It's Our Day - Featuring Women Artists from the Midwest 2020 Marked the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in America Maquoketa Art Experience would like to commemorate this historic event in our history by Featuring Women Artists from the Midwest | March 3-April 28, 2022 Artist Reception: Friday, April 15 | 4-6 pm
Will Cundill Photography / Poetry Exhibit March 3 – April 28, 2022 Reception and Presentation | March 6th, 2:00 pm Pamela Myatt Crawford and Laura Ann Myatt Helmers are the granddaughters of Charlotte Cundill Myatt, the daughter of Will and Ella (Cassin) Cundill. Pam and Laurie are the two great-granddaughters of Will Cundill’s eight great-grandchildren. Due…
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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 friends and family! Refreshments will be served. The exhibit is up from March 3-April 28, 2022
A Visual Chronicle of Farm Life in the Midwest April 29 – June 28, 2022 Artist Reception: May 14th |12 to 3 pm Changes in the Midwest landscape moved artists Roberta Condon and Lorraine Ortner-Blake to present together with two series of paintings. Their artworks focus on the struggles, joys, and challenges of farm life. …
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Josh Guge Exhibit June 12-17, 2022 Carver Reception: June 15, 2022 | 6-8 pm Demo by Joshua Guge World Champion Wood Sculptor At the age of thirteen, Joshua began his art career by selling his sculptures to art galleries. By the age of seventeen, he…
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Thomas Buchs Plein Art Exhibit Exhibit July 2 to August 29, 2002 Reception Date | Meet the Artist Reception-Sunday, Jul 24, 2022 2-4 pm ARTIST’S BIO Thomas attended Layton School of Art and became an Illustrator, creating artwork for advertising and children’s books for many national and local companies during the last 46 years. During summers…
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Kathleen Lanaghan Exhibit July 2 – August 30, 2022 Meet the Artist : Sunday, Jul 24, 2022 | 2-4 pm Artist Bio: Kathleen Dubert Lenaghan is an artist raised on a farm in Jackson County. She is a member of the Iowa Pastel Society and an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of…
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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 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…
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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 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…
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Erin Weirup Exhibit - September 1 to October 27, 2022 ‘Cimmerian Credence‘ A Compositional Oil Study of Nocturne Landscapes Through the Absence of Light Erin Weirup is a self-taught artist who grew up on a farm outside Delmar, IA. She had originally started out in 2012 as a Fine Arts Major at Mount Mercy University in…
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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!
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, 2022 6 – 8 PM. Stroll through the art displayed in windows in downtown Maquoketa, visit local galleries, and enjoy local wine and other refreshments.…
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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 and open to the public Donations welcomed
Mississippi Valley Quilters Guide Exhibit from November 1 to December 30, 2022 Artist Reception | November 13, 2022 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…
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What is on Your Wall? During November and December 2022 Maquoketa Art Experience will display photos that local residents have shot showing what they have on their walls. Everyone in the region is invited to use their phone or camera to take a picture of a wall or two in their place and email the image(s): [email protected]…
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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 12 @ 2PM Refreshments Free and open to the public Donations welcomed
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 accepted
Holiday Celebration at Maquoketa Art Experience Meet. Greet. Enjoy. Holiday music by Dre' Saunders Conversations Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages
Meet and Greet is open to the public during our regular hours for you to explore your interests and create art or meet and converse with friends. MAE has workstations, inviting you to channel your inner artist. Easels, drawing horses, two digital cameras and one digital video camera, a Clavinova, sound equipment. Coffee is available…
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Elisa R. Boughner Exhibition | Jan 7 – Feb 28, 2023 Artist Statement: An image develops from concept to sketch to final creation, placing color to canvas directly from the tube, with no dilution or hesitation. I will not know what the final outcome will look like until it is completely finished. I may get…
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Japanese Paper Design Notan (pronounced no-tan) is a Japanese term that means ‘light and dark harmony/balance. ‘ It’s a design concept that looks at how light and dark elements of a composition interact only using black and white. January 21 | Time: 1-2:30 PM Ages: 9 and up Cost:$5.00 Location: MAE
