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
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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Meeting of the Eastern Iowa Art Society (EIAS)
Come and spend an hour hearing from your peers and exchanging information. No cost to attend. No membership is required.
Current Exhibitions
Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild Exhibit
Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild Exhibit September and October 2025 Artist Reception | September 21st Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM The Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild was organized…
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David Stauffer Presents The Wonderful World of Art
David Stauffer Presents The Wonderful World of Art David Stauffer’s artwork will be on display during the months of November and December, 2025 in the Osterhaus Family Gallery at Maquoketa…
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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
Adult Beginning Pottery Course SESSION 2 – REGISTER BY 9/9
***FLASH SALE!!*** Interest was so great, we have added another session! Hurry! Registration ends Tuesday, September 9 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
