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.
June 30, 2026 Deadline | MAE Community Writing & Art Contest “What America Means to Me”
Find Contest Guidelines & Submission Form HERE
June 27, 2026 | Piano Performance feat. Dr. Canlin Qiu(邱璨琳)
Dr. Canlin Qiu(邱璨琳) is an active pianist and scholar. She recently earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano from the University of Iowa, where she held teaching assistantships…
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May & June 2026 | Capturing Light | Pamela Hiatt
Pamela Hiatt will have her artwork on display in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience during May and June 2026. An Artists’ Reception will be held on May 3rd…
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May & June 2026 | Passing it On! | Artwork of James and MJ Tenney
James and MJ Tenney will have their artwork on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during May and June, 2026. Their artwork will be displayed in the Osterhaus Family Gallery. There…
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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 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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August 10-13, 2026 | YogArt Summer Camp
Register by June 30 and get $5 off! Click the first link below to register one or your first child at the regular price. Click the second link to register…
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