We offer unique gifts for any occasion that will tell someone how very special you think they are. Arts That Work is like going to an art fair without leaving the comfort of your own home. Our varied gift offerings will please the most discerning taste. The gift of original art work straight from the hand of the artist is a thoughtful gift indeed! Click on the artist's name to check out their work.
Some of my very favorite gifts of all time have been creative ceramics! They are such warm, personal reminders of the giver. Irene Zaragoza brings us lovely earthen gifts that will be a constant aide memoir to your loved one that you cared enough to bestow upon them the finest in original ceramic art from a true professional. Irene’s dishware is dishwasher safe and lead free. You will love this artist’s work!
S. M. Schultz brings us some of the most extraordinarily distinctive quilts I have ever seen. Treat yourself to this artist’s one of a kind mosaics in cloth. Susan's lovely creations are made from antique kimonos and other passionately unique treasures in these warm and original Arts That Work. What a lovely gift for someone special.
Keven Brooks is a welcome addition to Arts That Work! His wonderful wooden pens and versatile wooden bowls and bud vases are perfect gifts for just about anyone. Keven has honed his skills at woodturning, producing one of a kind writing instruments infused with passion and talent that will impress your most discerning loved one.
We were amazed when we saw these gorgeous hand created beads and the beautiful things that this artist created with them. One of a kind lampwork and gemstone jewelry is yours at reasonable prices. The spectacular colors Rose combines in her pieces are both powerful and soothing. Rose says that she takes her inspiration from her environment. As you can see, Rose is immersed in beauty. You will not see these unique creations anywhere else.
A gifted creator of unique jewelry, Charlotte graces us with her clever multi-media bracelets, necklaces and earrings made with passion, inspiration and fun. Check out my personal favorite, the necklace/eyeglasses cheater, made with sterling silver fleur de lis and blue labradorite beads. This is not your mother’s eyeglass holder! Charlotte’s leather and sterling silver peace sign bracelets will make perfect gifts for peaceful warriors of any age. The variety and creativity in each of Charlotte’s offerings will bring you back repeatedly to see what new wonders Charlotte’s talent has manifested.
Connie Gunderson designs, creates and sews her own high quality upholstery handbags with vintage buttons and lots of love. These bags are unlike anything you will pick up at a department store and reflect the fact that you care enough to choose an original work of art for that special gift.
Andre has designed original graphic artwork for his line of t-shirts. These Arts That Work convey profound statements that make perfect gifts for special friends or the perfect indulgence for your own well-deserving psyche.
We are proud to bring the gift of Cathy Barber’s soulful poetry to our friends through Arts With Words! This renowned poet provides inspired insights through the magic of language. Take a few moments to reflect on the messages conveyed in Cathy’s work. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Todd Griese is blessed with the gift to convey his gentle emotions and observations through poetry. Todd offers us his soulful book of poems, Spiritual Lines, splendidly illustrated by the many-talented Jane Shanahan. Arts That Work is honored to offer Todd’s uplifting accomplishment to sustain you on life’s journey. This is truly the perfect, thoughtful gift.
Julio offers high quality wooden weathered signs that make perfect gifts for housewarmings, visits or just because you care. Covering many topics from beach signs to sports signs to garden enhancing signs, these beautiful, rustic signs are a reflection of your personal style. Prices are reasonable too! Custom orders are willingly accepted. Contact us for pricing. These are truly Arts That Work!
Cindy Rinne creates colorful and tactile wall art that weaves collage and poetry with a touch of whimsy. These thoughtful and thought provoking gifts are a true reflection of your desire to bestow a gift filled with love and positive energy.
Lois Sattler has created fanciful porcelain platters, candle holders and decorative porcelain kimonos that make ideal gifts for that loved one in need of a unique reminder of how very special they are. For an even more personal touch, Lois’s lovely Precious Metal Clay jewelry achieves new heights as the perfect gift!
Melinda Manderbach has created artistic wood bead bracelets that make ideal gifts for the discriminating woman in your life without emptying your wallet. Melinda also graces us with her original bracelets made from semi-precious stones that really make lovely compositions.
Leanne Pleshek's Tea Time Chimes are charmingly distinctive windchimes fashioned from recycled silverplated tea service pieces and silverware. These chimes are adorned with crystals and glass beads for an elegant look. Whimsically delightful, Leanne’s Arts That Work are designed to add a creative touch to your home or garden. What an adorably unique gift!
Arts That Work welcomes Cotty Kilbanks, an incredibly talented, diverse artist, who offers her lovely oil landscapes, her signature jewelry and her adorable stuffed toy robots, “Baby Bots” to our friends. All Cotty’s art makes great gifts!
Frank Rodgers’ inspired pottery makes the perfect gift when only something unique and extraordinary will do. Joining Arts That Work from western Pennsylvania, Frank infuses a creative energy and heightened eye for splendor into all his artistic offerings, providing you the ideal gift.
Kimm Collinsworth’s “wired” serving utensils are the creative genius of an artisan with an incredible eye for color, texture and composition. Kimm brings us stainless steel salad and appetizer service sets, artistically enlightened by the addition of natural gemstones and lampwork art glass, lovingly hand-wired onto the piece in swirls of aluminum in the most ingenius fashion. Also, take a look at Kimm’s amazing hand-wired chop sticks, wine stoppers and teaspoons! These are just too cool. No glue or other adhesive is used in the creation of Kimm’s art. Her offerings are lead free, acid free and kid friendly. They also make incredible gifts! Hand washing is recommended.
