It’s that giving time of year!
Find a unique gift for everyone on your holiday list at the Museum Store. Shop in person or online for a broad selection of the most artful gifts in the Lehigh Valley.
See below some of the upcoming shopping events and gift suggestions from longtime Museum Store manager Sharon Yurkanin, then browse the Store online.
Members always get a discount!
Thank you for supporting us all year long, Museum members. We invite you to take advantage of your year-round member discount of 10% off in-Store purchases. Drop by 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday to browse, there’s free parking in our Linden Street lot.
Not a member? Become one now and take advantage of the savings, or give the gift of membership to someone you love and who loves or might love art!
MUSEUM STORE HOLIDAY EVENTS
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Sunday, December 1—25% member discount
What better time to become a member? This discount does not apply to online orders.
Saturday, December 7—Allentown Tree Lighting in the Park
Visit the Store and enjoy a sip of hot cider. We’re open until 7 p.m.!
Saturday, December 14—Ann Lalik Pop Up
Shop artist Ann Lalik’s newest jewelry designs and her popular recycled leather hot pads (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), and browse all the great items in the Museum Store too.
Thursday, December 19—Third Thursday Sip & Shop, members get 20% off
Our first fifteen member customers get a free gift with their purchase of $20 or more: a mini bottle of holiday cheer to take home!
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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FOR MUSEUM LOVERS
Art Explained: 100 Masterpieces and What They Mean ($19.99)
Why did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel, or Rembrandt obsess over painting his own image? What’s the secret behind the Terracotta Army or Andy Warhol’s soup cans? Art: Explained offers straightforward and satisfying answers to 100 of these fascinating questions. If you’ve ever looked at an art masterpiece in awe, but wondered just what it means, here is your guide.
200 Words to Help You Talk About Art ($12.99)
200 Words is designed to demystify jargon-based art language and make you at ease holding a conversation on the topic. Art can be intimidating to the uninitiated, but with Ben Street’s help you’ll know your Dada from your diptych in no time. The book is written with digestible text enabling a quick and easy understanding of various topics while broadening your artistic vocabulary for any holiday party!
Art Firsts: The Story of Art in 30 Pioneering Works ($21.99)
Uncover the history of art through its most groundbreaking images, from the flashes of brilliance that sparked their creation to the works they inspired.
FOR BOOK LOVERS
Keith Haring ($55)
Closely based on Haring’s own concept for the monograph he wanted to publish before his untimely death, this visually stunning hardcover book is the definitive work on Keith Haring. Authors: Jeffrey Deitch, Julia Gruen, and Suzanne Geiss, with contributions by Kenny Scharf and George Condo.
Louis Comfort Tiffany Masterworks ($35)
This book is a gorgeous edition with a detail of one of Tiffany’s glass windows printed over silver on the cover. It won’t be long before the Museum is able to present our own newly acquired Tiffany windows on site in our galleries! Tiffany was highly skilled in jewelry design, ceramics, enamels, and metalwork, but he is best known for his beautiful stained glass. Using opalescent, colored, and textured glass he created a stunning range of jewel-like Art Nouveau works, many of them presented here in this luxurious volume.
Muybridge and his Living Pictures ($29.95)
Eadward Muybridge is known for his photographic motion studies of humans and animals that led to the development of motion pictures. This book contains ten lenticular animated images by Muybridge that illustrate the movement he achieved with sequential shots of a moving subject.
Keith Haring Pop Up Book ($59.99)
This officially licensed pop up explores the artist’s iconic artwork through three-dimensional spreads, including The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, Dog, Silence = Death, and his Houston street mural. There are eight spreads in all, each opening to 11 x 17 inches. A must-have addition to any pop-up book collection!
FOR YOUNG READERS
Circle Under Berry by Carter Higgins ($15.99)
With an elegant and simple approach, this thought-provoking concept book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives. Each page compares colors, shapes, and objects in relation to each other. A triangle that is over a square is also under a circle. A circle that is pink also might be a flower. The artful, playful combinations of simple concepts and Higgins’s rhythmic writing and expert arrangement of objects on the page make this book a perfect read aloud, capable of entertaining, educating, and challenging readers in equal measure.
A B City: A Seek-N-Find Book by Roxie Munro ($16.99)
In thirteen bustling mazes, look for cleverly hidden objects that correspond to each of the letters hidden within the streets and signs of A B City. From airplanes and ambulances to zebras and zippers, the maze weaves through the city as you help Chris and his dog Rusty find their way from A to Z. Answer keys are provided in the back, along with a large two-sided foldout poster of the city–one side to display and the other side to color. Jump start your child’s learning while having fun “walking” this unique one-of-a-kind city maze!
Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, poem by Maya Angelou with paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat ($21.99)
Angelou’s brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou’s strong words are matched by the bold vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou’s words and Basquiat’s paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience their own fearlessness.
FOR GAMERS
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Smith House 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle by J.C. Richard ($24.95)
View of Oyster Bay 500-piece jigsaw puzzle by Tiffany Studios ($15.99)
The Quilts of Gees Bend 1,000 piece puzzle ($16.99)
Jean-Michael Basquiat Ludo Game ($24.99)
Inspired by the ancient Indian game of Pachisi, this classic board game features iconic work by Jean-Michel Basquiat. The game includes sixteen wooden pieces, dice, and game instructions.