Print Making Saturday, February 11, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm Ages: 9 to 18 Cost: $5.00 Location MAE Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of tra
Learning Two-Point Perspective in Drawing Adult and Youth Workshop Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Two-point perspective: Lines that converge on two vanishing points. Linear Perspective: A technique for representing three-dimensional space on a flat surface. Vanishing Point: The point in space where items seem to disappear. Vertical Lines: Straight lines drawn from top…
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Your Story, Your Words Join writer and English professor Tom Montgomery Fate as he guides you through an introductory writers' workshop that will be useful to anyone hoping to capture some key experiences/memories from their life for use in a variety of forms--including memoirs, essays, and poetry. Fate, who grew up in Maquoketa, is a regular contributor…
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Meet author TJ Stoneking (aka Gary Shapley) as he discusses his book The Moss Chronicles. The Moss Chronicles is a fictional tale of murder, grand larceny, and a forty-year manhunt set in Maquoketa. Event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated.Book Summary:"Jack Slater purchases ninety acres of remote riverfront property for a weekend getaway.…
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Metal ToolingSaturday, April 8, 2023Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pmCost: $10Metal tooling, also called “repousse” and “metal embossing” is a type of low-relief sculpture in which tools are used to create a design on metal. Call 563-652-9925 or email [email protected] to register. Buy Ticket
University of Iowa’s Dance Company Performances Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 2:00 -3:30 pm Open to the Public Donations Welcomed UI Dance Company, the resident repertory and touring company of the Department of Dance, presents a concert of works by dance faculty…
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Dive deep into the Graboid hole with Kaitlin & Levi! Presenting their canon entry into the Tremors saga with Tremors: Far Afield, these two have a whirlwind tale to tell. Come to the Maquoketa Art Experience on April 21st from 5-7pm and hear all about the making of a short film shot in your own…
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Ages: 9 to 18 Cost: $5.00 Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886. Buy Ticket
This program is a continuation of the ongoing Layers of Maquoketa community-building project that launched in 2017.Many amazing local performers will be showcased. Talent ranges from middle-school students to senior citizens. The Coffeehouse offers something for everyone: Readings, instrumental and vocal performances, and more.The event is free and open to the public, who are invited…
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Laura Lengeling & Anne Kauff Exhibitions Artists Laura Lengeling and Anne Kauff will have their art on exhibit from May 1 to June 30, 2023 at Maquoketa Art Experience. There will be an Artists' Reception on Saturday, May 6th from 2 to 4 pm. Laura Lengeling - Paintings from the Studio and Plein Air …
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Do you have lots of fancy dishes that never seem to get out of the cupboard? MAE invites you to bring in a place-setting, glassware, or serving set of your old, vintage dishes -- 1950's or older only -- with a brief write-up of how they came into your possession or family history, if you…
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Join us for a reception from 6 to 8 pm on June 14th at Maquoketa Art Experience and meet award-winning wood carver Julio Martinez. He will talk about his carving process during the reception. His work will be on display from June 10th to the 30th at Maquoketa Art Experience. …
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ALL OVER THE BOARD - A retrospective of the last 30 yrs. Artist Theresa Ganzer-Blitgen No offense, but this work is all about me. Draw what you know, has always been my philosophy and from early on, that was with graphite on paper and…
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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 Reception on Friday, July 7th from 5 to 7 pm. Theresa is an incredible local talent who will have her work on display at Maquoketa…
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Click Here to Register Mindful Relaxation and Movement through Creativity for PreschoolersJoin the fun and learn another technique for calming you and your child.This event is held July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. You can register for one or more sessions.Cost: $5 PER CHILD per classAges: 3, 4 and pre-kindergarten.…
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Join the fun and learn another technique for calming you and your child. This event is held July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. You can register for one or more sessions. Use this URL to register: #https://maquoketa-art.org/.../mindful-relaxation-and.../ Cost: $5 PER CHILD per class Ages: 3, 4 and pre-kindergarten. Adult must…
