matters
Artist & Craftsman Supply, a 40-year-old retailer and one of the largest independent art supply chains in the U.S., employs over 138 workers in 18 stores across 11 states, including California, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin. And although it’s stated in a social media post that it intends to continue operations and reorganize rather than close any stores, the bankruptcy filing could have job loss implications for many.
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What To Know
According to the official U.S. federal case files, Artstock filed for bankruptcy Chapter 11 on December 21, 2025, an action that was overseen by Judge Peter G. Cary. According to Bankruptcy Observer and federal court records, Artstock reports both assets and liabilities in the range of $10 million to $50 million, with between 100 and 199 creditors affected.
Court documents and reporting from financial institution Bondoro indicate that funds are expected to be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
The filing was signed by Robert "Bob" Landry, CEO, as the authorized representative of Artstock. The company’s legal team will be led by Sam Anderson from Bernstein Shur Sawyer & Nelson.
According to an official company statement posted on Instagram, the bankruptcy filing was “voluntary initiated” aimed at restructuring liabilities and pursuing a reorganization plan to secure the long-term future of the business.
The statement emphasized, “To be very clear, we are not closing…Chapter 11 is a proven process that will help us continue doing what we do best, providing quality art supplies to our valued customers, while we position the company for long-term success.”
Artist & Craftsman Supply plans to "operate in the ordinary course," assuring customers that it will continue to honor gift cards and its rewards program—of which it has around 120,000 members.
What People Are Saying
In the Instagram message, the leadership team directly addressed community concerns: "We understand this news is concerning, but it is very important to us that you know the facts and understand what this means and what you can expect going forward…Your loyalty helps support these valued team members and allows A&C to continue to be a haven for artists, crafters, and creatives."
What Happens Next
According to PacerMonitor (a service that provides easier access to U.S. federal court records, including bankruptcy cases), a meeting of creditors is scheduled for January 26, 2026, via telephone. Key deadlines include April 27, 2026, for the filing of claims and March 27, 2026, for objections to discharge.
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