Art Trivia ($12)
Master the art of trivia with these 140 multiple-choice questions about artworks and artists from all ages and genres, from ancient to contemporary art, fine arts to traditional crafts, museums and galleries to street art. This game will put your art smarts to the test!
FOR THE FASHIONISTA
Artsy Socks ($12.95)
Stuff your favorite guy’s stockings with fun, colorful socks. Shown here are adaptations from works by Yoshitoshi. Art for your feet in men’s shoe sizes 8-12.
Greg Sling Bag by Soruka ($105)
The Greg Sling Bag with one inside and one outside zipper pocket is a crossbody style worn close for safely holding your stuff while keeping your hands free. Great for travel or for everyday use, this gorgeous unisex bag is made from recycled leather in neutral tones. Color placement varies, so no two bags are alike.
Tiffany Scarf ($45)
Tiffany’s Field of Lilies is reproduced as a generous scarf or wrap to add a bit of pattern and color to your wardrobe. Made of a poly/silk/viscose blend, this scarf is wonderfully soft, with a rolled hem and richly detailed floral stained-glass image. Approximate size is 28 x 76 inches.
FOR CREATIVES
Big Art Set ($36)
This is the portable art set with everything! Blank kraft paperboard case allows you to create your own cover masterpiece. Inside you’ll find 18 colored pencils, 18 crayons, 16 fine-point markers, 14 pastels, 8 watercolor cakes, 2 paintbrushes, 2 drawing pencils, pencil sharpener, and eraser.
Art Deco Design Stencil ($20)
Use this Art Deco stencil to draw bold geometric patterns, design invitations and greeting cards, decorate envelopes, or fashion some unique giftwrap. The stencil can be used with felt tips, pencils, or even paint. Made of brass, it’s water-resistant and can be easily cleaned. Instructions and pattern ideas are included. Approximate size is 7.75 x 3 inches.
The Sticker Book of Curiosities ($10.99)
So many stickers! 50 pages of designs with more than 750 stickers in all are perfect for scrapbooking, journaling, crafts, and personalizing planners and calendars. Discover intriguing subjects and dreamlike illustrations with unique flair, from ancient tomes and vintage toys to Tarot and occult images, flora and fauna to flying machines, prehistoric creatures, musical instruments, and travel ephemera to Holmesian-themed images and depictions of mysterious personages of long ago!
Letterpress Stamp Set ($14.99)
This giftable ink stamp set is ideal for artists, crafters, and journalers of all levels! The rustic wooden box with metal clasp comes with 70 stamps: 52 stamps of the alphabet in upper and lower case letters, 8 punctuation stamps, and 10 number stamps, all in a vintage type reminiscent of letterpress. Rubber-tipped wooden stamps are perfect for paper crafts. Use them for card making, scrapbooking, journaling, labeling, crafting, and so much more!
Clockwork Dreams Automata Kit ($69.95)
Make your own whimsical and artistic automata toy featuring intricate moving parts turned by hand crank. Automata are minimachines that use cams, gears, ratchets, and cranks to make the toy move. Once assembled, turn the crank, and this flying machine will come to life!
FOR YOUR HOSTESS
Charles Dickens Christmas Puzzle ($12.99)
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy and bitter Christmas-loathing businessman who is convinced to turn his life around by the three Ghosts of Christmas. Since its release more than 175 years ago, the novel has become a deeply rooted literary classic, a symbol of the Christmas season. This 252-piece double-sided puzzle features a beautiful illustration from the story on one side and an extract from the book on the other, making it the perfect gift for party hostesses as well as book lovers and puzzlers.
Strawberry Thief Tray by William Morris ($26)
The Strawberry Thief melamine tray in blue by Morris & Company is a stunning, affordable home accent featuring an iconic design by William Morris. Whether used for serving or as a decorative piece, this tray is charming and timeless. Also available as a sandwich tray for $14.
Pair of 8-inch Beeswax Tapers ($15)
100% pure beeswax candles from local bees. When burned they produce negative ions that help neutralize pollutants in the air such as dust, mold, and odors. They also make for beautiful natural light and burn longer than other waxes.
Cranberry Hot Pepper Jam ($8.50)
Use this unique jelly as you would cranberry sauce. It’s delicious as a glaze for pork and ham. Spread it on a chicken sandwich for a delightfully different treat. Especially good on hot biscuits! Spoon on top of cream cheese and serve with crackers for a delicious hors d’oeuvre. The perfect addition to charcuterie boards. Great gift idea for yourself or a friend.
Printed Quilt Kitchen Towels
(16.95 each)
Choose from three beautiful quilt designs on these microfiber waffle-weave kitchen towels for you or to gift. These towels are not only durable but also the perfect way to add a pop of color to your home! Approximate size is 16 x 24 inches
Impressionism Gift and Creative Papers Book ($21.99)
Twelve large sheets of beautiful high-quality paper with details of Impressionist paintings can be used to wrap a gift, line a drawer, or cover whatever you have a mind to! This book of papers would be well received by anyone on your gift list, including the holiday hostess!