An array of gifts appropriate for ardent aficionados and advocates of animals, archaeology, anthropology, art, arboreta, athletics and academia.

Alluring Art: Give the art fan in your life a chance to get up close and personal with artists and their works by purchasing a membership to the Arthur Ross Gallery or the Institute of Contemporary Art. Friends of the Arthur Ross Gallery will be invited to openings, will receive free admission to film series for selected exhibitions, will be given symposium and publication discounts and will receive updates via e-newsletter. The Arthur Ross Gallery presents art from a wide range of media, periods, cultures and traditions. Information: https://tinyurl.com/rossfriend

Members of ICA will have the chance to attend members-only exhibition previews with artists and curators. ICA has championed artists and exhibited artwork for more than 50 years. Membership is free for current Penn students and $25 for non-Penn students. Non-student memberships begin at $50, with additional benefits available at each level. Details are available at https://icaphila.org/support/

Book Drive: Help build an elementary school student’s home library with a book from the Mirrors Collection! This hand-picked collection, created by the Penn Libraries’ Community Engagement Program, focuses on social justice, health, and emotional literacy, highlighting stories that reflect students’ lived experiences. Get ideas for your own holiday gifts or contribute to the book drive to support students in West Philadelphia! More information: https://tinyurl.com/Fallmirrors2020

Botanical Beauty: Morris Arboretum offers great holiday gifts, starting with a Morris Arboretum membership. Members of the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth, receive free admission all year long; a 10% discount in the Shop and Café and discounts on educational classes and excursions; Seasons newsletter; admission privileges to over 300 gardens and arboreta through the American Horticulture Society; discounts for local garden centers and priceless memories of visiting the garden in every season. Memberships start at $65 and can be purchased online at http://www.morrisarboretum.org/membership.shtml or by calling (215) 247-5777 ext. 205.

Detection Dogs: Shop through Superfit Canine to get the latest Penn Vet Working Dog Center merchandise, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Working Dog Center’s mission, at http://capable-canine.com/shop/

Green Greetings: Send a holiday eCard through Penn Business Services this year and promote sustainability while sending your wishes. The newly redesigned website include holiday cards with scenes from Penn. Choose your cards at https://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/ecard2/welcome/

Literary Lovers:  Friends of the Kelly Writers House help sustain seminars, readings, webcasts and podcasts. Friends are acknowledged on the Writers House website and receive a copy of the Writers House Annual, which acknowledges their gift. Membership levels begin at $40 and go up to $2,500. Information: http://writing.upenn.edu/wh/support/become.php

Marvelous Museum: Give the gifts of adventure and discovery with a full year’s membership to the Penn Museum. Members enjoy unlimited general admission; access to exclusive exhibition previews and special events; a subscription to Expedition magazine; and discounts in the Museum Shop (15%) and the Museum Cafe (10%). To select the right membership for a loved one, call (215) 898-5093 or visit https://www.penn.museum/give-join/membership

Save the Stages: The mission of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live music venues and promoters throughout the United States, including World Cafe Live. Tell your legislators to save independent music venues and donate to benefit the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund at https://tinyurl.com/saveourstagesNIVA

Stage Spectacular: Treat loved ones to live performances streamed from the Annenberg Center theatres. Gift certificates, available in any amount, are redeemable for all 2020-2021 virtual season performances: https://tickets.annenbergcenter.org/gift/add.aspx

Support West Philly Businesses: Donate to local businesses and organizations in need through University City District’s West Philly Forward campaign. Choose who to directly support below. Can’t decide? Donate to UCD, who will split 100% of funds equally among all participating businesses and organizations. Learn more at https://www.westphillyforward.com/

Sweet Sounds: Give the gift of a membership to Penn’s member-supported radio station, WXPN 88.5 FM, by pledging a donation at https://xpn.secure.force.com/donate. Membership levels begin at $5 per month, with a variety of thank you gifts attached to certain amounts. Members will receive a discount at many local businesses and institutions with their XPN Member Card.

The department of music at Penn established the Friends of Music to enhance and promote student and professional musical performances across Penn’s campus. Friends receive concert mailings and an annual newsletter along with invitations to special student and professional performances sponsored by the department of music. Become an Individual Friend starting at $50. Information: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/music/friends-music13

This article is related to the Penn Bookstore Catalog and E-Card Website Redesign articles.