Give a One-of-a-Kind Gift from Georgia Artists

This Valentine’s Day, skip flowers and chocolate and give a gift that sparks connection and creativity. From thoughtful keepsakes to shared experiences, arts gifts from Georgia offer something personal and meaningful.  
 
For the experience-lover
For someone who values moments over objects. 

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater  
  An acclaimed dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates the human spirit through African American cultural expression and modern dance. Performances on February 14 and 15 bring electrifying new works and audience favorites to the Fox Theatre – perfect for a memorable Valentine’s date.  
  
  Location: Atlanta
  Tickets: https://ailey.org/series/ailey-atlanta  

• Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special  
  Augusta’s Sacred Heart Cultural Center presents a live string quartet concert for a multi-sensory Valentine’s Day experience. Thousands of candles illuminate works by classical and modern composers, creating an intimate atmosphere. Can’t attend on February 14? Gift a Candlelight gift card and choose a future date.
  
  Location: Augusta, Georgia
  Tickets: https://sacredheartaugusta.org/event/candlelight-valentines-day-special/?event_date=2026-02-14 

For the artful romantic
Thoughtful keepsakes with a sense of place and history.

• Telfair Museums gift shop  
  Perfect for lovers of art, architecture, and Georgia history, the Telfair Museums gift shop offers prints, books, and design-forward keepsakes inspired by Savannah’s cultural legacy. Fans of Georgia-lensed “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” can even find licensed reproductions of the iconic Savannah “Bird Girl” statue.
  
  Location: Jepson Center and Telfair Academy in Savannah, Georgia  
  Website: https://shoptelfair.org/collections/all  
   
• Paradise Garden gift shop
  Inspired by the visionary folk art of Howard Finster, Paradise Garden’s gift shop offers colorful, conversation-starting pieces. Additionally, donations in a Valentine’s name support the preservation of this historic site.  
  
  Location: Summerville, Georgia  
  Website: https://paradisegardenfoundation.org/  
   

For the creative couple
Perfect for hands-on creatives or comedy lovers.  

• Classes at the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia  
  From wheel throwing to ceramic tile making, classes at the Folk Pottery Museum’s John Burrison Pottery Studio make the perfect gift for anyone who likes to slow down, get creative, and leave with something handmade.  
  
  Location: Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
  Website: https://www.folkpotterymuseum.com/classes  

• Workshops with Whole World Improv Theatre
  Grab your outgoing bestie and sign up for a workshop at Atlanta’s Whole World Improv Theatre. One-day workshops make a perfect gift for beginners, while advanced classes help more experienced performers sharpen their skills and connect with fellow creatives.  
  
  Location: Whole World Improv Theatre, Atlanta    
  Website: https://www.wholeworldtheatre.com/classes/  
   

For book and film lovers
For couples who bond over stories.  

• Georgia Writers Museum
  Located in historic downtown Eatonton, the Georgia Writers Museum honors three homegrown authors: Alice Walker, Flannery O’Connor, and Joel Chandler Harris. Treat a book lover to a day trip, or gift a writers’ workshop or retreat to the storyteller in your life. 
  
  Location: Eatonton, Georgia
  Website: https://www.georgiawritersmuseum.org/  
   
• Ciné
  Enjoy date night in Athens at Ciné, the city’s popular independent art house cinema. Located in a restored historic venue downtown, the cinema offers year-round movie magic through a more personal theater experience – gift cards included.  
  
  Location: Athens, Georgia
  Website: https://www.athenscine.com/

For gifts that last beyond February 14
Because the best gifts keep giving.

• Quinlan Visual Arts Center membership
  A Quinlan membership unlocks a year of exhibitions, special events, class discounts, and exclusive gift shop sales. The membership is also recognized at more than 1,400 museums nationwide, including the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, making it a gift with year-round value.  
  
  Location: Gainesville, Georgia
  Website: https://www.quinlanartscenter.org/membership.html 

• The Atlanta Opera Film Studio subscription
  Gift the thrill of opera from home. A Film Studio subscription offers access to recorded productions, behind-the-scenes videos, and complete series from The Atlanta Opera, perfect for longtime opera fans and cozy nights in.  
  
  Website: https://stream.atlantaopera.org/
   

The difference an arts gift makes  
Arts gifts are intentional and original, creating greater opportunities for connection. They turn a simple present into a shared memory that lasts long after Valentine’s Day has passed.

By choosing an arts gift from Georgia, you’re giving something meaningful while investing in the state’s creative economy. Artists and arts organizations offer handmade gifts, memberships, and events year-round – reach out to your local or regional arts organization for more creative ideas.  

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