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.
July 7 & 9, 2026 | Community Mural Painting Workshops
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July 10, 2026 | Artists’ Reception | Phil Roeder and Andrew Raeside
Artists Phil Roeder and Andrew Raeside will have their work on display during July and August. An artists’ reception will be held on July 10th from 5 to 7 pm.…
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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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July 7 & 9, 2026 | Community Mural Painting Workshops
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July 17 -19, 2026 | 3-Day Pastel Painting Workshop with Ellen Wagener
3-DAY PASTEL PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST ELLEN WAGENER Join internationally recognized pastel artist Ellen Wagener for a three-day workshop focused exclusively on landscape painting in pastel. Designed for artists of…
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