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SUMMARY:March 1\, 2026 | Sankofa Experience Presented by Afriwell Hub
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month Program: Sankofa Experience presented by Afriwell Hub\nJoin us for a special Black History Month program rooted in storytelling\, art\, and cultural dialogue. Inspired by the Akan word “Sankofa\,” meaning “go back and get it\,” this experience invites participants to reflect on ancestral wisdom and explore how history shapes our present and future.\nProgram Highlights\n\nReflect on the lessons of the past with ancestral wisdom at the core.\nExplore the impact of history on today’s world and the future.\nEngage in music\, conversation\, and shared cultural experiences.\nCreate space for learning\, connection\, and community.\n\nThis event is free and open to everyone. \n \nAbout AfriWell Hub\nCelebrating African Culture | Enriching Communities \nAfriWell Hub is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting African culture through arts\, education\, and wellness. Through music\, storytelling\, dialogue\, and community-based programming\, AfriWell creates inclusive spaces that build cultural understanding\, foster connection\, and strengthen community bonds. \nVisit afriwellhub.org for more information.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/march-1-2026-afriwell-hub-presentation/
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SUMMARY:January 11\, 2026 | Artists' Reception | Shelly Hinz and Kurt Ullrich
DESCRIPTION:Stop in to meet our artists and enjoy light refreshments.\nShelly Hinz will have her sports-related photography on display during January and February. Shelly is known across Eastern Iowa for her talent at capturing in-the-moment sports action.\n \nKurt Ullrich will have his photography entitled “HOME” on display in the South Gallery during January and February. Kurt’s photography captures the essence of Maquoketa and life in the Midwest.\n \nThe gallery and reception are free and open to the public.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/january-11-2026-artists-reception-shelly-hinz-and-kurt-ullrich/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Celebration Plus Artists' Reception | David Stauffer and Erica Mohr
DESCRIPTION: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 the University of Iowa string quartet. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/holiday-celebration-artists-reception-david-stauffer-and-erica-mohr/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:A World In-Between: A Discussion with  Grant Wood Art Colony Fellow Junli Song
DESCRIPTION:U OF I ENGAGEMENT AND THE ARTS\n  \nArtist Junli Song will discuss her art practice which revolves around world-building\, storytelling\, and research. She creates work across various media from printmaking to installation to invent and explore personal mythologies informed by a feminist diasporic perspective. Centering around a female re-imagining of an ancient Chinese headless deity\, the world created within her work exists as an imaginary realm where the liminal becomes a space of alternative existence. \nArtist’s Bio:  \nJunli Song grew up in Chicago\, but lived abroad from 2012-2018 in South Korea\, England\, Italy\, and South Africa. Her studies are similarly widespread: she originally majored in economics and international development at the University of Chicago and the University of Oxford\, respectively\, before returning to the creative path. She completed her MFA at the University of Arkansas with a concentration in printmaking\, and is currently the Grant Wood fellow in printmaking and visiting professor at the University of Iowa. As an artist and storyteller\, she works across a range of media from printmaking and painting to sculpture and animation to explore imagined worlds and personal mythologies. \nWEBSITE \n\nFree and open to the public – Donations appreciated
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/a-world-in-between-a-discussion-with-grant-wood-art-colony-fellow-junli-song/
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CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Tiny Art Show Reception & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn 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 MAE.\n\nMaquoketa Public Library distributed kits to area artists of all ages at the library during the month of September. Participants returned their canvases by September 30th so they could be displayed at the library. From there\, the Tiny Art Show will travel to MAE for the reception.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/tiny-art-show-reception-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:Artists Reception with Theresa Ganzer-Blitgen and Kent Crawford
DESCRIPTION:Artists Reception with Theresa Ganzer-Blitgen and Kent Crawford\nFriday\, July 7th | 5 to 7 pm\n \nMeet local Bellevue artist\, Theresa Ganzer-Blitgen\, and\nMaquoketa photographer\, Kent Crawford\,\nfor an Artists Reception on Friday\, July 7th from 5 to 7 pm.\nTheresa is an incredible local talent who will have her work on display at Maquoketa Art Experience from July 1 through August 31st. Her work is primarily graphite on paper and portraiture and represents a retrospective of the last 30 years. \nKent is a retired Maquoketa Community School District music teacher and now spends his time doing what he loves – Photography! His work is beautiful and can be seen on display from July 1 through August 31st at Maquoketa Art Experience. \nGallery admission is free and is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. \n  \n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/artists-reception-with-theresa-ganzer-blitgen-and-kent-crawford/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Celebration at Maquoketa Art Experience\n \nMeet. Greet. Enjoy.\nHoliday music by Dre’ Saunders\nConversations\nHors d’oeuvres and Beverages
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Maquoketa Art Experience":MAILTO:maq.art.exp@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Holiday Craft and Vendor Show
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Craft and Vendor Show\n \n11:00 to 2:00 – Craft and Vendor Show featuring local crafters plus a bake sale\n11:00 to 1:00 – Face painting  and kids crafts\nDonations accepted
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/holiday-craft-and-vendor-show/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T160000
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SUMMARY:Wilder-Hill Players - University of Iowa
DESCRIPTION: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!\nSaturday\, November 12 @ 2PM\nRefreshments\nFree and open to the public\nDonations welcomed
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/wilder-hill-players-university-of-iowa/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221030T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221030T160000
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SUMMARY:Kaydenn String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Kaydenn String Quartet – University of Iowa\n \nMaquoketa Art Experience is pleased to host the University of Iowa’s Kaydenn String Quartet.\nMusicians include Dominique-archambeau\, Adrian-gomexhernande\, Junhong-zhou\, Sengho-wang\nRefreshments provided. \nFree and open to the public \nDonations welcomed
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/kaydenn-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221022T060000
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SUMMARY:Window Art of Maquoketa - Downtown Art & Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Window Art of Maquoketa – Downtown Art & Wine Walk\n \nThe WAM Downtown Art & Wine Walk will kick off our first Window Art in Maquoketa (WAM) event \nSaturday\, October 22\, 2022 6 – 8 PM. \nStroll through the art displayed in windows in downtown Maquoketa\, visit local galleries\, and enjoy local wine and other refreshments. \nThe Walk will originate at Maquoketa Art Experience (MAE)\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA 52060. Maps will be available identifying the various pieces and locations. \nContact MAE 563-652-9925 or email windowartmaquoketa@gmail.com. \nWAM Participating Locations \nAfter the kick-off event\, continue to enjoy the art displays downtown through January 15!
