Events

  • MAE Weekly Coffee Chat

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    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

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    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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  • Crochet & Chat

    Second and Fourth Thursdays at Maquoketa Brewery at 6:00 pm  Maquoketa Art Experience and Maquoketa Public Library are working together to host a fun and crafty social hour. Bring your current knit/crochet work in progress and chat with other crafters at Maquoketa Brewing (110 S Main St Suite A) on the second and fourth Thursday of the month…
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  • Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild Exhibit

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild Exhibit September and October 2025 Artist Reception | September 21st     Time:  2:00 – 4:00 PM       The Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild was organized in 1983 to educate and encourage members in the quilting arts; encourage high standards in color, design, and construction of the quilted medium; and stimulate interest…
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  • FREE! Figure Drawing Open Studio

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    The studio sessions are FREE, but registration is required. Click the link below to register: Figure Drawing Open Studio Registration Form

  • David Stauffer Presents The Wonderful World of Art

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

     David Stauffer Presents The Wonderful World of Art David Stauffer's artwork will be on display during the months of November and December, 2025 in the Osterhaus Family Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience. An Artists Reception will be held at Maquoketa Art Experience on Sunday, December 7th from 5-7. The public is invited and no RSVP…
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  • Our Furry Friends | Drawings by Erica Mohr

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Plan to view Erica Mohr's art while it's on display during November and December 2025 at Maquoketa Art Experience. Erica's creations will be on display in the south gallery and you'll have an opportunity to meet her on Sunday, December 7th from 5-7 at an Artists' Reception. Erica has an eye for bringing furry friends…
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  • FREE! Figure Drawing Open Studio #2

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    The studio sessions are FREE, but registration is required. Click the link below to register: Figure Drawing Open Studio Registration Form

  • African Vibes Tour | Featuring Samuel Nalangira

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    African Vibes Tour - Drumming, Music & Storytelling with Samuel Nalangira Join us for an unforgettable cultural experience featuring Ugandan-born multi-instrumentalist and teaching artist Samuel Nalangira. Through vibrant African drumming, traditional instruments, and captivating storytelling, Samuel brings the spirit of East African heritage to life. This interactive event is perfect for all ages and includes…
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  • Winter Craft and Vendor Show

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Looking for unique holiday gifts, home decor, hand-crafted items, or baked goods? You'll find it all here at Maquoketa Art Experience on December 7th. Downtown Maquoketa will be buzzing with activity so bring your family to the craft and vendor show and stay for the annual "It's a Wonderful Life in Maquoketa" and kick off…
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  • Chasing Greatest: A Photo Exhibit by Shelly Hinz

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Shelly Hinz will have her photography on display during the months of January & February 2026. Shelly is well-known in the area for her ability to capture in-the-moment and unique photos at athletic events in Eastern Iowa. Shelly's work will be displayed in the Osterhaus Family Gallery.                     …
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  • Home | Photography by Kurt Ullrich

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Kurt Ullrich's photography exhibit, entitled HOME, will be on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during January and February 2026. His work will be displayed in the South Gallery for all to enjoy.              “My family moved to Maquoketa when I was a small child, so while my Passport indicates I…
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  • Pam Fetzner Art Exhibit

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Pam Fetzner's Art Will Be On Display During March & April 2026 Stop in to Maquoketa Art Experience to view Pam's art in the South Gallery during March & April. Her art includes landscapes, florals, abstract, and wildlife images. ABOUT PAM FETZNER: I’m an artist who’s absolutely in love with color. Whether it’s splashing vibrant…
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  • Bottom of the Driftless | Photography by Phil Roeder

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Phil Roeder's photography will be on display in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of July and August, 2026.   Centered on a place called Wayward Farms, Bottom of the Driftless documents the rhythms of a family homestead, the framing of adjacent fields, the character of nearby towns, and the encroaching wildness…
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  • Photography of Andrew Raeside

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Andrew Raeside's photography will be on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of July and August, 2026.   ANDREW RAESIDE BIOGRAPHY AND ARTIST STATEMENT It hit me in an instant to become an artist at the age of 12. I remember the moment like yesterday. A sudden spiritual rebirth and everything had changed. I…
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  • Easton Valley Schools Art Exhibit

    Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

    Join us to view and enjoy the artwork of students from Easton Valley Schools. The students' artwork will be displayed in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience in November, 2026.