New location (2005) is 5350 N Blackstone
(Blackstone & Barstow next to Trader Joes.)
Art supplies & equipment, Picture Framing, Fine Pens, some Office Supplies, Artwork by local artists

Between Office Depot, Office Max, and the Bulldog Bookstore, Allard's was the only place I could find most of my seemingly unfindable drafting supplies that seem only to be available via the Internet. I also received great deals on art supplies for my art and interior design classes, including student discounts ^_^. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The only thing I wish they had was a website. xD Other than that, kudos to them. <3

While the supplies are nice, the staff is not. The owner is very rude and short with the customers.. On attitude alone with Allards I will never return.

Having lived in the Bay Area for 30 years, the art supply stores in Fresno are extremely disappointing. The owner of this one is a snob and a curmudgeon and his staff is uninspired and not very knowledgeable. They do not seem to want to stock professional grade products, even when you make a request. We prefer to buy local, but unfortunately, Michael's (the chainstore) is better than Allard's (but still not up to our standard, which admittedly, is high.) We spend several thousands of dollars on art supplies every year, but unfortunately, it is all spent on-line and out of the area.