About
Welcome to VirtuArte™, where we believe that a truly meaningful gift is an art form—one that deepens relationships and transforms appreciation into lasting connections. We are a discerning tastemaker and concierge partner, known for global artisan curation, impeccable presentation, and effortless execution.
At VirtuArte, we provide a high-touch, luxury gifting service that is deeply personal, allowing you, a relationship-driven leader, to express your gratitude with confidence and aplomb. Our mission is to help you transcend transactional gift-giving and create a genuine, memorable experience for those who matter most.
What We Stand For
VirtuArte is an artful approach to corporate gift-giving that fosters meaningful relationships. We see genuine appreciation as a thoughtful investment in the people who drive your success—your clients, your team, and your partners. Our brand is built on the principles of Purposeful Curation, Lasting Connection, and Effortless Execution.
We go beyond the expected to source gifts that are not only beautiful and useful but also hold a deeper story, as each gift you give is both personal and purposeful. When possible and appropriate, we source sustainably, so when you choose VirtuArte, you are also choosing to support global artisans and preserve traditional craftsmanship. Gifts selected by VirtuArte reflect your recipient’s interests and your values.
Who We Serve: Our Clients
Do your clients and team feel known and genuinely appreciated?
VirtuArte is for relationship-driven leaders who reject “check-the-box” gifting and want to invest in their relationships with their customers and employees. We serve business-to-business service providers who understand that intentional appreciation has a profound relational impact.
When you give a gift selected by VirtuArte, it reflects your recipient’s world and your values. Each selection feels luxurious, personal, and purposeful, so your recipients feel seen and valued. When you select VirtuArte as your luxury gifting partner, you transform appreciation into lasting connection through curated, useful, and beautiful gifts, cards, and experiences. We are here for those moments that matter—from client onboarding and milestone wins to renewals and heartfelt recognition—providing a one-of-a-kind solution when you need the perfect, high-quality gift that you cannot think of or find anywhere else.
Our Approach to Luxury Gift-Giving
At VirtuArte, our process is tailored to flawlessly execute your gifting strategy with minimal effort on your part. We use our end-to-end discovery process to develop your unique appreciation strategy, ensuring every gift is aligned with your goals and values.
First, we get to know you and your recipients!
We work with you to understand your vision, listening closely so that all gifts selected for your review are a perfect fit. We can even assist you in gathering the information we need to ensure the gifts you give are truly meaningful to your recipients.
Next, we curate with care.
We carefully curate three sustainably sourced and appropriate gift selections from all over the globe for your review. This is where our culturally informed search and global artisan network shine, offering you unique and distinctive options that you won’t find anywhere else.
Finally, we handle the execution.
Once you have selected your preference, we procure the item and package it with our signature presentation. We elegantly wrap it with the enclosure of your choice—usually a hand-written note or story card—and ship it, providing you with the tracking code so you are aware of its arrival. VirtuArte is exquisite benevolence delivered with your direction.
Building Client Relationships That Last
Most businesses optimize for the wrong thing when trying to appreciate customers.
VirtuArte’s Founder, Deborah Myers talked with Karl Pontau on The Human Connection Podcast about why end-of-year “tick the box” gifting actually does more damage than sending nothing, and what personalized appreciation actually unlocks.
The real issue? Businesses ask icebreaker questions but never listen to the answers. “Do you have plans for the weekend? How was your weekend? Going on vacation?” They’re more interested in getting to the business topic. So at the end of the year, they panic and send generic gifts: a bottle of wine, a fruit basket, a tin of popcorn. That “tick the box” gifting says, “We don’t know you that well; our relationship is bland.”
This episode breaks down:
- Why listening to icebreaker answers gives you everything you need to know about customers as people
- How one client got a handcrafted pen from decommissioned bourbon barrels (his favorite brand) with his initials engraved, and replied “WOW” in all caps
- Why a CPA’s beach tote bag + lake house mugs (tied to the client’s financial goals) led to a LinkedIn post about surprise and delight
- Not your typical gifting advice (this one requires listening!)
Speak Up and Stand Your Ground
This conversation isn’t about gifting or appreciation…
It is about relationships, however. It’s about what happens when gratitude is precise rather than performative, and how, when gestures are chosen with care rather than scale, it breathes meaning into the presentation.
The smallest act, when chosen with intention, can carry more truth than the grandest campaign. When you honor presence over transaction, you cultivate the quiet power of choosing a life of purpose and living your life on purpose.
Tune in to Episode 34 of the Remembering the Forgotten Podcast, a conversation between host Markus Neukom and VirtuArte’s own Deborah Myers. Deborah has spent decades building relationships by intersecting business with intention.
About
Deborah Myers, Founder
VirtuArte is led by Deborah Myers, a trusted advisor, guide, coach, and strategist. With a rich background in international economic development, Deborah spent a decade at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), followed by roles in multinational corporations where she continued to work on international issues and travel extensively. She collaborated with organizations like the Gates Foundation and UNICEF, focusing on making a global impact.
Inspired by the unique and often endangered craftsmanship she discovered on her travels, Deborah launched VirtuArte in 2009. Her vision was to create a market for artists and artisans from the developing world, providing them with a sustainable income and helping to preserve their traditional skills.
This has evolved into a service incorporating her eye for beauty and her strategic mind, as she develops relationship-building opportunities and carefully curated gift options for clients who value relationships and want to demonstrate that.
She holds a BA from UCLA and an MA from Central Michigan University and currently resides in Berkeley, CA. Deborah’s extensive experience and passion for global artistry are the heart of the VirtuArte brand.
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We invite you to experience gracious giving.
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