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

An Invitation to MAE’s Holiday Celebration

Please join us on Sunday, December 8 for our annual Holiday Celebration!

Current Exhibitions

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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Wreaths Representing the States of the U.S.A. | Doris Hazer

Maquoketan Doris Hazer will have many of her wreaths on display during the months of October and November 2024. Stop in to see them in the South Alcove at Maquoketa…
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Weekly Recurring Events

Coffee Chat @ MAE

Every Thursday @ 10 AM – Informal, open chat…and COFFEE!

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: Barn Board Painting Session 2

YOUTH (& ADULTS) CREATE: Barn Board Painting Session 2 We have added another opportunity to takethe Barn Board Painting Workshop!  Cost: $20.00 per personAges: 9 – AdultThis session will be held…
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FULL – 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 person Ages: 9 – Adult All Youth & Adults Create Workshops are…
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