Gift Shop

The Gift Shop offers works of art in clay,wood, jewelery and
paintings from local artists

Arts and crafts of all descriptions and all price ranges are available for stress-free shopping. Why fight mall traffic and crowds only to come away with a ho-hum gift, when you could give an original work of art instead? More than 30 local and regional artists have brought their creations to the gallery. You will find many distinctive treasures for everyone on your gift list this year, including: note cards and holiday greeting cards; functional and decorative ceramics by 10 different artists - even wonderful garden pottery; matted or framed photographs, watercolors, oil paintings, pen and ink and colored pencil drawings; gift baskets; painted wine glasses; painted gourds in holiday and other designs; unique Christmas stockings; ornaments of all types, including Nicholson hand blown glass, whose creations hang on the White House Christmas tree (they will also offer plates, platters and vases). Here you will find unique wearable art too: many types and styles of jewelry, including dichroic and stained glass; hand painted silk and woven scarves, and unusual purses made of books. From the small stocking stuffers or decorations, to the larger, elegant gifts, the Lincoln Arts Holiday Shoppe has them all in one festive location. Members and friends are encouraged to come in and complete their gift list, helping not only themselves and the artists, but Lincoln Arts as well.

Can't find just the right item for that hard-to-buy-for friend? A membership to Lincoln Arts makes a wonderful gift. The recipient will receive the full color quarterly newsletter, invitations to events, discounts at the gift shop and at many events, and the knowledge that their gift is helping provide art shows, music, and cultural programs that enrich their community all year long.

Calling All Artists and Artisans

Lincoln Arts is seeking photo submissions for original works by artists and artisans for consignment to our Christmas Shoppe that will run from November 2 - December 18, 2009. Submissions must be received by October 30, 2009. Lincoln Arts Gallery Committee will jury the entrants and select the works to be included in the show.

The Christmas Shoppe will offer works of art in diverse media for sale this coming holiday season. We are seeking gift items as well as holiday-themed items. All media are welcome including, but not limited to, pottery, wood, jewelry, paintings, fabric arts, metal work and blown glass.

Interested artists and artisans are requested to submit color photos that are representative of their work, background material and the sales price range. The artist will receive 65% of sales with Lincoln Arts receiving a 35% sales commission. Sales tax is charged on all items. The suggested price range is from $10-$200 as this appears to be the local buying range. Items priced under $75 are more likely to sell.

Selected artisans may also have the opportunity to carry products for sale in the Lincoln Arts gift shop where original works are for sale year round.

Mail or hand-deliver your photos and other requested materials between 10-4 PM Tuesdays through Friday

for further information, call Joan Jordan or June Reeves at (916) 645-9713.

Contact: Claudia Renati, Executive Director
Michele Renati, Office Manager, Lincoln Arts