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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Adult Beginner Pottery Course #2
DESCRIPTION:This course and Adult Beginner Pottery Course are sold out. Please check back for more course updates.\nEver wanted to try your hand at pottery? \nJoin us for this beginning pottery course taught by local artist\, Gary Carstens\, owner of Mississippi Mud Studios in Maquoketa.\nThe course meets from 6 PM – 8 PM on two consecutive Thursdays\, September 12 & 19.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/adult-beginner-pottery-course-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20240831T013835Z
CREATED:20240429T222315Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Adult Beginner Pottery Course
DESCRIPTION:This course and Adult Beginner Pottery Course #2 are sold out. Please check back for course updates.\n\nEver wanted to try your hand at pottery? \nJoin us for this beginning pottery course taught by local artist\, Gary Carstens\, owner of Mississippi Mud Studios in Maquoketa.\nThe course meets from 6 PM – 8 PM on two consecutive Wednesdays\, September 11 & 18.\n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/adult-beginner-pottery-course/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20240801T223203Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Forrest Grey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Gallery is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. \nArtist Reception: Saturday\, August 3 from 2-4 PM\nThe Artist Reception is free and open to the public.\nNo need to RSVP … please come and enjoy some light refreshments\, as well as the opportunity to meet Ms. Grey.\n \n  \nArtist’s Statement:\nA blank sheet of paper holds many possibilities.\nHello\, my name is Forrest Grey. I’m a self-taught artist from Iowa. Growing up without things\, you learn to create. Art is a way to soothe\, introspect\, and connect with others. I gravitate towards nature themes such as landscapes\, mountains\, and stormy seas.\nOther times you may see me trying to capture the chaos in surrealism. I aim to confront fears\, trauma\, and nightmares. In life\, we must remind ourselves that we learn from both the good and difficult times. It’s our choices that shape us.\nMy primary materials are oil pastels\, watercolors\, and pencils. I do love to experiment and try new methods and materials\, so you never know what may pop up! It is my dream to continue to create and give back locally and to the organizations close to my heart.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/the-art-of-forrest-grey/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20240801T233049Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Evolution | Artist Unleashed | Diane L. Murtha
DESCRIPTION:Come See Diane L. Murtha’s Contemporary Fiber Art in the North Gallery during August and September\, 2024 at Maquoketa Art Experience. \nDiane has magically transformed textiles into beautiful pieces of contemporary fiber art. Follow her visual journey and growth from crafting beautiful traditional quilts to art quilts\, and into modern works. Initially influenced by her grandmother\, Diane expanded her skills by participating in quilt challenges\, each stretching her to learn or try something new\, as well as developing her own unique techniques to create the looks she envisioned.\nThen read about the stories behind the quilts in her new book Artful Insights in Fiber: Quilted Bits of Wit & Wisdom.\nThe Gallery is free and open to the public. Donations are Welcome.\nArtist Reception & Book Signing: Saturday\, August 3\, 2-4 PM\n      \n  \n  \n\nGet ready to be inspired by Diane’s stunning fiber art quilts! \nIn this first collection\, Diane shares 40 gorgeous full-color images \nof her fiber art quilts. Blending art\, traditional\, and modern techniques \nin original contemporary designs\, Diane reveals her delusions of grandeur\, \n successes\, and epic failures\, along with the stories that inspired each \n beautiful textile piece. Art enthusiasts\, fiber artists\, anyone who admired \n a quilt\, or enjoys a craft hobby will be inspired by her art\, wit\, and wisdom. \n \nAbout the Artist:\nDiane L. Murtha is an award-winning quilter\, fiber artist\, author\, and international lecturer and instructor. Quilting for over 50 years\, she gravitated to art quilts and discovered she loves challenges. Her quilts and articles are included in books\, 30 + magazines\, and multiple juried exhibits and international shows. Diane published her first book\, Artful Insights in Fiber: Quilted Bits of Wit & Wisdom in March 2023. She currently resides in Iowa. Learn more at:  www.dianeLmurtha.com  or follow on  @dianelmurtha
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/fiber-evolution-artist-unleashed-diane-l-murtha/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240719T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240719T190000
DTSTAMP:20240712T012443Z
CREATED:20240712T012252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T012443Z
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SUMMARY:MAE Appreciation Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Appreciation Open House Friday\, July 19 from 5 – 7 PM.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/mae-appreciation-open-house/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T190000
DTSTAMP:20240712T012533Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Fun in Downtown Maquoketa - "Art in the Park" Summer 2024
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URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240611T023342Z
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SUMMARY:Creativity Through Art and Music | Ryan Olsen
