Edouard Bobaut, Premiere Niege au Luxembourg, 1955; part of the "Heart of the Holiday" show at Jackson Fine Art, through 12/23.
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Local galleries offer some of the finest holiday finds of the season

It’s that time of year again: when shoppers rack their minds for the best presents to buy loved ones for the holidays. But fret not, as galleries across Atlanta are heralding the season with shows, sales and special pieces of art perfect for holiday giving. Gifting artwork may not be your most familiar choice for a present, but is one that will be treasured for years to come, by novice and experienced collectors alike.

Anne Irwin Fine Art presents a holiday tradition and crowd pleaser with its annual “Small Works Show,” which features more than 30 talented artists, including Gary Bodner, Barbara Olsen, David Arms and Anne Neilson, happening through 12/31. 25 Bennett St., Atlanta 30309. (404) 352-1855; anneirwinfineart.com

Gregg Irby Fine Art has an array of new paintings on view at affordable holiday prices, just in time for December. 3725 Powers Ferry Rd., Suite A, Atlanta 30342. (404) 941-9787; greggirbyfineart.com 

Hagedorn Foundation Gallery’s talented roster of artists provides more than a dozen small works that are perfect for holiday giving, through 1/10. 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 25, Atlanta 30305. (404) 492-7718; hagedornfoundationgallery.org

Jackson Fine Art presents a heartwarming collection of photography celebrating the beauty of true love in its “Heart of the Holiday” show this month, through 12/23. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave., Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-3739; jacksonfineart.com

Lagerquist Art Gallery presents two holiday shows this month. The gallery’s Christmas showcase displays “reality-based abstractions” by Larry Forgard until 12/23, while “Unwrapping New Traditions” draws attention to new works in a variety of styles and media, through 12/30. 3235 Paces Ferry Pl., NW, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-8273; lagerquistgallery.net

Lumière Gallery has created an online exhibition dubbed the “Holiday Collector’s Edition,” which highlights more than 60 specially selected photographs illustrating seasonal themes, through 12/23. 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Building 5, Suite 29B Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-0100; lumieregallery.net

Reinike Gallery hosts its annual Holiday Group Show, featuring new paintings by resident gallery artists, through 12/22. 789 Miami Cir., Atlanta 30324. (404) 364-0490; reinikegallery.com

Swan Coach House holds its “Little Things Mean A Lot” event through 1/9. This show and sale showcases more than 200 works of art in a variety of media by contemporary Georgia artists. 3130 Slaton Dr., NW, Atlanta 30305. (404) 266-2636; swancoachhouse.com

Thomas Deans Fine Art’s Holiday Exhibition reveals a rare combination of 20 works by 20th-century masters like Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, plus a variety of modern works for beginning and experienced collectors. 22-B Bennett St., Atlanta 30309. (404) 352-3778; thomasdeans.com

Whitespace offers a supreme cross section of works from many of its most popular artists, a festive selection for anyone with a penchant for contemporary art. Through 1/2 814 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, 30307. (404) 688-1892; whitespace814.com