Where Can You Find Joanne Wishart Cards & Gifts This Christmas?
As Christmas approaches and the festive season begins to sparkle, many of you start looking for that perfect gift — something meaningful, personal, and full of character. While we absolutely love owning and running the Joanne Wishart Gallery in Cullercoats, we simply couldn’t sustain our creative business without the support of our wonderful community of independent stockists across the region and beyond.
These shops — all small businesses themselves — proudly sell our cards, prints, gifts, and artwork, helping us reach customers far and wide. We’re incredibly grateful for their support, enthusiasm, and shared passion for championing local art.
Below are just a few of the fabulous independents where you can find Joanne Wishart cards and gifts this Christmas:
The Aln Gift Shop - Alnmouth
Prints & Cards
A beautiful local gift shop with curated displays, full of thoughtful treats and local treasures.
Blagdon Gallery
Cards & Prints
A large art gallery showcasing a vibrant mix of regional artists — a wonderful spot for discovering new favourites.
Brightwater Gallery
Prints & Paintings
Nestled in the heart of Northumberland, this gallery offers original artworks and high-quality prints with a warm welcome.
Sunnyhills Farm Shop
Card Spinner full of Festive and local cards.
Perfect for picking up a bright, cheerful card while enjoying delicious local produce.
Farne Gifts – Seahouses
Card Spinner stocked with Christmas and Seaside Cards. An aladdin's cave of seaside-inspired gifts — ideal for holidaymakers and locals alike.
Drift Seahouse
Stock a print browser full of northumberland Prints, they offer picture framing and local crafts.
Links Art Gallery – Whitley Bay
Card Spinner, Prints & Framed Canvas Prints
The best coffee in Whitley bay surrounded by local art.
Dockside Gallery – Tweedmouth
Prints
A lovely gallery supporting local artists and makers, just over the bridge from Berwick.
Earsdon Plant Centre
A card spinner full of festive and local greetings cards.
National Glass Centre Sunderland
A full card spinner and print browser in stunning gift shop dedicated to high quality craftsmanship and local arts.
Morpeth Chantry
Find a large selection of my greetings cards, prints and gifts in this gorgeous old building perfectly curated with the best of the North East’s creative talent. It’s your one stop shop for local handmade gifts.
Shopping Small Matters More Than Ever This Christmas
This week we celebrate Colour Friday, Festive Friday, Indie Friday and Small Business Saturday. Phew that's a lot BUT all worthy campaigns promoting a similar message!
These national campaigns shine a light on the vibrant, diverse world of small businesses, encouraging shoppers to choose creativity and connection over buying from big corporates. You know the ones I mean! The choice is yours...
Instead of mass-produced bargains, let us celebrates gifts with stories — handmade, heartfelt, and created with care.
As an artist and gallery owner, this day is a reminder of why I do what I do. Every piece of art I create has meaning, and hearing why customers choose my work — who they’re gifting it to, where in the world it's travelling — makes my heart full.
Our high streets need us. Every share on social media, every recommendation to a friend, every purchase — it all helps keep independent shops like our gallery open, thriving, and adding colour to communities like Cullercoats.
🎁 Why Shopping Local Matters This Christmas
Choosing to shop local means:
🌟 Strengthening Our Community
Your purchase supports our family, livelihood, and the creative fabric of our local area.
🎨 Supporting Craftsmanship
Every piece is created with skill, passion, and purpose — something you just can’t mass-produce.
💛 Keeping High Streets Vibrant
Independent shops like our gallery bring warmth, personality, and character to our towns.
🤝 Building Real Connections
Buying from small businesses often means buying directly from the maker — a connection that makes your gifts even more meaningful.
🖼️ A Warm Invitation
If you're visiting the coast this festive season — or browsing from the comfort of your home — I’d love to welcome you to the Joanne Wishart Gallery in Cullercoats or online. From colourful coastal artwork and prints to cards and unique gifts , every item is created by myself to bring a little joy to your life.
