Celebrating Valentine’s Day will look different this year, but the tried-and-true theme throughout the pandemic has been – get creative! Show your love with something as unique as your special someone thanks to the local businesses at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. A beautiful location with many unique shopping experiences and gift options, ARTSDISTRICT Liberty station has everything you need to help you express your love.
HANDMADE GIFTS
Gifts from the heart are always the best. Get crafty and create something cozy with a variety of quality yarns, tools and take-home kits from Apricot Yarn & Supply.
Get your hands dirty as you sculpt and paint your own custom piece of pottery at Milk Oolong Studio or give the gift of creativity with a private class.
Check out Hakkai Aquascape Design Gallery for a list of fun and interactive workshops for those who enjoy working with Mother Nature.
Join San Diego Craft Collective on February 6 for a Valentine themed family workshop, or leave the kids at home for a date night on February 13 hosted by ceramic artists, Allison Taylor.
ART GIFTS
For the ultimate art lover, check out the variety of galleries.
Karen Jones Gallery has just what you need to impress the animal lover in your life. Pick up an archival matted photograph from MK Envision Galleries or an original oil painting by artist Lauren LeVieux. Have your art and drink it too with a custom insulated tumbler from
Anne Gaffey Art. Check out Mingei International Museum’s Instagram for a curated collection of folk art and design from around the world.
To elevate the everyday, add a piece of hand painted fine art, home goods or personalized jewelry from The Art of MVP. Help the fashionista in your life accessorize their look with a variety of wearable art including jewelry, pins and scarves from Visions Art Museum.
TRADITIONAL GIFTS
When in doubt, stick with tradition. Pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers from Flor Vida and keep the fresh flowers coming with a three-month subscription. Dine your heart out with a romantic Italian dinner from Solare Ristorante followed by an assortment of artisan chocolates from Chi Chocolat & Banyan Kitchen.
Seal the deal with something that sparkles like a one-of-a-kind custom piece of jewelry from
Gilmore Family Jewelers.
End your evening with a romantic stroll through ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station and check out the variety of public art installations located throughout the beautiful and open spaces.
About ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is San Diego’s largest Arts & Cultural District located in historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center in the Liberty Station neighborhood, near Downtown on San Diego Bay. With 100 park-like acres, the ARTS DISTRICT is home to nearly 145 museums and galleries, artist studios, dance companies, fine dining, creative retail and other organizations that showcase San Diego’s creative community and provide innovative experiences for the public.
See you there….and stay healthy, San Diego!
