Art and Gift Center

Art and Gift Center Artists, Naser and Patricia Shahrivar artists in residence. Accomplished artists in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel. Commission welcome. Art classes available

Portraits, landscapes, pets, florals, and homes.

A selection of past commissions showcases our expertise. For bespoke gifts that make birthdays and holidays truly specia...
05/28/2026

A selection of past commissions showcases our expertise. For bespoke gifts that make birthdays and holidays truly special, please contact us in advance to discuss your requirements. ๐ŸŽจ

05/20/2026

โ€œWhispers of the Moonlite Vale of Secrecy โ€œ
Patricia Shahrivar

05/07/2026

We're so excited to announce our upcoming exhibit Call for Art: Connections & Community ๐Ÿ’›

This summer exhibit is all about the people, places, and relationships that shape us โ€” family, friends, neighbors, chosen family, pets, shared experiences, and the communities that keep us connected. Interpret this theme in their your own unique way, in any medium.

Artists can submit up to 2 pieces for the themed exhibit, plus up to 2 additional works for our Regional Gallery.

๐Ÿ“ Artwork drop-off dates:
Sunday, May 31 | 1โ€“4 PM
Monday, June 1 | 3โ€“6 PM

Questions? Reach out to Cherish Criswell at [email protected]

Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, June 4 from 5โ€“7 PM โ€” the exhibit will be on view through August 2, 2026!

Image: I GREW SILENT ๏ปฟby Patricia Shahrivar

Were you aware that we do portrait commissions? A sample of a few past works check them out. If you are interested in le...
04/30/2026

Were you aware that we do portrait commissions?
A sample of a few past works check them out. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us.

UPDATE: Considerable progress has been made since the last update, with numerous additions and improvements finalized. W...
04/29/2026

UPDATE:

Considerable progress has been made since the last update, with numerous additions and improvements finalized. We are pleased to share the recent developments.
The work continues โ€ฆ can you tell us how many characters it has taken to create this amazing piece?

Looking through some files and found these pet portraits. I have done quite a few but unfortunately I was not as good ab...
04/26/2026

Looking through some files and found these pet portraits. I have done quite a few but unfortunately I was not as good about taking some good photos of them.

02/22/2026
This beauty has been around for a while and we are extremely pleased to say she has found a new and permanent home! ORIG...
08/09/2025

This beauty has been around for a while and we are extremely pleased to say she has found a new and permanent home! ORIGINAL SOLD! Prints are still available so if you are interested in a print please feel free to message us and we can go over details with you.
โ€œSanctuary โ€œ Dyersville, Iowa - Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier Parrish

Congratulations ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ to you Naser Shahrivar! Not too shabby, Coverfly has placed your screenplay within the top 10% and on...
06/18/2025

Congratulations ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ to you Naser Shahrivar! Not too shabby, Coverfly has placed your screenplay within the top 10% and on the Red List!
Now that is something to boast about!

With Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท in the news so much lately this is a much more positive topic.

Naser has been working diligently on the revision of his novel โ€œThe Persian Lover/Creed and Greedโ€ and has hopes of publishing it soon. Watch for the upcoming announcements.

Thank you screenplay competition

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Maquoketa, IA
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