Our recent stretch of warm weather and the apparently never-ending Atlantic hurricane season (I never would have thought we would be this deep into the Greek alphabet (Iota!), do not set one to thinking about the winter holidays. But Christmas is just 39 days away (Yikes!) and only 24 days till the start of Hanukkah. It has been quite a year, and I for one am looking forward to brighter days ahead.
The holidays are a time for giving thanks and showing our love and appreciation for the people in our lives through the exchange of gifts. We will not be able to gather and celebrate as usual this year, so the choice of gift is just that much more important. Art can make an ideal gift. It is unique and personal, reflecting the tastes of the recipient and the giver. Art is also a gift that keeps giving. Each time the recipient sees it on their table or hanging on the wall, they think of the person who gave it to them.
Buying art in the Covid-19 era has changed. The art fairs were all canceled, and many galleries have been forced to limit hours, cancel events, or shutdown entirely. This leaves art buyers searching for alternatives. To answer the need the art market has made a swift move to online e-commerce. Individual arts and galleries are now offer online viewing and purchasing of their art. Have a look through my online art gallery and see who you can check off your holiday gift list today!
Additionally, each gallery and artist are a small business. Small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic. Buying art from local artists helps support local businesses and your arts community. This holiday season think about giving art to those you love and support your local arts community.
Happy Holidays!