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Join the fun and learn another technique for calming you and your child. This event is held July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. You can register for one or more sessions. Use this URL to register: https://maquoketa-art.org/product/mindful-relaxation-and-movement-through-creativity-for-preschoolers/ Cost: $5 PER CHILD per class Ages: 3, 4 and pre-kindergarten. Adult must…
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Join the fun and learn another technique for calming you and your child. This event is held July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. You can register for one or more sessions. Use this URL to register: https://maquoketa-art.org/product/mindful-relaxation-and-movement-through-creativity-for-preschoolers/ Cost: $5 PER CHILD per class Ages: 3, 4 and pre-kindergarten. Adult must…
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Andrea Van Wyk's paintings will be on display from September 7, 2023 through October 31, 2023. Meet Andrea and hear more about…
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Maquoketa Art Experience invites you to come paint or draw during Maqtoberfest! The town of Maquoketa will be buzzing with Maqtoberfest activities including a vendor fair, Farmer's Market, music, food vendors and more. Bring your plain air talents and paint from 9 am to 2 pm. At 3 pm you can bring your work to…
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VENDORS, CRAFTERS & PLEIN AIR ARTISTS Needed! Maquoketa Art Experience is inviting indoor Crafters and Vendors to be part of our 3rd Fall Craft and Vendor Fair during Maqtoberfest. Additionally, we invite Plein Air artists to come paint or draw during Maqtoberfest. We have…
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Join us at Maquoketa Art Experience for our 3rd Annual Indoor Craft and Vendor Fair September 16th, 2023 from 10 to 2 pm Homemade pies and breads for sale Handmade crafts and vendors of all types Silent Auction and Exhibit of Plein Air Artwork begins at 3 pm In conjunction with Maqtoberfest, so there will…
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Join us for a reception kicking off the Window Art in Maquoketa Fall Exhibition! View the submissions and locations HERE.
Join this fun and uniquely creative art project. Assemble owls on wood, create junk stuff owls. Cost: $5 Ages: 9 - Adult CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Must pre-register online or by calling MAE 563-652-9925 by Thursday noon Art Teacher - Shirley Deppe
Renowned figurative painter, Shane Wolf will be visiting Maquoketa on Tuesday, October 10th and we are fortunate to host a meet and greet with the artist during his brief time in Maquoketa. For more information on his work, visit https://www.shane-wolf.com/. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
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 MAE. Maquoketa Public Library distributed kits to area artists of all ages at the library during the month of September. Participants returned their canvases by…
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Spooky October Fall leaves and YOU making a statement with a "fall-ish" silhouette: the image of a person, animal, object, or scene represented as a solid shape of a single color, usually black, with its edges matching the outline of the subject. Cost: $5 Ages: 9 to Adult Teacher:…
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Squatters on Red Earth, Mary Swander’s latest play, explores the positive relationship that the Amana Colonies have had with the Meskwaki Indigenous people. The Amana Inspirationists fled religious persecution in their homeland in Germany only to become part of the white settler land grab in the United States. The Inspirationists sought productive land hidden from the…
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Eastern Iowa Art Society Exhibit Eastern Iowa Art Society and the Maquoketa Art Experience (MAE) invite EIAS members to exhibit during the month of November, 2023 at the Maquoketa Art Experience. You may submit up to two works. Your artwork can be dropped off between October 24th and 28th from 11 am to 4 pm…
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Member artists from the Eastern Iowa Art Society (EIAS) will have their work on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during the month of November. EIAS is a cooperative group interested in gathering and promoting the artistic talent in the Eastern Iowa region from the Quad Cities to Dubuque and from Anamosa to Bellevue. An Artists…
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Like to hammer, pound, and create? This this class is for YOU! Metal forming and shaping is an art where the artist takes flat metal and shapes it into a round and curvy form. Remember, practice always improves the skill! Cost: $5 Ages: 9 to Adult Teacher: Shirley Deppe Must pre-register online or by calling…
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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 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,…
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Join us for an evening of local talent. The Coffeehouse is free and open to the public. Complimentary coffee and desserts will be served. This event is sponsored by Maquoketa Art Experience, Maquoketa Sentinel Press, Layers of Maquoketa, and the University of Iowa Office of Outreach and Engagement. Donations are welcome.
