Gift Shop
Friday & Saturday
10 to 2
The Geisler-Penquite Gift Shop
Stop by and discover a one-of-a-kind decor item for your home or find an exciting gift for someone special — all while supporting a local non-profit with a great mission. And: 100% of profits are used for creative activities for youth in our community.
Friday and Saturday, 10 to 2
Or by appointment: 641 792 1391
Our unique shop is the best-kept secret in Newton! We invite you to come in and view the latest selection of paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and home decor items all beautifully displayed in our 1500-square-foot store. With items priced from $1 to more than $16,000, everyone can easily find a special gift or something that expresses their personal style.
Our huge inventory includes all types of media: from metal and carved wood sculptures; to blown glass and watercolor, acrylic and pastel art; to clay pots, resin works and all types of fabric pieces.
Remember, all profits from gift shop sales are used for creative activities for area youth. Find out more.
Terri Ayres, Volunteer Manager
Geisler-Penquite Gift Shop Terri brings more than 30 years as an interior designer and a former visual merchandiser to her role as gift shop manager. She is also a long-time board member and CAA is extraordinarily fortunate to benefit from her time and talents.
In choosing items for the shop, Terri and a team of associates select from a wide range of artwork. Their emphasis focuses on regional and Iowa artists (a few from right here at CAA). They particularly enjoy finding items with unique style as well as ethnic pieces, textiles and pottery.
How the Gift Shop Got Its Name
The Geisler-Penquite Gift Shop was named to honor Harold and Mavis Geisler, and Loren and Cecil Penquite. Early and ongoing grants from the Geisler-Penquite Foundation, benefitting qualified and mission-aligned Jasper County non-profits, have been vital to the Gift Shop and we are grateful for their continued support.