Looking for unique gifts for friends and loved ones this holiday season? The Georgia Museum of Art’s Museum Shop has a wide array of options. From stocking stuffers and gifts for the art lover in your life to handmade jewelry and activities to promote good mental health in 2024, there’s something for everyone at the shop. Shop for gifts this season at the Museum Shop and help support the museum’s mission to make art available and accessible to everyone.
Getting a running start on your holiday gift shopping this year? Join us at the Museum Shop to celebrate Museum Store Sunday and receive 10 percent off, both online and in person. Place an order over $75 at our online store and shipping is free! Online orders over $75 are eligible for free in-store pickup and shipping throughout the holiday shopping season.
Gifts for the Fashion Forward
No Man’s Land sustainable jewelry line is made in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Each piece is handcrafted in-house with responsibly sourced North American hardwoods, natural mineral pigments, soy-based resin, authentic vintage papers and quality metals. Best of all? Each piece is one of a kind. ($25 – $40)
Do you enjoy unique, whimsical handmade jewelry? Check out UGA alum Camille Kohler’s Cameoko jewelry line. Camille makes every piece out of quality materials that are sure to last a lifetime and delight the jewelry lover on your holiday shopping list. ($15 – $40)
Want to show your support for the museum? The shop’s Georgia Museum of Art t-shirts feature the museum logo and let everyone know that you are a museum supporter. T-shirt ($20)
Bring the Museum Home
Do you like rugs but hate vacuuming? The Museum Shop now offers Mouse Rugs, Coaster Rugs and Book Rugs! Class up any décor with these soft and durable American-made rugs in tiny, tabletop sizes. ($6 – $20)
Looking for unique wares for the home decor lover on your list? Clay in Motion’s bowls, vases and mugs may be just the thing. A family-operated business in Milton Freewater, Oregon, their works are creative, user-friendly and functional, not to mention dishwasher and microwave safe, ovenproof and lead free. ($10 – $24)
Up Your Beverage Game
- Looking to upgrade your coffee game? Give the gift of inspiration this holiday season. Thanks to a collaboration with local coffee roaster Jittery Joe’s, the Museum Shop is proud to offer Cup of Inspiration, our own unique coffee blend.
Want to have your coffee and promote the museum too? The Museum Shop’s Yeti Rambler® insulated tumblers with Magslider™ lid are adorned with the Georgia Museum of Art logo so you can show your love of art on the go. Perfect for keeping your drinks at the temperature you want, these 20-ounce tumblers are available in stainless, blue, black, charcoal, white, red, seafoam, Nordic blue and Nordic purple; and 30-ounce tumblers are available in black, charcoal, red and Nordic blue. ($43 – $48)
Artistic Inspiration Abound
Need inspiration for your next artistic project? Check out the shop’s selection of art supplies, craft kits and books that will help you learn new crafts and perfect your technique when the creative mood strikes next. From “642 Things to Draw” and “Soap Carving” to how-to books on origami and growing and maintaining your own bonsai tree, the shop’s collection offers something for everyone. ($12.99 – $24.99)
Make someone’s day by sending them a note with some art. The Museum Shop has notecards featuring quilts from Gee’s Bend, Pantone colors, works by Rembrandt and many more. ($10.95 – $24.95)
Gifts for Good Mental Health
Looking for self care items or gifts that encourage a little mental health break? Coloring has been shown to relieve stress, promote mindfulness and help you embrace the imperfect, for both children and adults of all ages. Check out our selection of coloring books that feature everything from dragons to bananas! ($9.99 – $15.95)
Looking for a way to take a break from the stresses of daily life? Our selection of puzzles from Athens’ own Very Good Puzzles offers unique puzzles featuring photography, art and music of a local variety. As the name suggests, these are, in fact, very good puzzles. Each puzzle uses work by a local artist and has thick pieces made from recycled cardboard and printed with soy-based ink in brilliant colors. Each artist gets a percentage of the sales. ($20 – $26)
There’s nothing like receiving a nice card or note in the mail to put a little pep in your step. Check out our selection of unique greeting cards that’ll inspire you to send a little piece of joy via snail mail. The Museum Shop has over a dozen of these Quotable Notables, from Mister Rogers to the Mona Lisa, each with stickers to make it your own. ($3.50)
Authored by:
Jessica Luton
