32 Gifts to Help Art Grads Kick Off Their Creative Careers

Graduation Gifts for Art Students

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Picking out a present for an art school graduate can be tricky. While any graduation gift will do, why not congratulate the creative in your life with a present that will help them kick off their career?

In this selection of graduation gifts for art students, you’ll find colorful products that are both personal and practical. For a bit of how-to help, nothing beats art books like the career-focused Art Inc. and project-driven Creative Block. To help budding artists save money, treat them to a host of handy art supplies, from professional-grade pencils to a portable paint set. And, finally, make sure they stay motivated with desktop accessories inspired by the greats.

The future is bright with these gifts for art graduates!

Say “congrats” to your favorite art school graduate with these gifts to help them kick off their creative careers, including handy art supplies…

 

Apple Pencil 

Apple Pencil Second Generation

Apple | $129

 

Ceramic Palette and Brush Rest 

 

Water-Soluble Colored Pencils

Art Supplies for Art Graduates

Caran d’Ache | $23.48

 

Portable Easel

Wood French Easel

Blick | $129.99

 

Easel Brush Clip

 

Gouache Paint Set

 

Professional Drawing Pencil Set

Derwent Professional Drawing Pencil Set

Derwent | $22.73

 

Foldaway Cutting and Ironing Mat

Professional Art Supplies

Omnigrid | $33.99

 

X-Acto Knife Set

X-Acto Knife Set

X-Acto | $22.03

 

Copic Marker Set of 72

Copic Marker Set

COPIC | $388.03

 

Watercolor Sheets

Viviva Colorsheets Set

Viviva | $19.95+

 

Canvas Brush Organizer

Canvas Brush Organizer

Blick | $32.49

 

Accessories inspired by the greats…

 

Keith Haring Tote

Keith Haring Tote Bag

LOQI | $14.95

 

Frida Kahlo Mug

 

‘Museum Collection: Great Masters’ Page Flags Set

 

Van Gogh Action Figure

Art Desk Decor

Today is Art Day | $29.99

 

Balloon Dog Tape Dispenser

Art Desk Decor

Made By Humans | $42.95

 

Modern Artists Socks Set

Modern Artists Socks Set

Chattyfeet | $39.95

 

Frida Kahlo & Milagro Earrings

 

The Kiss Candle

The Kiss Candle

Flatyz | $17.95

 

Picasso Quote Print

Art Desk Decor

OldEnglishCo | $11.49+

 

Artist Kokeshi Dolls

Art Desk Decor

Sketch.Inc | $55.95+

 

Paw Klee Enamel Pin

Paw Klee Enamel Pin

Niaski | $12.50

 

And how to books and how to launch a creative career.

 

Art Inc.

Art Career Books

Lisa Congdon | $9.99+

 

Creative Block: Advice and Projects from 50 Successful Artists

Art Career Books

Danielle Krysa | $10.76+

 

Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic

Art Career Books

Lisa Congdon | $9.09+

 

The Business of Being an Artist

The Business of Being an Artist by Daniel Grant

Daniel Grant | $1.99+

 

Your Creative Career

Books for Graduates

Anna Sabino | $9.99+

 

Art For Money

 

How to Be an Illustrator

How to Be an Illustrator

Darrel Rees | $5.99+

 

Art is My Career

Art is My Career

Seem Martin | $20.68+

 

Still not sure what to get your favorite art school graduate? You can’t go wrong with a My Modern Met Store gift card!

 

This article has been edited and updated.

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