The ArtRabbit Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Gifting is an extension of personal expression and community building. The ArtRabbit Holiday Gift Guide 2024 continues our commitment to thoughtful and sustainable giving, focusing on gifts that not only please but also participate in the flourishing of arts and culture. This year, we’ve curated a selection that celebrates connectivity and creativity. From memberships that open doors to vibrant art scenes, to art courses that invite personal development, and unique art pieces from emerging talents, our guide is designed to offer something truly special for the art aficionado in your life.

Gift a Frieze 91 Membership

Surprise the art enthusiast in your life with a Frieze 91 membership this holiday season. This unique membership program grants access to the vibrant communities and dynamic art that shape contemporary culture. Members benefit from a year-round calendar of curated experiences, premier access to Frieze fairs, and connections within an international social network. With exclusive event entries, priority viewing, bespoke content and benefits, a Frieze 91 membership goes beyond ordinary access—it’s an invitation to foster creativity, engage deeply with the art world, and build lasting relationships with artists, curators, and fellow art enthusiasts. Perfect for those passionate about the arts, this gift will keep on giving, inspiring them throughout the year.

Gift a Frieze 91 Membership

Frieze 91 London: Studio Visit with Annie Morris © Courtesy of Frieze 91

Artworks & Gift Vouchers from the Royal Drawing School

A Royal Drawing School gift voucher is the perfect way to give someone a little creative space in their week. With over 100 courses starting in January 2025, recipients can explore drawing from models, art, or imagination—either online or in-person. Vouchers are available in five denominations and can either cover the full cost of a course or contribute towards one, with prices starting from £23.

Gift a Royal Drawing School Voucher

Alternatively, visit The Drawing Year End of Year Exhibition from 4 December. Discover original artworks by Royal Drawing School graduates, celebrating observation, imagination, and storytelling. Purchasing an artwork supports emerging artists at the start of their careers, with prices starting from £70.

Give the Gift of Art with Mall Galleries

Treat someone special to a year of extraordinary art by gifting them a membership to the Friends of Mall Galleries. They'll enjoy numerous fantastic benefits, including private views, unlimited entry for themselves and a guest, and exclusive workshops. Plus, they'll be supporting a vital charity dedicated to showcasing emerging talent and nurturing the next generation of figurative artists.

Gift a Friends of Mall Galleries Membership

Image: Mark Sepple. Courtesy Mall Galleries

Gift a West Dean Creative Short Course

Surprise a loved one with the gift of creativity by enrolling them in a West Dean short course. With over 700 arts, design, and craft options available, these courses are perfect for everyone from beginners eager to explore new hobbies to professionals looking to refine their skills. Each course provides hands-on experiences in creating stunning decorations and bespoke gifts. If you're unsure which course to pick, you can opt for a West Dean gift voucher. These vouchers offer flexibility, allowing your friends and family to choose a course that aligns with their passions. Available for both in-person and online courses, a voucher is a thoughtful way to encourage creativity this holiday season.

Gift a West Dean Short Course

Birds Over Sea: An Intimate Showcase at 155A Gallery

"Birds Over Sea" at 155A Gallery is a curated selling exhibition of over 60 small-scale works by members of the New English Art Club (NEAC), a society devoted to representational art rooted in the visual world. Inspired by an artwork by Grant Watson NEAC, the exhibition’s title evokes themes of freedom, movement, and vastness—echoing the diverse styles and subjects on display.

This harmonious interplay between nature and the sea invites reflection on exploration, perspective, and the fleeting beauty of life’s moments. Offering an intimate setting, the showcase allows close engagement with thoughtfully crafted works by some of the NEAC’s most accomplished members. With all pieces available for sale, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to find unique Christmas gifts for art lovers. Running until 12 January 2025.

With all pieces available for sale, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to find unique Christmas gifts for art lovers.

Gift Museum Memberships

Museum memberships are the perfect gifts for art lovers, history buffs, and those seeking to explore cultural treasures year-round. Each membership offers a unique window into different worlds, providing exclusive access to exhibitions, special events, and countless other benefits. Whether your gift recipients are local or have the travel bug, these memberships will open doors to enriching experiences across the globe.

Tate Membership
Location: UK
Gift Tate Membership

National Trust Membership
Location: UK
Gift National Trust Membership

Barbican Gift Membership
Location: London
Gift Barbican Membership

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Membership
Location: New York
Gift MET Membership

MoMA Membership
Location: New York
Gift MoMA Membership

Los Angeles County Museum of Art Membership
Location: Los Angeles
Gift LACMA Membership

MOCA Membership
Location: Los Angeles
Gift MOCA Membership

Craft Contemporary Membership
Location: Los Angeles
Gift Craft Contemporary Membership

MOLAA Membership
Location: Long Beach, California
Gift MOLAA Membership

NEAC Fundraising Art Auction: Unique Art Gifts for Christmas, 2–8 Dec (Online)

The New English Art Club (NEAC) is holding an online fundraising auction featuring nearly 150 original artworks by over 50 member artists. This exciting and eclectic collection includes paintings and drawings of all shapes, sizes, and mediums—from smaller works on paper to oils on canvas. The artworks are sold anonymously until after the auction ends, but artists include Diana Armfield RA, Melissa Scott-Miller, Antony Williams, Richard Pikesley, Peter Brown, Jason Bowyer (1957-2019), and Tom Coates (1941-2023). This is a fantastic opportunity to bid on original art and find the perfect Christmas gift, with low starting prices.

Preview the artworks now. Online auctions open from 2-8 December.

A collage showcasing a selection of available artworks. Courtesy of The New English Art Club (NEAC).

Gift an Immersive Experience

Delight the senses and ignite the imagination of your loved ones this holiday season with an immersive experience gift. These unique and engaging events promise to transport attendees to worlds both fantastical and deeply reflective.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, London

Submerge your loved one into the vibrant swirls of Van Gogh’s genius in this immersive experience that brings the artist’s masterpieces to life using cutting-edge projection technology. Ideal for art lovers and families alike, this event offers a mesmerizing journey through the iconic works of Van Gogh.

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience

For those who enjoy playful and interactive art, Bubble Planet offers a unique blend of light, colour, and movement, creating an enchanting bubble-filled wonderland that captivates both the young and the young at heart.

Life Chronicles

Invite someone to step into Life Chronicles, where personal stories and human histories unfold in an evocative narrative journey. This immersive experience offers a reflective and profound exploration of life’s milestones and memories.

Paradox Museum, London

Perfect for the curious and the thinkers, the Paradox Museum challenges perceptions with mind-bending exhibits and interactive installations. This experience is a fun and thought-provoking adventure through the intriguing world of paradoxes.

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