16 Gifts for Creatives
Rhode Island is rich with outdoor murals, installations, and galleries—not to mention being home to the Rhode Island School of Design and WaterFire Providence—so it’s no wonder you are looking for gifts for creatives this holiday season! If you have a variety of crafters, visual artists, writers, and other artsy folks on your gift list, we’ve got you. (If you’re having trouble identifying these folks, just look for someone lugging a giant portfolio case around, or those who are looking a tad bit morose with their headphones in- they’re probably listening to Sufjan Steven’s newest album.)
We have a list of gift recommendations at small businesses in downtown Providence, RI ready to go.
FOR THE CRAFTER…
Garden of Joy Needlepoint Kit, Homestyle, $76
Needlepoint has never been so fun! Create this gorgeous garden scene using a kit that includes tapestry needles, a canvas, cotton threads, and more.
Emoji Stamp Kit, Craftland, $27
How cute are these little emoji stamps? This kit is a great gift option for the crafter in your life.
DesignWorks Ink Scissors, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $26
We are personally under the impression that our good scissors are always disappearing and we wouldn’t complain about having another set handy for our next craft project… If you agree, these scissors by DesignWorks Ink are excellent to have in one’s collection.
Vitamin T: Threads and Textiles in Contemporary Art, Symposium Books, $39
If you’re looking for a gift for creatives who are interested in knitting, embroidery, tapestries, and other textile arts, check out this collection of pieces that feature or incorporate textiles in a variety of creative ways.
DIY Cardinal Felting Kit, Craftland, $42
We cannot get over how darling this felted Cardinal looks.
FOR THE VISUAL ARTIST…
Classic Camera Puzzle, Homestyle, $28
Well, we’ve found a gift that is both for the photographer and the puzzler! The puzzle has 550 pieces and comes together to form a collage of cameras, old and new.
Collective Arts - Origin of Darkness Collab with Pohjala, Eno Fine Wines, $6
Raise a glass of ice cold beer to art! Collective Arts Brewing is dedicated to partnering with artists for each label. This particular Baltic porter features the piece “Clairvoyance” by Cassidy Rae Marietta.
Hightide Pen Pouch, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $30
Keep all the pens and pencils organized inside of this bright pen pouch.
Rashid Johnson, Symposium Books, $54
Explore the multi-genre artwork by acclaimed artist Rashid Johnson. This collection includes sculpting, photography, painting, and the written word, with contributions from professors and/or curators Claudia Rankine, Akili Tommasino, and Sampan Aranke.
Victorian 12k Gold Fill Tiny Circle Locket, The Vault Collective, $118
As creative folks ourselves, we love interesting and historied jewelry pieces... This vintage locket necklace is just waiting to be made new with the gift recipient’s choice of photo!
Fine Felt Tip Markers, Homestyle, $26
With 36 different markers in a variety of colors, this set of felt tip markers are a great replacement—or starter set—for the artist in your life.
Kelley Fox - Mirabai Pinot Noir, Eno Fine Wines, $42
“Paint and sip” takes on a new meaning with this delicious pinot noir from Kelley Fox: “The new Mirabai features a label drawn by Kelley's younger daughter, who grew up in these vineyards.”
FOR THE WRITER…
The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi, Symposium Books, $17
Brown University grad and acclaimed writer Franny Choi is back with yet another stellar poetry collection. Throughout each poem, dive into the hardships and complexities of both the past and the future, especially concerning marginalized communities.
PVD Map Notebook, Craftland, $19
Some creatives prefer a paper and pen to jot down their brilliant ideas. If you have someone on your gift list who fits the bill, we adore this notebook emblazoned with a map of Providence.
Color Block Pens (Set of 2), Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $20
When the creative juices are flowing, then so does the ink! As writers, we are always searching for our favorite, thick and inky pens to jot down our latest thoughts. This swanky pair of pens does just the job.
Coach Leather Purse, The Vault Collective, $124
As writers on the go, we love a purse that can fit a notebook, a variety of pens, a few snacks, and whatever else we may need.
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