SAN DIEGOóWith the holiday season around the corner, shoppers can support the San Diego Museum of Art and get a head start on their gift-buying at the Museum Store. SDMAís Store offers one-stop shopping with a wide range of products, including exquisite jewelry, fun toys for kids of all ages, unique home dÈcor, and a variety of books, calendars, notecards, and more.

Jewelry aficionados will love the Museum Storeís wide selection of distinctive designer pieces, including new jewelry fit for an Indian princess. Complete with diamonds, emeralds, and pearls, this handmade jewelry in the antique Mughal style is imported from India and reflects a history of wealth, power, and design unrivaled in todayís world. The Museum Store will also a host a trunk show from November 24 to 25 featuring antique jewelry and objects, as well as one-of-a-kind ethnic-influenced styles by local jewelry designer Bea Roberts.

Shoppers will have no trouble finding the perfect present for children during the gift-giving season. A modern take on a classic toy, the ìOlgaî rocker is a minimalist rocking horse that will look great in any home. Little riders will also enjoy the ìMaxî push car with its sleek German styling that provides hours of fun. Children ages four and up will love the award-winning Tangoes Jr. puzzle, which comes with its own sturdy portable carrying case. They can create recognizable images with the colorful puzzle pieces while building motor skills, visual discrimination, and cognitive abilities.

An incredible range of stylish, one-of-a-kind home dÈcor gifts await shoppers at the Museum Store. Chinese antiquities, modern home accessories, and fresh new vessels and vases of varying styles and prices are now on sale. Shoppers will find rich ancient Chinese wine jars, ìPorciniî lamps by award-winning London designer Jasper Morrison, diminutive hand-painted mini-vases, Korean celadon vessels, and much more.

Time is fleeting and with the New Year fast approaching, now is the perfect time to browse the Museum Storeís large selection of 2007 wall and desk calendars. Among the artists featured in this yearís calendars are Monet, da Vinci, OíKeeffe, and Caravaggio. In addition, this season marks the debut of SDMAís first calendar from the Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Indian paintings, with beautiful pieces seen in the Museumís acclaimed exhibition, Domains of Wonder: Selected Masterworks of Indian Painting.

For the avid museumgoer, or the loved one that has everything, there is always the gift of membership. The perfect gift for anyone, and starting at only $45, a holiday gift membership comes with a personalized gift card. Among other exciting benefits, SDMA members receive 10% off all purchases in the Museum Store. As always, there is also a large and diverse selection of notecards, books, catalogues, and postersóa great gift for anyone.

Not only will friends and family be delighted with beautiful gifts this holiday season, but SDMA will also benefit from each purchase. All of the proceeds from the Museum Store go directly to supporting the Museumís educational programs, exhibitions, and operations.

SDMAís Museum Store is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m.ñ6:00 p.m., and Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m.ñ9:00 p.m. They can be reached at (619) 696-1971.

Museum Information
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 122107
San Diego, CA 92112-2107
General Information: (619) 232-7931 / Facsimile: (619) 232-9367
Group Sales: (619) 696-1915
Web site: www.sdmart.org

The historic San Diego Museum of Art provides a rich and diverse cultural experience for more than 400,000 annual visitors. Located in the heart of beautiful Balboa Park, the Museum's nationally renowned collections include Spanish and Italian old masters, South Asian paintings, and 19th- and 20th-century American paintings and sculptures. In addition, the Museum regularly features major exhibitions of art from around the world, as well as an extensive year-round schedule of supporting cultural and educational programs.

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