During the Holidays, there is something exciting to do every day of the week! Check out holiday light displays, train exhibits, candlelight tours, holiday craft shows, DIY wokshops, New Year Celebrations and more....
Buy Local Handmade This Holiday Season
Tired of the hustle and bustle of the mall? Try these fairs, cute little galleries, and gift shops for one-of-a-kind art from local artists.
Baltimore Clayworks Winterfest Annual Artists Holiday Sale
Through- January 5, 2013
Winterfest, the utilitarian ceramics holiday invitational celebrating the gift of art features established and emerging ceramic artists. Admission is free.
Baltimore
Baltimore County
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Ornament Show and Sale
Through - January 1, 2013
With admission to Annmarie Garden, you gain entry to not only Garden In Lights, but also the Ornament Show and Sale. Wonderful shopping, holiday entertainment, refreshments, and more.
Annemarie Garden Sculpture Park
Solomons
Calvert County
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Holiday Boutique & printmakers Show
Through - December 22, 2012
The perfect gift opportunity for your holiday shopping! Original artwork, jewelry, crafts and more- unique, one-of-a-kind items, available close to home.
Kent Island Federation of the Arts
Stevensville
Queen Anne's County
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Gallery of Gifts
Through December 22, 2012
The Carroll Arts Center continues their annual tradition by transforming their Tevis Gallery into the “Gallery of Gifts” during the holiday shopping season. This special cash and carry exhibit will resemble a boutique rather than a traditional gallery exhibit, as 27+ artists will display their festive wares. There will be a wide variety of hand-crafted creations from inexpensive stocking stuffers, holiday décor and traditional arts and crafts to truly elegant special gifts. Local artists combine with regional artists for a distinct flavor of fashion, fantasy and whimsy. To lessen the holiday stress, there will be complimentary gift bagging for all purchases!
The Carroll Arts Center Tevis Gallery
Westminster
Carroll County
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Shops
HeARTwares
The store hours are 3-5 pm on Fridays, noon to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
HeARTwares is a retail store and Art with a Heart’s newest service-learning initiative. It is an evolved version of Art with a Heart's Summer Job Program and Art to Market Program. Participating youth work at HeARTwares and gain real job experience in dealing with the public, handling money, and presenting a professional appearance and manner. A wide variety of hand-made and one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry, house ware items, garden ornaments, and assorted gifts can be purchased at HeARTwares. The proceeds from the sale of the art are shared between Art with a Heart and the community partner.
3512 Keswick Road, Baltimore, MD
410.366.2054
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Howard County Arts Council's Gallery Shop
Hours: Year round: Mon-Fri 9-5PM, Sat 10AM-4PM
Howard County Arts Council
8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2787
Features unique, handcrafted items by local artists, including jewelry, prints, sculpture, scarves, bags, and more!
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The Art Rooms
A selection of specialty artists gift are available for the Holidays from Studio and Drafting Furniture, Art Supplies Gift Sets and Accessories to even grate funky hats by RadioActive Kitty Designs! For the Non-Artist The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies showcases our local college student’s art work, original professional artists work and our own art work. Jazz CD’s by The Paul Howshall Trio & Quartet are available and Giclee Prints and cards.
116 N. Washington Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-6424
theartrooms@verizon.net
FIVE in December
Owner, Joy Staniforth, has scoured the nation looking for unique art work at $5.00 - $50.00 . Everything will be of the highest quality and made in America; ideal gifts for friends and co-workers.
Joie de Vivre Gallery
410 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613-1836
(410) 228-7000
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Holiday Shop
Artists from across Maryland were invited to create one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces exclusively for The BMA Shop. You can find them in the Shop's expanded holiday display. Shop for friends and family, or for yourself. All of the items were inspired by artworks in the Museum's collection. Join us as we celebrate the BMA through the works of regional artists and artisans, who have used their talents to create spectacular jewelry, hand-painted ties and scarves, counted cross stitch kits, fine ceramics, original letterpress, and more, all inspired by the BMA collections! Shop early for the best selection of these one-of-a kind items.
Baltimore Museum of Art Gift Shop
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
443-573-1844
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The Museum Store
Sun, Wed-Sat 10am–5pm; Mon-Tue Closed
The Museum Store at the Walters, located next to the Museum’s Café, offers distinctive gifts, jewelry and books based on the Walters’ collections. On December 10th local Economist cartoonist Kal Kallagher will be lecturing and available to sign his calendar found in the Museum store.
The Walters Art Gallery
600 N Charles St, Baltimore, Maryland
866-804-9387
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The Shop at Strathmore
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10AM - 4PM,
Wed: 10AM - 9PM,
Sat: 10AM - 3PM,
Closed Sunday
The Mansion Shop at Strathmore features handmade and arts related jewelry, textiles, stationery, children's books and creative kits.
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385
(301) 581-5175
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Gifts from the Delaplaine
Open Monday through Saturday, 9am—5pm; Sunday, 11am—5pm.
Handmade gifts, including holiday items, by dozens of local artists are available in our Gift Gallery. Cost: Free Admission.
