Two Maquoketa artists, Forrest Grey and Nolan Smith, have joined forces to present art from the spookier side of life. Their artwork will be on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during September and October 2026. Vox Obscura gives a voice to some of the oddities we normally conceal. These artists were inspired by musings of humanity, afflictions, symbolism, and surrealism.

Forrest and Nolan have an affinity for the spooky, celebrating their marriage on Halloween Day.  Both artists are self-taught. Nolan will primarily display charcoal and colored pencil pieces. Forrest will focus on oil pastel, graphite, and other materials.

When you find shadows, you can also find light.  Join us for an experience amongst shadows and the light that casts them.

Also featuring art from the Dubuque Area Arts Collective (DAAC)*. DAAC is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for growth and development for new and emerging artists of all media in Dubuque, Iowa, and the surrounding communities.

Plan to join us for an Artists’ Reception on Saturday, September 12th, from 5-7 pm

*Artists include:

 Forrest Grey

 Nolan Smith

 Cheryl Hermansen

 Scott Goedert

 Kiley Watters

 Raina Costello

 Mad Funk-Bies

 Theresa Blitgen-Ganzer

 Erica Wilson

 Andy Max

 Anne Mcgee Tibbitts

 Michael Pedersen

 Vickie Klinkhammer

 Levi Dylan Burzlaff-Luett

 Peggy Jo Brekke

 Mackenzie Witman

 Rodrigo Marin

 Thomas Wisor