Give Local Art This Christmas

This holiday season, discover the joy of giving local art- a gift that lasts long after the season ends. At Glass Growers Gallery & Gifts in Erie, Pennsylvania, we believe that meaningful gifts tell a story, celebrate creativity, and connect us to our community. Whether it’s a handcrafted treasure, a piece of fine art, or an inspired gift from a local maker, each work of art carries the warmth and heart of its creator.

This holiday season, we’re reminded that the best gifts aren’t always the ones that come wrapped in shiny paper or tied up with ribbons- they’re the ones that last. The moments shared, the stories remembered, the pieces that fill our homes with meaning year after year.

At Glass Growers Gallery & Gifts, we see this magic happen every day. Art isn’t just a product- it’s an experience. It’s a way of connecting to a place, a maker, a memory.

Recently, a couple visited the gallery with a holiday tradition that made us smile. Instead of buying separate gifts for one another, they decided to choose a piece of artwork together- something they could both enjoy every day in their home. They each contributed half toward the purchase, calling it their “shared gift for the season.” What a beautiful idea: one piece of art representing two people, one decision, and years of joy.

Stories like theirs remind us that art has a unique way of deepening the meaning of the holidays. A painting can bring warmth to a space, a sculpture can become part of a family’s story, and a handcrafted bowl can hold the cookies baked every December. Art doesn’t fade away with the season- it grows with us.

When you give a piece created by a local artist, you’re giving more than an object. You’re giving time, imagination, and skill. You’re giving a connection- to creativity, to community, and to something truly one-of-a-kind.

And if you’re not quite sure which piece is the one, consider giving the gift of discovery. Our Glass Growers Gallery & Gifts gift certificates let your loved ones explore and choose the artwork that speaks to them most- whether it’s a painting that brightens their favorite room or a handcrafted treasure that reminds them of you.

This Christmas, give a gift that lasts long after the wrapping paper is gone.

Give local. Give art. Give an experience.