Coffee Chat @ MAE
Maquoketa Art Experience 124 S Main St, Maquoketa, IAEvery Thursday @ 10 AM – Informal, open chat…and COFFEE!
Every Thursday @ 10 AM – Informal, open chat…and COFFEE!
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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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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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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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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COMING MARCH 6TH! Ellen Henkels' paintings will be on display in the Osterhaus Family Gallery during the months of March and April, 2025 An Artist's Reception will be held on…
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Click here to see full size image Come away with a cute 🐰 painting just in time for Easter! Register Here
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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Join Ms. Shirley creating... Cardboard Tube Relief Sculptures This workshop has changed since it was first advertised. It was previously "Radial Paper Relief"
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)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. We hope to host Diane on a future date. Thank you.
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 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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Back Again for Summer 2025!!
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 human form, with a smattering of animals, all in round sculpture form. He also carves Santas and other holiday themes. He has won dozens of…
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Join us for a lively afternoon of Latin-inspired music performed by a quartet of former University of Iowa clarinetists. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are…
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Laura Vincent-Arnold will have her artwork on display at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of July and August, 2025. The public is invited to meet Laura during an Artist's Reception on July 13th from 2 to 4 pm at Maquoketa Art Experience. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will…
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Amber Williams will have her art on display in the South Gallery at Maquoketa Art Experience during the months of July and August, 2025. The public is invited to meet Amber during an Artist's Reception on July 13th from 2 to 4 pm at Maquoketa Art Experience. The reception is free and open to the…
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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 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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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 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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Pastel Painting Workshop October 11th and 12th, 2025 First Day - In studio, 9 am to 4 pm Second Day - Plein air, location TBD 9 am to 4 pm…
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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. About the Artist: Shelly Hinz, owner of…
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