The Rath legacy 

​Stanley Rathbun first opened Rath Art Supplies in 1988 in Hamilton, Ontario. Sixteen years later, Stan followed his son to Vancouver, who moved for a job opportunity. Rath has done business on Main Street at 8th Avenue ever since. Stan thoughtfully curated a selection of fine art materials that were not available in other art supply stores, including some of the finest oil paints in the world. He also built custom canvas stretchers and wood panels and developed a reputation for his craftsmanship and excellent customer service. 

Meet the owner

Theresa Frazao

Theresa Frazao took ownership of Rath upon Stan's retirement in 2018. 

Theresa's artistic passion lead her to manage a gallery for a Vancouver non-profit serving teens in government foster care. She continued a career in fundraising for other local non-profits, but her passion for art remained.

Theresa discovered Rath when she moved into Mount Pleasant in 2010.  In their very first conversation, Stan told Theresa that he wanted to retire one day and sell the store. This conversation ignited a spark that lead to Theresa‘s three year internship with Stan, learning the business and together preparing for his retirement and her transition into running the business.