P&R: Would you bring a gift?

whitsy

A good friend and fellow teacher is having a reception for her art show this evening. At first I was thinking I'd get her a bottle of wine and a card as a little congratulations, but I realized I don't think I've ever seen her drink wine. I don't feel like champagne is good either, because she can't drink at her show and I doubt she'd crack it open at home.

What do you think? Should I bring a gift? If so, any suggestions? $10-$15.

P&R; school is starting. I'll check back at lunch.

dumdumfroggie

Is it a private reception, or is it together with a bunch of other artists?

Unless, it was private, honestly, I don't think I'd bring anything.  FI is an artist, and when he has shows, if they are with other artists, he really doesn't have any place to put things.  You could always just give her the card (and if you feel like it, a GC), at work.  

ski2play

I agree with Dumdum, if it is a private showing and you want you could take her a small bouquet of flowers in celebration.

SparrowSong

I guess not, since I just went to my friend's show last week and I didn't bring anything. She really just seemed to be happy to have the support and the bodies filling the room I think. But now I kind of feel bad I didn't bring a card or something. It just didn't even occur to me, so I'm hoping that's because it wasn't necessary, not because I'm a dunce. 

babe915

When I was in a show no one brought gifts, some brought flowers but that was only famliy. I would say just show up and be there, that is more than enough!

kfras

I agree with bringing maybe a nice bouquet of flowers. As a little congratulations. I'm sure she will be happy that you are just there supporting her, but the flowers might make her feel extra special. Other than that, I wouldn't go buying gifts.