Shop Artisan Gifts in Lincoln Square

The holiday shopping season is officially here, and if you’re looking for one-of-a-kind gifts to give your loved ones, then Lincoln Square is the perfect place to shop!

This year’s 42nd Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the West Side Y will take place from Thursday, December 9 through Saturday, December 11 in the Y’s George Washington Lounge at 5 West 63rd Street and is free to attend. For three days in early December, 23 ArtWorks artisans—students, assistants, and teachers who study and work out of the Y’s ArtWorks Studio –will offer a wide variety of unique gifts ranging from handmade jewelry to finely crafted functional ceramics and more at various price points. If you plan on buying an item, it is cash or check only. For more information on the fair, contact the ArtWorks Studio at (212) 912-2638. Click here for a PDF brochure.

One of New York’s favorite traditions is back this year: the Columbus Circle Holiday Market. Located at the entrance to Central Park at West 59th Street and Central Park West, visitors can browse glittering aisles of art, jewelry, home goods and delicious eats from local artisans and designers. The Columbus Circle Holiday Market opened on Monday, November 29 and will be on site through Thursday, December 24. The Market’s hours are 11:00am – 8:00pm Monday through Saturday and 11:00am – 7:00pm on Sunday. Click here to find the full list of vendors at this year’s Holiday Market. 

You can also find unique gifts at Lincoln Square’s museums! Visit The Store at MAD (2 Columbus Circle) to shop a wide array of home goods, fashion accessories, books and more. Notably, The Store at MAD has a large selection of fine jewelry.  And puzzles are currently 50% off in store! Click here to shop their guide for gifts under $50, here for gifts under $100 and here for gifts under $500. And, the American Folk Art Museum Shop (2 Lincoln Square at West 66th Street) offers a number of unique items perfect for gifts for the holidays. Check out a preview of their selection online here. If you’re shopping for a child, click here to read about their offerings for kids.

Happy shopping!

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