A Tiny Guide to Art Gifts

Art-adjacent gifts for the people you love (and maybe yourself)

Nov 20, 2025

I love giving gifts, especially ones that feel made for the recipient. Though I’ll admit, sometimes my love of art means I end up nudging my passion onto other people. In my defence, art really does make any gift more interesting, and more personal. So, while every newsletter and app on your phone is trying to sell you something for Black Friday, I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon and share a quick roundup of art-adjacent gifts for various people in your life.

For the artsy host

There is nothing better that a good gift for a great host.

By purchasing one of these limited-edition dinner plates from the Artist Plate Project, over 100 meals are provided to homeless and hungry individuals. Created by leading contemporary artists, there is truly one for any and every aesthetic. Every year they release new collaborations and this one by Cecily Brown is my favorite of 2025!
$250 USD

Cecily Brown Plate - Limited Edition CFTH25

If you have money to burn… and need something for someone who has everything, why not choose a $300 &Sons chocolate bar created in collaboration with Ed Ruscha?
$295 USD

For the artsy friend’s and/or thier kiddo

The below are perfect for a little one, but could realistically could suit any age.

This My Art Books series of books published by Phaidon are so cute. You can expect full color reproductions of contemporary paintings, organized around different themes — friendship, love, sleep, happiness — chose your adventure!
$25 USD

The RxArt Coloring Book is produced every other year and given as a gift to pediatric patients and their families in hospitals. You can buy one as well, with proceeds supporting their mission of outfitting hospitals with incredible contemporary art. A win win.
RXArt US Edition $25 USD | RxArt Canada Edition $35 CAD

Between The Lines: An RxART Coloring Book Volume 10

This Goodnight Moon writing kit issued by the US Postal Service would work as a perfect gift for kids or stationary-addicted adults in my mind.
$28 USD

Art but make it fashion

Adding a little something *unique* to a wardrobe is never a bad idea.

For those with cold feet and dream of the desert, a pair of art slippers by Gabriel Rico could be a nice fit.
$93 USD

Still not sure what to make of this collaboration, but in the realm of merch, it is hard to deny the results are pretty chic. FRAME x Sotheby’s collab sweater for someone EXTREMELY special.
$1,900 CAD

Games and art

Art can be anywhere, even on the cardtable.

Why not this frameworthy puzzle by Alex Prager?
$75 USD

Playing cards that celebrate the history of women artists sold at the MoMA Design store. A not-so-subtle reminder of the impact women have had on art history!
$17 USD

A little art, gifted

Small artworks that make meaningful, lifelong presents.

A clever little sculpture or two…
Kelly Mark
To Do: Drawing of a Pencil, 2011
8B graphite pencil on wood, matte spray varnish & Corian®
Edition of 15 + 2 AP
28 × 22 × 5 cm
$800 CAD