Gifts for Arts Enthusiasts

Many people enjoy the arts in all its forms. For your recipient to be satisfied, you must know their specific interest. Questions such as these below will help you to find a gift for your recipient.

• Is the recipient an artist? What medium do they use - oils, pen, ink, watercolor?
• Does the recipient play a musical instrument? What instrument does the recipient play? What type of music does the recipient play and enjoy?
• Is the recipient taking classes or working towards an arts degree?
• Does the recipient sing? Is the recipient in a band? What type of music does the recipient perform?

There are a number of possibilities for each type of arts enthusiasts. If your recipient is an artist, gifts such as quality paint brushes, gift certificates for art supplies, tickets to a local exhibition of an artist in their medium or period will be good gifts.

An autographed sheet of music from their favorite composer, a CD of their favorite music or group, tickets to a concert of their favorite performer, or an antique musical instrument will be appreciated by a musician.

For dancers, gifts such as a subscription to Dance magazine, biographies of great dancers, or tickets to a recital of a nationally known dance company will bring a smile.

For those of us who appreciate the arts but do not actively participate, tickets to a play or traveling Broadway show, a CD or DVD of a favorite musical performer can be a special gift. If you can arrange it, a rehearsal of a show or backstage pass adds to the gift.