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

Fantastic Flowers | 3-D Technique Quilting Demo

Want to make a wall hanging or art quilt pop? See how to use floral wire to make 3-D elements creating a very exciting flower. Diane L. Murtha’s Contemporary Fiber…
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Current Exhibitions

Progress in Pastel | Mary Moye-Rowley

View Mary Moye-Rowley’s artwork during December 2024 and January 2025 in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience You can see more of Mary’s work here An Artists Reception with…
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Art Work | Eastern Iowa Art Society

Member artists from the Eastern Iowa Art Society (EIAS) will have their work on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of December 2024 thru January 2025.  An Artists…
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Weekly Recurring Events

Crochet & Chat

Second and Fourth Thursdays at Maquoketa Brewery at 6:00 pm  Maquoketa Art Experience and Maquoketa Public Library are working together to host a fun and crafty social hour. Bring your current knit/crochet work…
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Workshop