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/window-art-of-maquoketa-downtown-art-wine-walk/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T140000
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SUMMARY:Maqtoberfest Indoor Craft & Vendor Sale
DESCRIPTION:MAQTOBERFEST Indoor Craft and Vendor Sale\n \nHandmade paper and stationery\, bookbinding\, soaps\, woodworking\, tumblers\, pens\, magnets\, numerous arts and crafts\, Watkins\, and more!
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/maqtoberfest-indoor-craft-vendor-sale/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Widmer – Baritone Soloist Performance with Chieh-Chun (Anna) Chen – Pianist
DESCRIPTION:Mitchell Widmer – Baritone Soloist Performance with Chieh-Chun (Anna) Chen – Pianist\nMitchell Widmer\, baritone\, has performed roles including Gugliemo in Così fan tutte\, Orpheus in Telemann’s Orpheus\, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte\, Il Notario in Gianni Schicchi\, and Colonel Calvary in Patience. Widmer is a recipient of the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium and the US Teaching Assistant Grant with Fulbright Austria. During his time in Geramany Widmer was in the ensemble at Stadttheater Freiburg where he sang the role of Alte Zigeuner in Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Mitchell received his Master’s of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Widmer is a first year D.M.A candidate at UI and a recipient of the Walker Fellowship. \nChieh-Chun (Anna) Chen was born in Kaohsiung City\, Taiwan. She is currently studying for her Doctoral Degree in Piano Performance at the University of Iowa\, with Dr. Uriel Tsachor. In 2016\, she gave a solo performance at Taiwan’s National Concert Hall in Taipei\, and in 2017 attended the World Piano Meeting festival in Coimbra\, Portugal. In February 2019\, she performed Eric Moe’s Grande Etude Brillante in the Red Note Festival at ISU. She is the winner of 2019 ISU Concerto-Aria Competition and performed Liszt’s Piano Concerto No.1 with the University Symphony Orchestra. She also won the first prize in the Illinois State Music Teacher Association Collegiate Piano Solo South Competition in 2019.\n\n \n\n\n\nAdelaide – Beethoven\nMondnacht – Brahms\nUnbewegte laue Luft – Brahms\nChopin Variation Op. 2\nAimons-nous – Saint-Säens\nHôtel – Poulenc\nOne By One – Connie Converse\nWhere She Lies Asleep – Frank Bridge\nLove Went A-Riding – Frank Bridge
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/mitchell-widmer-baritone-soloist-performance-with-chieh-chun-anna-chen-pianist/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:My Story\, My Voice (as revealed through geneology)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by MAE and The Maquoketa Public Library\n\nDon’t Miss this Extraordinary Story \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree and open to the Public | 124 S Main\n\n\n\n      \n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Kim Carr and even though I was born and raised in Iowa\, I have a personal connection with Kalaupapa. My maternal grandmother was forced to live there\, having to say goodbye to not only her parents and siblings but also her husband and two children. The oldest child is my mother. \nOn January 6\, 1866\, nine men and three women were forcibly sent to the Kalaupapa Peninsula on the island of Molokai\, Hawaii. They were sent there to live out the rest of their lives because\, through no fault of their own\, they were infected with a disease that at that time had no cure. Those 12 were the first of the 8\,000+ people who would call Kalaupapa their home\, with just a few still currently living there. \nThe disease is Hansen’s Disease\, which prior to 1873 was called Leprosy. Its prevalence in Hawaii was the reason so many people were sent to Kalaupapa. \nIn my presentation\, I will talk about the disease that afflicted so many people\, how they were treated by their families\, the general public\, and sadly\, the United States Government. I will also talk about how this population is now being honored and celebrated through art\, writing\, and music. My information comes from what I have found through research\, correspondence with people that have firsthand knowledge\, and the personal writings of my grandmother. \nIt is my hope that you will come to understand the pain and hardships this community endured\, and celebrate the resilience they possessed\, and how they redefined family.  \nMahalo\,\nKimberly Haunani Carr
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/my-story-my-voice-as-revealed-through-geneology/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170850
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Artist Reception\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in honoring our featured Women Artists from the Midwest \nArtist’s Reception: Friday\, April 15 | 4-6 pm \n \nFree and open to the public. Invite your friends and family! Refreshments will be served. \nThe exhibit is up from March 3-April 28\, 2022
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/artist-reception/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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