The Delaplaine Arts Center
40 South Carroll Street, Frederick MD 21701
301-698-0656
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Past Events
Festival of Wreaths
Through- December 1, 2012
The 12th Annual Festival of Wreaths opens on November 10. The public is invited to walk through the halls of Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care and browse the more than 100 donated designer wreaths. The wreaths are on silent auction so everyone is invited to bid on a wreath and vote for your favorite to win the "People's Choice". There are also more than 16 themed Christmas trees throughout the building on display The Holiday Benefit Gala on December 1 closes the Festival of Wreaths, with a live auction of unique gifts, final silent auction wreath bidding, wine and food tasting, featuring specialties from local restaurants and caterers, and live entertainment.
Cambridge
Dorchester County
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Mid-day and Mid-night Madness
December 1, 2012
Come to Midday Madness at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 304 Talbot Street, St. Michaels, on for our Christmas Boutique and Used Jewelry Sale. Accessories, gifts and baked goods available from 12-3 pm and from 6 until closing.
Don't miss the 11th Annual Midnight Madness Event in St. Michaels! Kick off your holiday shopping, get in the spirit of Christmas, find GREAT bargains, and earn one or many chances to WIN over $15,000 in great prizes!
St. Michaels
Talbot County
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Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Holiday Bazaar December 1, 2012
9 a.m. - 4 p.m
Help support the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Patuxent Research Refuge by selecting unique gifts from new and gently used treasures.
Patuxent Research Refuge
Patuxent
Charles County
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Maker’s Market
December 1, 2012 9am-12 noon
A great place to find handmade, homemade, or homegrown holiday products. Delight in local treasures.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Solomons
Calvert County
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The Charm City Craft Mafia -
HOLIDAY HEAP 2012
December 1, 2012
10 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Skip those overcrowded malls and save your dough at this juried indie craft fair featuring over 40 renegade crafters from the area and beyond. A free event, open to everyone, and perfect for purchasing out-of-the-ordinary gifts for the holiday season. Snacks available from Red Emma’s Bookstore and Curbside Cafe, AND there is always a chance to win the mother of all raffle baskets, with ticket purchase going to support Heart's Place.!
St John's Church
Baltimore
Baltimore County
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Merry Mart 2012 at Creative Alliance
December 2, 2012
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This is a warm and fuzzy indoor show that showcases local Baltimore talent with unique handmade work. Shoppers will find one of a kind gifts, clothing, handbags, plushies, felt accessories, ceramics, soaps, kids toys, mixed media, amazing jewelry, and great art! If you are looking for unique items that will be remembered and appreciated for years to come, don’t miss this show. Shop local and expect to find great gifts at this handmade marketplace this holiday season!
Creative Alliance
Baltimore
Baltimore County
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MICA Art Market
December 5-8, 2012
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) presents its 4th annual MICA Art Market! This festive, four-day sale features illustrations, paintings, prints, posters, sculptures, mosaics, stationery, T-shirts, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, book arts, toys, and wrapping paper designed and created by more than 250 MICA students, faculty, alumni and staff. Free!
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore
Baltimore County
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Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping
December 6 & 13, 2012
6 p.m. to Midnight
Downtown Annapolis Admission: Free Lights, garland, action! Historic Annapolis’ shops throw open their doors in a glorified block party that is open to all. Enjoy musical performances as well as food and refreshments at many stores as you stroll along Main Street, Maryland Avenue, inner West Street, and State Circle in search of that perfect gift.
Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
Old fashioned Christmas - Shore Style!
December 8, 2012
Celebrate the season on Second Saturday in Historic Downtown Cambridge on Race, Poplar, Muir, and High Streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will opening new shows and holding receptions. Restaurants will be featuring live music. Look for visits with Santa, carriage rides, music, fireside s'mores, crafts, special sales, the Holiday Art Walk, and much more!
Cambridge
Dorchester County
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Miracle on Market Street
December 8, 2012
Shop for great gifts at the Foundry and other downtown Denton businesses while you enjoy live Christmas carols, Gingerbread house displays, a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, seasonal refreshments, and ride on the Candyland Express! Denton
Caroline County
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Frederick Festival of the Greens and Stockings
Through December 3, 2012
Check out the over 120 decorated and themed wreaths and trees, ranging from the fancy to the funky, that adorn the Cultural Arts Center during the Frederick Festival of Greens. Wreaths and trees are submitted by artists, businesses, schools, community groups, and other local residents and then all submissions are available for purchase during a silent auction that closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3rd. In addition to the wreaths and trees being on display, an array of holiday activities are planned during the event, truly making it a festival atmosphere. People can enjoy holiday entertainment, hands-on activities, and much more. Most of the activities are enjoyable for the entire family. The festival coincides with Frosty Friday, First Saturday, and other holiday activities in Frederick.
Cultural Arts Center
Frederick, Frederick County
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Christmas Thyme at Sycamore Heights Farmhouse Craft Show
December 15-18, 2012 (weekends)
Christmas Thyme at Sycamore Heights is located in an 1860 Federal Style Farmhouse in Hagerstown Md. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a wide variety of handmade crafts made by crafters in the tri-state region. The show features candles, country, early American, primitive, folk art, Christmas decor.
Hagerstown
Washington County
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