Past Events

Black History Month Program: Sankofa Experience presented by Afriwell Hub Join us for a special Black History Month program rooted in storytelling, art, and cultural dialogue. Inspired by the Akan…
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Stop in to meet our artists and enjoy light refreshments. Shelly Hinz will have her sports-related photography on display during January and February. Shelly is known across Eastern Iowa for…
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Join us for our annual Holiday Celebration, as well as enjoy an artists’ reception with Dave Stauffer and Erica Mohr. Refreshments will be served and music will be provided by…
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U OF I ENGAGEMENT AND THE ARTS   Artist Junli Song will discuss her art practice which revolves around world-building, storytelling, and research. She creates work across various media from printmaking…
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  In collaboration with our friends at the Maquoketa Public Library, we will host a reception for the Tiny Art Show on October 13 from 5 – 7 PM at…
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Artists Reception with Theresa Ganzer-Blitgen and Kent Crawford Friday, July 7th | 5 to 7 pm Meet local Bellevue artist, Theresa Ganzer-Blitgen, and Maquoketa photographer, Kent Crawford, for an Artists…
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Holiday Celebration at Maquoketa Art Experience Meet. Greet. Enjoy. Holiday music by Dre’ Saunders Conversations Hors d’oeuvres and Beverages

Holiday Craft and Vendor Show 11:00 to 2:00 – Craft and Vendor Show featuring local crafters plus a bake sale 11:00 to 1:00 – Face painting  and kids crafts Donations…
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Maquoketa Art Experience, in partnership with the University of Iowa – ArtShare, is excited to host performances by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts Wilder-Hill Players! Saturday, November…
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Kaydenn String Quartet – University of Iowa Maquoketa Art Experience is pleased to host the University of Iowa’s Kaydenn String Quartet. Musicians include Dominique-archambeau, Adrian-gomexhernande, Junhong-zhou, Sengho-wang Refreshments provided. Free…
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Window Art of Maquoketa – Downtown Art & Wine Walk The WAM Downtown Art & Wine Walk will kick off our first Window Art in Maquoketa (WAM) event Saturday, October 22,…
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MAQTOBERFEST Indoor Craft and Vendor Sale Handmade paper and stationery, bookbinding, soaps, woodworking, tumblers, pens, magnets, numerous arts and crafts, Watkins, and more!

Mitchell Widmer – Baritone Soloist Performance with Chieh-Chun (Anna) Chen – Pianist Mitchell Widmer, baritone, has performed roles including Gugliemo in Così fan tutte, Orpheus in Telemann’s Orpheus, Papageno in Die…
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Hosted by MAE and The Maquoketa Public Library Don’t Miss this Extraordinary Story  Free and open to the Public | 124 S Main       My name is Kim Carr and…
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Artist Reception Please join us in honoring our featured Women Artists from the Midwest Artist’s Reception: Friday, April 15 | 4-6 pm Free and open to the public. Invite your…
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