Join us on Friday, November 17th for an Artists Reception from 7 to 9. Artists from the Eastern Iowa Art Society (EIAS) will be on-hand for a meet and greet. Enjoy light refreshments. Gallery admission and reception are free and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated.
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Join Brooke Till and Trevis Mayfield on a photographic journey of eastern Iowa’s agriculture community. Over the past 8 years, through their work for The Eastern Iowa Farmer magazine, Till andMayfield have captured hundreds of images featuring the people who animate the fields,barnyards, feedlots, and kitchens in this part of the world.…
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THE IOWA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY The Iowa Watercolor Society (IWS) was organized in 1977 by a small group of enthusiasticwatercolorists. We have members all over the state and even a few from other states.Each spring and fall, we bring in nationally and internationally recognized artists to…
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Join MAE for our Holiday Celebration! Catch up with old friends and meet some new ones as we kick off the holiday season.
Create your holiday motivation with a Holiday Gnome. (A gnome is a mythological creature and introduced in the 16th century). Cost: $10 Ages: 9 to Adult Teacher: Shirley Deppe Must pre-register online or by calling MAE 563-652-9925 by Thursday 12/7 at noon Register Online
Have fun learning to draw your own cartoon characters! Ages: 9 - Adult
Local Artist and Author, Kurt Ullrich, will have his Iowa State Fair photography collection on display during February and March, 2024. The North Gallery will include his photography, most notably from the Iowa State Fair. The South Gallery will host his collection of regional artists, signed lithographs and some original works of art. An artist's…
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Create unique geometrical designs with yarn! Ages: 9 - Adult
Join local artist and author, Kurt Ullrich for a reception to view his personal collection of photographs taken at the Iowa State Fair plus see his collection of regional artists lithography and originals. Artist's Reception is from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Kurt will also be having a book signing…
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Learn the basics of photographic principles from renowned artist Tim Rees in this convenient two-hour workshop! Cost: $10 per person Ages: 12 Through Adult Register online, by phone, email, or in person by Thursday, February 22
Overlapping glass bottles create an array of new colors! Ages: 9 - Adult
Join us for an interactive program of dance and dialogue with the UI Dance Company. In their 2023-24 season the company has focused on adaptability & accessibility, resulting in an evening of four works. "Winning" by Artistic Director Stephanie Miracle is a piece that playfully dips and dives, forms and dissolves in questions of why we compete, how we…
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Elevate your writing skills at our upcoming workshop featuring poet Koada Heacock of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop! During the first half of the workshop, the instructor will discuss craft and/or do a writing exercise with the group. For the second half of the workshop, the instructor will workshop 4-5 pieces with the group. Note:…
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Town & Country Quilters Quilt Display The talented women and men from Town & Country Quilters will have their quilts on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of April and May, 2024. Stop in to see the elaborate designs and craftsmanship that goes into their quilts. On Saturday, April 20th from 2 to…
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Register online for the Poured Painting Workshop HERE
The Maquoketa Area Children’s Choir Festival will perform on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM at Maquoketa Art Experience, 124 S. Main St, Maquoketa. This Festival is an opportunity for fine younger (unchanged) voices in grades 4 - 7 from Maquoketa and surrounding schools to come together to sing a choral style of music. The…
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Add depth to a room by using one point perspective techniques! Ages: 9 - Adult
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Liven up your spring planting or make a one of a kind gift! Ages: 9 - Adult
Experience a performance by the University of Iowa Chamber Ensemble as they visit MAE during their summer tour
