Our 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.
Maquoketa Art Experience (MAE) is a 501(c)(3) 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.
November 8, 2026 | Artists’ Reception – Easton Valley Schools
Join us from 2-4 pm on Sunday, November 8th to meet some of the talented art students and their instructor from Easton Valley School. Take time to browse the gallery…
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December 6, 2026 Noon to 4:00 pm | Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
VENDORS AND CRAFTERS NEEDED! If you are interested in being a vendor at the 5th annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show, please fill out the form linked here: Holiday Craft &…
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September & October 2026 | Vox Obscura: From the Shadows | Artwork of Forrest Grey and Nolan Smith
Two Maquoketa artists, Forrest Grey and Nolan Smith, have joined forces to present art from the spookier side of life. Their artwork will be on display at Maquoketa Art Experience…
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Weekly Recurring Events
MAE Weekly Coffee Chat
Every Thursday* @ 10 AM – Informal, open chat…and COFFEE! *Subject to change. Check our calendar for the most up-to-date information
Open Studio Every Thursday | 11 to 2
Open Studio Every Thursday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Feel free to come and create or just unwind in our relaxed and beautiful setting every Thursday from 11 am to…
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WORKSHOP IS FULL September 19, 2026 | Power Wood Carving Goldfinch Workshop
Click here to see full size image About Marie McDonough: Marie McDonough is a dedicated woodcarver and pyrographer whose artistic journey began in the 1980s. She learned the fundamentals of…
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October 29, 2026 | 6:00 pm | Halloween Cake Decorating Class
Create a Show-Stopping Cake for the Halloween Season! Join experienced cake decorator Cathy Seyfert for a fun, hands-on evening of cake decorating. Learn professional techniques including piping, roses, and buttercream flowers while creating…
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