Own Art for Christmas in Scotland!
We’ve done the work for you, so you can do your shopping in one big swoop, split the cost, and spend the rest of December relaxing with a Hot Toddy!
This is only a small selection of examples of what our Scottish Galleries have to offer this Christmas. Now with 50 Scottish galleries on the Own Art scheme, you have plenty of opportunities to make your Christmas spending easier!
Let the inspiration………….commence!
THE PIER ARTS CENTRE
As well as being a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland, The Pier Arts Centre also sells wonderful and limited edition gifts within their shop.
Bili large brooch
35mm x 56mm
Edition of 50
£222.00
Bili long stud earrings
5mm x 21mm
Edition of 50
£112.00
The Pier Arts Centre has collaborated with Ola Gorie Jewellery to create an exquisite limited edition collection of contemporary sterling silver jewellery, made by artist Alan Davie for his late wife Bili.
Each piece comes boxed with a provenance card detailing edition number.
CASTLE GALLERY
The Castle Gallery is situated in the lee of Inverness Castle and displays a range of one-of-a-kind creations from both established and emerging artisans.
You’re spoiled for choice and can easily tick off a few gifts from the Christmas list, from James Campbell‘s unique seascape ceramics, Emma Birts exquisite, hand-painted earthenware characters, to David Carter‘s skilful metalwork. would be an ideal gift this Christmas.
James Campbell,
Coast with Tower, ceramic, 37.5 x 18 x 9cm
Emma Birts,
Bear with Bear in Bunny Suit, ceramic, 13 x 8cm
David Carter,
Small Mantel Clock,
steel, 29 x 10cm
CRAFT SCOTLAND
Craft Scotland is the national development agency supporting makers and promoting craft. But more importantly though (this season), it is the perfect place to get that beautiful piece of unique jewellery, hand-made to order.
With makers such as Akvile Su, Kate Trouw, Ruth Leslie, and Beth Lamont, you can bag a beautiful selection of gifts for your favourite people and spread the cost over 10 months – don’t worry about January!
Split Ring By Akvile Su £75.00 
Wiggle Earrings By Kate Trouw £35.00 
‘Lady of the House’ Bangle By Ruth Leslie £150.00 
Grey Bar Necklace By Beth Lamont £60.00
GALLERY Q DUNDEE
Christmas time is all about centrepieces and decoration and Gallery Q Dundee is the perfect place to add to the adornments!
How fantastic would any one of these cosy, nature-inspired sculptures, made by Urpu Sellar, look on your mum’s mantlepiece, or as a table decoration at the next big family dinner?
‘Des Res’ URPU SELLAR Ceramic and wood. Approx 35 x 24 x 29 cm £264 
‘Mice after the harvest’ URPU SELLAR Ceramic, steel and wood (Burr Elm). Approximately 25 x 27 x 18 cm £265
And completely affordable at under £27 a month over 10 months interest-free with Own Art.
Not found the perfect gift yet? Well, there’s plenty more where that’s come from! Find a gallery near you to see if you can spread the cost of Christmas with the help of the Own Art scheme.
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