If the three kings of Epiphany fame visit my manger this holiday, I know what gifts I hope they would bring — and it wouldn’t be frankincense and myrrh. It would be the gift of art.

King one could bring the gift of experiencing it. King two would bring pieces of art I could keep and view at home all the time. King three would have me unwrap the incredible gift of actually making art.

They are alternately known as the wise men, and those particular gifts would be very wise indeed.

Instead of one more sweater, yet another cellphone or an expensive bottle of spirits, how about being wise by giving at least one of those three levels of art?

We are blessed (good word this time of year) with excellent art museums within easy reach. Sure, they have some days free for the public, but they all

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