Nov. 1–Dec. 30
Holiday Sale @ Minnesota Textile Center
3000 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis
612.436.0464
textilecentermn.org
If weaving, quilting, knitting, sewing and needlework turn your giftee’s crank, check out Textile Center’s holiday sale, featuring work by local artists such as Kelly Marshall (hand-woven rugs, tapestries and table linens), Bonnie Langenfeld (appliqué art) and Wendy Richardson (hand-dyed linens).

Nov. 7–9
Art Attack ’08 @ Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson St. N.E., Minneapolis
612.363.5612
northrupkingbuilding.com/artattack
If you only go to one holiday art sale this year, make it Art Attack. Now in its 11th year, this annual open-studio sale at the always-thriving Northrup King features more than 100 of the area’s top artists and crafters, all in one huge former seed warehouse. The weekend-long event is dizzying in its multitude of gift options. Make sure to take in one of several live painting, printing and weaving demonstrations taking place throughout the building.

Nov. 16–Jan. 4
’Tis a Gift: 18th Annual Holiday Show @
Northern Clay Center
Opening reception: 11/16, noon–4 p.m.
2424 Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
612.339.8007
northernclaycenter.org
Featuring fire-licked wares from more than 60 regional and national ceramic artists, Northern Clay Center’s holiday show is a great place to shop for clay connoisseurs. Don’t miss Montana-based Josh DeWeese’s awesome porcelain liquor sets, as well as classic-meets-modern pots by Philadelphia-based Munemitsu Taguchi. And because many of the goods will be on sale, pick something up for yourself while you’re at it. 

Nov. 20–Dec. 23
Art of the Holidays @ Minnetonka Center
for the Arts
Opening reception: 11/20, 6–9 p.m.
2240 North Shore Dr., Wayzata
952.473.7361
minnetonkaarts.org
Housed in gloriously modern digs designed by local super-architect James Dayton, this westside institution is one of the area’s best-kept visual arts secrets, creating community with its funky arts classes (welding anyone?) and hosting quality juried art shows such as this. Holiday sale highlights include Edina-based Harriet Campe’s exquisite pottery and ruggedly beautiful stoneware by Lowertown’s Peter Jadoonath.

Nov. 21 & 22
MCAD Annual Art Sale @ Minneapolis
College of Art and Design
Opening reception: 11/21, 6–9 p.m.
2501 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis
mcad.edu
It’s worth paying extra to get into the Friday preview party of the MCAD Art Sale, an annual event that packs the art and design college’s halls with bargain hunters and art lovers alike. Thousands (literally!) of pieces go every year; who knows, the next big thing might be hiding in those crowded shelves.

Nov. 21 & 22
Cache @ the Casket
Opening reception: 11/21, 6–9 p.m.
1700 Madison St. N.E., Minneapolis
763.781.5046
The Casket Arts Building in Northeast gets in on the holiday spirit this year with an art sale of its very own. While not as exhaustive as Art Attack—the neighborhood’s other huge open-studio—Cache @ the Casket looks to become a must-attend annual event with offerings from new and established artists working in ceramics, jewelry, glass, stationery, painting and more. 

Nov. 30–Dec. 7
Holiday Art Sale @ Bloomington Art Center
1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington
952.563.8587
bloomingtonartcenter.com
Art of all kinds—painting, pottery, jewelry and more—by the members and students of one of the Twin Cities’ busiest suburban art centers.

Dec. 4, 6, 13 & 20
Saturday Shopping Events in the Gallery
@ Salon/Gallery 526
Opening reception: 12/4, 5–9 p.m.
526 Selby Ave., St. Paul
651.222.3839
fivetwosixsalon.com
Tucked into the back of a salon in St. Paul’s Selby-Dale neighborhood, Gallery 526 is a little gem of an art space featuring an eclectic mix of local artwork (everything from encaustic paintings to rock sculptures). Run by Stephen Trevino, who happens to be a member of METRO’s homes team, the gallery’s holiday events feature music, food and work by such artists as glass master Gary Brown (12/13) and jeweler Daphnae Koop (12/6).