Join us to hear from six local women who visited South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia in March. Sue Siems, Kathy Klein, Debra Marcus, Brenda Snyder, Mary Klein, and Lisa Gottschalk will share their stories and photographs from their safaris. Their enthusiasm is contagious— you don’t want to miss hearing (and seeing) about their once-in-a-lifetime…
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Welcome to An Explosion of Color | Art by the Shahrivars Artists Naser and Patricia Shahrivar will have their art on display in the North and South Galleries at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of June and July, 2024. Naser concentrates on Landscapes and Abstract paintings. Patricia's paintings include Portraits, Landscapes and Abstracts. An…
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Join us for an enriching one-day workshop on natural dyes, exploring eco-printing and indigo, exclusively tailored for K-12 art teachers! The workshop will investigate two to three key components: indigo, resist/immersion, and eco-print techniques to offer valuable insights and hands-on experience. Thanks to the generous support from the Iowa Art Council (IAC) and the National…
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Choose from the Monday or Tuesday Session Open to Youth Going into 4th Grade Through High School Each Session is Limited to 12 Students Click Here to Register for Session 1 - Mondays June 3, 10, & 17 - 10 AM-Noon Click Here to Register for Session 2 - Tuesdays June 4, 11, &…
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Join the fun and learn another technique for calming you and your child! Renee Bowman is a longtime early elementary educator in Jackson County. She has returned to teach this amazing class for MAE again this summer! Renee received her 95-hour training certification with kids, teen and toddler in yoga from Challenge to Change in…
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View the intricate wood carvings of Idaho's Ryan Olsen from June 10-15, 2024 at Maquoketa Art Experience. Be sure to join Ryan on June 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for an artist's reception. Admission is always free and open-to-the-public. About Ryan Olsen: Ryan first became…
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Join us for an Appreciation Open House Friday, July 19 from 5 - 7 PM.
Come See Diane L. Murtha's Contemporary Fiber Art in the North Gallery during August and September, 2024 at Maquoketa Art Experience. Diane has magically transformed textiles into beautiful pieces of contemporary…
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Maquoketa native, Ms. Forrest Grey, will have her artwork on display in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience the months of August and September, 2024. The Gallery is free…
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This course and Adult Beginner Pottery Course #2 are sold out. Please check back for course updates. Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join us for this beginning…
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This course and Adult Beginner Pottery Course are sold out. Please check back for more course updates. Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join us for this beginning pottery course taught by local artist, Gary Carstens, owner of Mississippi Mud Studios in Maquoketa. The course meets from 6 PM - 8 PM on…
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One more opportunity! Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join us for this beginning pottery course taught by local artist, Gary Carstens, owner of Mississippi Mud Studios in Maquoketa. The course meets from 6 PM - 8 PM on two consecutive Fridays, September 13 & 20 Hurry! Register by Wednesday, September 11 …
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Explore techniques to create your one-of-a-kind collage! Cost: $5.00 per person Ages: 9 - Adult
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Maquoketa Art Experience is inviting indoor Vendors and Crafters to be part of our 3rd Fall Craft and Vendor Fair during Maqtoberfest! Email MAE
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Learn how to paint lifelike birch trees with watercolor! Cost: $5.00 per personAges: 9 - AdultAll Youth & Adults Create Workshops are Saturdays from 1 PM - 2:30 PM
This workshop is FULL Build your skills at drawing motion and depth! Cost: $5.00 per personAges: 9 - AdultAll Youth & Adults Create Workshops are Saturdays from 1…
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The Loras Choirs, under the direction of Dr. Michael Bagby, invite you to join us on Sunday, November 17th at 2:00pm for this family-friendly concert reflecting the sounds and feelings of home.…
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