Maquoketa Art Experience (MAE) is a non-profit organization established in 2008 and located in downtown Maquoketa, Iowa. MAE is dedicated to arts education, fostering an appreciation of the arts and to building community by engaging the residents of Maquoketa and surrounding areas in diverse creative activities.
Mission
To develop and cultivate an expanding interest in art within Jackson County residents and visitors to our community by supporting lifelong learning, sustaining our cultural heritage, and appreciating the arts in our everyday lives.
Upcoming Events
Current Exhibitions
Window Art in Maquoketa (WAM) Fall 2024 Exhibition
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Art Figures of the Quad Cities | Dolls on Display
Stop in to view the creative interpretations made by the talented Art Figures Group of the Quad Cities. Their collections will be on display during the months of October and…
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Weekly Recurring Events
Crochet & Chat
First and Third Thursdays at Maquoketa Art Experience at 1:00 pm Second and Fourth Thursdays at Maquoketa Brewery at 6:00 pm Maquoketa Art Experience and Maquoketa Public Library are working together to host…
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Workshop
YOUTH (& ADULTS) CREATE: COLORED PENCIL VORTEX DRAWINGS
Build your skills at drawing motion and depth! Cost: $5.00 per personAges: 9 – AdultAll Youth & Adults Create Workshops are Saturdays from 1 PM – 2:30 PM
YOUTH (& ADULTS) CREATE: BARN BOARD PAINTING
A popular project to display or give as a gift! ***Sorry! This Workshop is Full***Cost: $20.00 per personAges: 9 – AdultAll Youth & Adults CreateWorkshops are held from 1 -…
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