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

There are no upcoming events at this time

Current Exhibitions

Kurt Ullrich | Personal Collection of Iowa State Fair Photographs plus His Collection of Regional Artists Lithography & Originals

Local Artist and Author, Kurt Ullrich, will have his Iowa State Fair photography collection on display during February and March, 2024. The North Gallery will include his photography, most notably…
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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

Writing Workshop

  Elevate your writing skills at our upcoming workshop featuring poet Koada Heacock of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop! During the first half of the workshop, the instructor will discuss craft…
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Poured Painting Workshop with Barb Bowman

Register online for the Poured Painting Workshop HERE

$25