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.
Upcoming Events
Vendors and Crafters Needed | Indoor Show
Vendors and Crafters Welcome! Sign up now to reserve a space for our 4th Annual Fall Craft and Vendor Show in downtown Maquoketa. The event will be held in conjunction…
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Slavery, Emancipation, and Iowa’s Civil War
Join us Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 pm for a lecture on slavery, emancipation, and the war experience of Black Iowans by Leslie A. Schwalm Professor Emeritus, History and Gender,…
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Current Exhibitions
Suspended Ascent: A collection of paintings, sculpture and written works | Laura Vincent-Arnold
Laura Vincent-Arnold will have her artwork on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of July and August, 2025. The public is invited to meet Laura during an Artist’s…
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Take Me to the Mountains – Original collages and enlargements | Amber Williams
Amber Williams will have her art on display in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of July and August, 2025. The public is invited to meet…
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Weekly Recurring Events
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
