With the festive spirit of the season upon us, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator (and gift-giver extraordinaire), Andria Winters, is here to spread some cheer with a countdown of 12 delightfully artful gifts from the Gallery shop that are bound to bring joy to your loved ones this year!
This year, the gallery shop is your ultimate holiday wonderland for all things festive and fabulous. Whether giving or receiving, our Gallery Shop Holiday Gift Guide featuring 12 Days of Art, will spark your creativity and elevate you to the status of everyone’s favorite gift-giving guru this season. When you shop at the Gallery shop you support the AGGV and local artists and artisans, and that’s something to celebrate. Shop local… shop ART!
HOT TIP: Feel Free to join us on Thursday evenings for free admission from 5pm-9pm, the perfect time to shop til’ you drop… into our current exhibitions!
1. Jewelry
With 35 local jewelers to choose from, baubles and bling come in all shapes and sizes and are the perfect way to tell someone special that you care.
Canadian crafted Tova Jewelry
2. Puzzles
From weird to wonderful, our selection of puzzles are the key to a cozy afternoon inside on a cold day.
Andy Warhol Puzzles.
3. Mugs
Unique, creative and playful ceramic and pottery mugs are the perfect gift, whether you’re shopping for a a coffee lover, tea fanatic or bevy connoisseur! An absolute must for chilly winter nights.
Ceramic mugs by Maria Loria
4. For Kids
Board books, games, puzzles, craft kits and oh, so much more for the young art enthusiast!
Tons of creative gifts for kids.
5. Art Supplies
Inspire creativity with a colouring book, paint pallet or sketch book and help unleash a creative inner artist.
We’ve got you covered for art supplies!
6. Calendars
Turn the page each month and create your own private art gallery with the simplicity of a classic wall calendar. Hundreds of images to choose from, your favorite genre will be enjoyed by all.
Our huge selection of calendars.
7. Crafts
Easy how-to kits such as macramé, needlepoint, paint by number, or felting. So many to choose from!
Felt Flowers, Polymer Clay Jewelry and Macrame craft sets by Kikkerland.
8. Chocolate
Always the perfect gift for any occasion! We feature bon bon gift boxes from Mel G, and yummy bars from the award winning Wallace Chocolate.
Wallace Chocolate, stone-ground here in Victoria.
9. Tea
Get warm and cozy with a cup of yum from Island Elixir or Queen Bee Farms, both local island tea blenders.
Seasonal Teas by Queen Bee Farms, made from local ingredients.
10. Honey & Candles
Partnering with Honeybee Farms, we have local lavender honey and beeswax candles to warm hearth and home.
Country Bee Honey Farm lavender infused honey.
11. Cards
The age-old classic with a personal touch, our local artists have poured their love into their art and shared their holiday inspired images with you.
Plentiful holiday cards by local artists.
12. Wearable Art
Market of Stars, an island company, pairs classic art with the perfect bamboo kimono, shawl or scarf. Elevate with luxury by wrapping yourself in art.
Market of Stars bamboo dusters.
We can’t wait to show you all these and more the next time you visit the Gallery shop! Don’t forget to head over to the Massey Sales gallery the dazzling local fine art on display at our Winter Small Works Show & Sale, on until January 25, 2025.
Best of the season to all from the staff and volunteers at the Gallery Shop! Happy Holidays!
– Written by Andria Winter, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator
Hunting for the ultimate gift for that one person who seems to own everything? How about the gift that keeps on giving: an AGGV Membership! Members score a sweet 10% off in the Gallery Shop and Art Rental & Sales! LEARN MORE
