IMAS Gift Shop
Find an Artful Gift
Whether you need vibrant new artwork for your home, a thoughtful gift for a friend, or an artful souvenir, The Museum Store is a great place to find gifts for all ages. Products in store include original works by local artists, handmade jewelry, art books, posters, cards and journals, accessories and apparel, and more.
Our unique collection of rocks and minerals, such as geodes and crystals will excite the geologists in you; and our variety of art and science kits will inspire creativity and ingenuity. The Museum Shop also contains a vibrant collection of jewelry from local artisans and occasional promotional items from traveling exhibits. Also, don’t forget to pick up an IMAS t-shirt, teddy bear or coffee mug on your way out.
Sales from The Museum Store support the mission of the International Museum of Art & Science and help our local community artists.
All members of the International Museum of Art & Science receive a discount of 10% at the Gift Shop.
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Artist Feature
Meet Isaac Lopez Garcia, a talented young artisan with a skill and passion for all things crochet.
Isaac is a local crochet artisan raised in McAllen and graduate of Lamar Academy under the International Baccalaureate Program. It was there that Isaac was first introduced to the art of crochet (krow•shay). During his junior year, under the load of academic research papers and deadlines, he felt the need to do something artistic. This is where his love for crocheting began. As it turns out, he was not only a quick learner but became enamored with the craft.
Isaac began with making scarves and beanies and selling them at school. Fast forward, a few months later his school hosted a market where he signed up to be a vendor. Much to his surprise he sold so many of his crochet items which included scarves, beanies, and animal plushies. He felt immense gratitude that people appreciated his hand made crochet pieces and purchased items for themselves or to gift to others. This inspired him to continue learning and improving his craft.
He devoted himself to making all sorts of stuffed animals and soon enough decided to rent a spot inside the Bargain Bazaar, now known as the Mercado District. It didn’t take long to leave the nest and venture into the Marketplace from here in McAllen to Port Isabel and beyond. It has been six years now since he’s been involved in numerous festivals and local markets. It has been a joyful experience from meeting other talented artisans, getting to know people in his community, in addition to self-discovery, reflection and personal growth.
I am delighted for the opportunity to be one of the few selected artisans to have shelf space at the IMAS gift shop. I am excitingly grateful for this opportunity, as I feel this collaboration provides me with a level of recognition, appreciation, and to reach a broader audience. Nevertheless, I believe there will be many more new experiences to discover as I valiantly persist in my pursuit of my passion for crocheting; always believing in me and my art.
Thank you, IMAS, for supporting handmade and small businesses.
With much Gratitude, Isaac
