Events

Coffee Chat @ MAE

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Every Thursday @ 10 AM – Informal, open chat…and COFFEE!

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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Progress in Pastel | Mary Moye-Rowley

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

View Mary Moye-Rowley's artwork during December 2024 and January 2025 in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience You can see more of Mary's work here An Artists Reception with Mary will be rescheduled. The reception is free and open to the public.  Artists Statement: "I am a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. I have…
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Art Work | Eastern Iowa Art Society

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Member artists from the Eastern Iowa Art Society (EIAS) will have their work on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of December 2024 thru January 2025.  An Artists Reception will be held on December 8th from 4:00 to 7:00. Join us to view the artwork of the Eastern Iowa Art Society and visit…
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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…
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Mindful Relaxation Through Creativity for 5-8 Year Olds

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

During this class, children will explore the practices of mindfulness using movement (yoga), literature, positive affirmations (mantras), games and crafts. We will emphasize that mindfulness is a way to keep…
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Coffeehouse Featuring Local Talent

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Showcasing Local Talent! Features readings, instrumental, vocal performances...and more! Talent ages from middle school to senior citizens! Open to the public! Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and homemade baked goods! The…
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Home and Away | Laura Larabee Exhibit

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

COMING MARCH 6TH! Home and Away: Laura Larabee Exhibit Monticello artist, Laura Larabee, will have her paintings on display during the months of March and April 2025. Her paintings will…
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Landscape Oil Painting Workshop

2-Day Landscape Oil Painting Workshop - For Beginners and Intermediate Artists Dates: Saturday, March 22, 9 AM - 4 PM and Sunday, March 23, 10 AM - 3 PM Join…
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Jovial Synergy Spring Performance

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Click here to see full size image JOVIAL SYNERGY is a woodwind ensemble based in the Quad Cities. Everyone in the group is also a member of the Bettendorf Community…
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Sip & Paint with Barb Bowman

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Click here to see full size image Come away with a cute 🐰 painting just in time for Easter! Register Here

2-Day Writer’s Workshop

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Click here to see full size image Saturday, April 5, 1-3 PM & Sunday, April 6, 11AM - 1 PMThe 2-day workshop will incorporate both poetry and prose, focusing on…
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Meet Your Neighbors: An Introduction to the Micronesian Community

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Join us for a discussion with Wihden Aise about the history and culture of the Micronesian community Saturday, April 12, beginning at 2 PM Everyone welcome!   FREE!  (Donations Accepted)

Banking Off the Wind | Jenny Braig

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Join us to view Jenny Braig's collection of paintings during May and June, 2025. Jenny's artwork will be on display in the South Gallery and is free to the public…
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Brad Bisbey Art Exhibit

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Brad Bisbey will have his art on display in the Osterhaus Family Gallery at MAE during May & June 2025. Brad studied painting with Daniel Greene in Chicago and currently…
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Woodcarving Exhibit Featuring Dave Stetson

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Woodcarving Exhibit June 9 - 14 Dave Stetson is a full-time woodcarver who teaches his brand of caricature as an exaggeration of realism. His favorite subject matter is cowboys and…
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Mississippi Valley Quilters Exhibit

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Mississippi Valley Quilters Guide Exhibit September and October 2025 Artist Reception | September 21st     Time:  2:00 – 4:00 PM       The Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild was organized…
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Adult Beginner Pottery Course

Mississippi Mud Studio 403 Pershing Rd, Maquoketa, IA, United States

Note: If this class fills and there is still interest, it's possible another class could be added. Please email [email protected] to get on the list.

Vendors and Crafters Needed | Indoor Show

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Vendors and Crafters Welcome! Sign up now to reserve a space for our 4th Annual Fall Craft and Vendor Show in downtown Maquoketa. The event will be held in conjunction…
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Art Exhibit | David Lee Stauffer

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

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.          David Lee…
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Home Town | Photography by Kurt Ullrich

Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IA

Kurt Ullrich's photography exhibit, entitled HOME TOWN, will be on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during January and February 2026.              “My family moved to…
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