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91 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Art Lover in Your Life
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Art Connoisseurs
Monday, November 20, 2023
Do you have an art lover in your life? It can be challenging to shop for people who love art. They have specific preferences and strong feelings about how art is presented and which art pieces they want in their homes.
We gathered ninety-one holiday gift ideas for art lovers, so you are sure to find something to inspire you. You can be the most popular gift-giver among your art connoisseur/artist friends and family! Read the following gift guide and gain inspiration for this holiday season.
91 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Art Lover in Your Life
Before you read our guide, we recommend you learn a little about your friend or family member. Get answers to the following questions about the intended gift recipient:
- What is their favorite art style?
- Who are their top five favorite artists?
- Where do they live - and what artists/museums/galleries are local to them?
Now that you have the answers to these three questions, let's get started with the holiday gift guide.
Gifts for Art Lovers
(Collectors, Aficionados, Aesthetes, Connoisseurs, and Artists All Included)
1. Art calendar from a favorite artist
2. Art of the Day calendar
3. Coffee table book with art from their favorite artist
4. Giclée/paper print from a favorite artist
5. Canvas print from a favorite artist
6. Umbrella with printed artwork
7. Frame TV
8. Notebook or yearly planner with an artistic cover
9. Clothing or handbags inspired by a favorite artist
10. Etsy gift card
11. Gift card to a store that carries local artists
12. Art piece from a local artist
13. Handmade jewelry
14. Jigsaw puzzle of a favorite painting
15. Mug inspired by a favorite artist
16. Throw blanket/pillow with a favorite piece of art on it
17. Tote bag with favorite art printed on it
18. Gift from a local art museum gift shop
19. Art museum membership
20. Tickets to see a local performance
21. Tickets to see a local art exhibition
22. Trip to see an art exhibition
23. Trip to a local gallery for an opening or a show
24. Tickets to see a favorite artist speak or create art live
25. Trip to a local art/craft fair (where you are buying)
26. Excursion to a flea market or antique shop
27. Membership to a local garden with an art installation
28. Excursion to visit all of the art installations in your town/city
29. Phone case with a favorite piece of art on it
30. Excursion to a meet and greet with a favorite artist
31. Gift card to an art gallery or local art shop
32. Dinnerware featuring a favorite piece of art
33. Artsy candles
34. Artsy jewelry
35. Cards featuring a favorite artist
36. Gift card from a frame shop
37. Take them to a frame shop to frame a piece they already own
38. An artistic or handmade catchall dish
39. Ornaments featuring a favorite piece of art
40. Fun art socks
Gifts for Serious Art Collectors
41. Textured Replica
43. Petite painting from a favorite artist
44. Artwork commissioned from a favorite artist
45. Art palette from a favorite artist - bonus points if the palette is matched with a painting that the collector owns
46. Sketch from a favorite artist
47. A sculpture from a favorite artist
48. Jewelry or other wearable created by a favorite artist
49. Gallery opening excursion
50. Tickets to travel with a favorite artist
51. Trip to "follow in the footsteps" of a favorite artist
52. Trip to the location of a favorite art piece
53. Tickets to tour the home of a famous artist
54. Trip to an art auction -- where you are buying
55. Trip to an art festival or fair
56. Meet and greet with a local artist
57. A consultation with an interior decorator
58. Throws that match or accent their favorite pieces
59. Art trinkets or mini sculptures
Gifts for Emerging Artists
60. An art studio refresh (replacing used/battered tools and upgrading them with something of the same or better quality.)
61. Tickets to an art lecture or live art exhibition
62. Help with setting up their first exhibition
63. Covering a monthly expense so they can afford the fees to show their art at a local fair
64. Replacing any used-up items in their art studio
65. Studio space rental
66. Travel watercolor kit
67. A pack of their favorite sketch pads
68. Fresh set of sketching tools
69. Fresh set of tools they usually skimp on, like pencil sharpeners or brush cleaning equipment
70. An electric eraser
71. Ten hours of your time as their assistant - brush cleaning, paint mixing, studio sweeping, tool fetcher, accomplishing any task they need done
72. Art dice or art decks for inspiration
73. Meal service to help them stay focused on creating art
74. Art tool organizer
75. Inspirational or instructional art books
76. Camera upgrades (new lenses, new camera, spare battery packs, or other upgrade item)
77. Travel kit upgrade (art bag clean out, upgraded travel tools, new art bag with space for all necessary tools, etc)
78. Hand massager
79. Beautiful journal or notebook
80. A set number of hours that you will dedicate to helping them set up, tear down, or sit at a booth during an art festival or fair
81. Pretty pens
82. Stonewashed apron with lots of pockets
83. Masterclass membership or prepaid art classes
84. All-expenses-paid tour with (or classes from) a favorite artist
85. Inspiration excursion
86. Water tumbler with a lid so they can't accidentally put their paintbrush in it
87. Restock any disposables they use while making their art
88. Updated iPad
89. Membership for music or audiobook streaming service
90. Framed artwork
91. Framing service for their artwork
Are you feeling inspired? Do you have an idea for the perfect gift? Great! Explore the site here if you plan to get an Erin Hanson piece for your friend or loved one. If you want a book/calendar/paper print, click here. Otherwise, give your idea a quick web search to find the best gift options for you! Happy shopping!
ERIN HANSON has been painting in oils since she was 8 years old. As a young artist, she worked at a mural studio creating 40-foot-tall paintings on canvas, while selling art commissions on the side. After getting a degree in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley, Erin became a rock climber at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Inspired by the colorful scenery she was climbing, she decided to paint one painting every week for the rest of her life. She has stuck to that decision ever since, becoming one of the most prolific artists in history. Erin Hanson's style is known as "Open Impressionism" and is now taught in art schools worldwide. With thousands of collectors eagerly anticipating her work and millions of followers online, Hanson has become an iconic, driving force in the rebirth of contemporary impressionism.