Eliminate Holiday Stress With One-of-a-Kind Museum Gifts

At this point in the holiday shopping season, people generally fall into one of two camps. There are those with a relaxed (some might say smug) air, whose gifts are all wrapped and neatly labeled for distribution. Then, there are others, marked by a desperate, almost crazed appearance, still frantically wandering from shop to shop in an effort to find the perfect present for everyone on their lists.

[1]For individuals in the latter category, the CMA’s Gauguin exhibition boutique, general shop, and online store just may provide the perfect solution, as well as a way to eliminate some of that last-minute holiday stress. Unique items include colorful jewelry, gifts for the home, and even tasty treats for the kitchen. Objects inspired by the Gauguin exhibition feature a French theme and include silk scarves and ties, fragrant soaps, and hand-painted pottery.

If you want to avoid crowds entirely, the museum’s online store [2] features books and posters, stationery, and artistic apparel. All orders placed by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, can even be shipped next-day air to arrive on December 24.

Finally, if you have art aficionados in the house, you may want to consider a gift they can continue to use year-round. Museum memberships provide free tickets to exhibitions, discounts at the store and on art classes, and a subscription to the members magazine, among other great benefits. Memberships, too, can be purchased online [3] or by calling 216-707-2268.

The museum will remain open until 4 p.m. on December 24—giving you plenty of time to procrastinate your shopping trip just a little longer.