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAdmission is always free and open-to-the-public.\n                  \n  \nAbout Ryan Olsen: \n \nRyan first became interested in carving when he was very young. When he was only seven\, he had his very own pocket knife that he had found in the dirt and kept hidden from his parents. Ryan and the neighbor kids would sit in the shade during long summer days and carve bark that they pried off of the family pine tree. He began carving seriously while he was earning his master’s degree in opera at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.  Ryan carved on his own for the first five years or so.  His best tools were snap-off razor blades because “they always had a sharp point.”  After too many snap-off accidents\, he upgraded to Xacto knives and ground-off steak knives.   \nOne of Ryan’s greatest experiences in carving was his first carving class at the Idaho Woodcarver’s rendezvous with one of his heroes and fellow CCA carver\, Cleve Taylor.  After studying with Cleve\, he caught on fire and his carving began to improve.  Since then\, he has studied with Dave Stetson\, Dave Dunham\, Phil and Vicki Bishop\, Pete Leclair\, Chris Hammack\, and repeatedly with Marv Kaisersatt.  Since then\, Ryan has won a number of competitions.  He has become known for his innovative\,  clean style and his ability to capture female subjects in wood. \nOne of Ryan’s greatest joys in woodcarving is participating in the Caricature Carvers of America. He loves meeting with fellow caricature carvers each year at different destinations around the country. Ryan serves as  the Chairman over the annual CCA Caricature Carving Competition in Converse\, Indiana.  \nHe stays busy running a high school choir program in Kuna\, Idaho.  Whenever he is able\, he travels the country to teach woodcarving seminars and attend woodcarving shows. His favorite venue to teach wood carving has become the International Wood Carver’s congress in Maquoketa\, Iowa. Ryan\, his wife\, and their four children\, live in Melba\, Idaho. \nHis philosophy on carving is “Good carving is just like good singing.  You have to work at it a little every day and you might as well learn from the best.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/creativity-through-art-and-music-ryan-olsen/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T130000
DTSTAMP:20240513T204332Z
CREATED:20240512T001220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T204332Z
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SUMMARY:MAE Volunteer Appreciation Tea
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to 563-652-9925 or maq.art.exp@gmail.com
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/mae-volunteer-appreciation-tea/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T103000
DTSTAMP:20240511T024258Z
CREATED:20240511T024258Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Relaxation and Movement Through Creativity for Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun and learn another technique for calming you and your child!\n\n\n\nRenee 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 2020. \n  \n“Through evidence-based yoga and mindfulness programming\, Challenge to Change\, Inc. provides preventative social and emotional skills benefiting the mind\, body\, and emotional state to people of all ages. We are committed to empowering learners to utilize mindful resources in order to navigate the world around them.”
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/mindful-relaxation-and-movement-through-creativity-for-preschoolers-4/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTSTAMP:20240618T230204Z
CREATED:20240429T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T230204Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Hand-Built Pottery Camp
DESCRIPTION:Choose from the Monday or Tuesday Session\nOpen to Youth Going into 4th Grade Through High School\nEach Session is Limited to 12 Students\n\nClick Here to Register for Session 1 – Mondays June 3\, 10\, & 17 – 10 AM-Noon\n\n  \nClick Here to Register for Session 2 – Tuesdays June 4\, 11\, & 18 – 10 AM-Noon
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/youth-hand-built-pottery-camp/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20240513T215507Z
CREATED:20240501T005347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T215507Z
UID:3276-1717232400-1717254000@maquoketa-art.org
SUMMARY:Natural Dyes Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThanks to the generous support from the Iowa Art Council (IAC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)\, this workshop is offered FREE of charge. Our goal is to provide a unique learning experience that blends art\, history\, botany\, and chemistry\, empowering art educators with new skills and knowledge.\nLed by Anita Jung\, Professor of Art at the University of Iowa\, this workshop offers the opportunity for exploration. Anita’s expertise\, rooted in repurposing discarded materials to minimize ecological cost\, invites contemplative appreciation for beauty within the discarded\, reflecting a continuous exploration of reuse to uncover hidden patterns throughout her artistic career.\nWe’re committed to creating an intimate learning environment\, accommodating 6-8 participants per session. You have the flexibility to attend either the morning or afternoon session\, or both! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching repertoire and connect with fellow art educators! Reserve your spot today.\n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/natural-dyes-workshop/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20240604T233813Z
CREATED:20240121T210253Z
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SUMMARY:Explosion of Colors | Naser D. and Patricia Shahrivar
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to An Explosion of Color |\nArt by the Shahrivars\nArtists 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.\nNaser concentrates on Landscapes and Abstract paintings. Patricia’s paintings include Portraits\, Landscapes and Abstracts.\nAn Artists Reception is planned from 5 to 7 pm on Friday\, June 14th. \nAdmission to the Gallery is FREE and Open to the Public. Donations are Appreciated. \n             \nABOUT THE ARTISTS: Patricia is a native Iowan. As a child she was taught by her grandmother\, Keithe Van Deusen an art teacher\, the art of chalk talk and her grandmother introduced her to the paintbrush.  Patricia resumed her love of painting in 1985\, after years of dedication as a wife and mother. \nSince then\, she has received numerous awards for her art.  In Jan. 2023 she was awarded with THE BEST PAINTING Award from New York Nil International 6th Annual Online Exhibit/ Art Competition. Patricia was selected by Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge as the recipient of the Outstanding Female Artist Award in 2009; she was featured at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art\, and placed second in the Iowa Duck Stamp Competition in 1990.  Her interest in portraits\, floral\, and landscapes\, developed after studying under nationally known artists: Dan Gerhartz\, Loren Entz\, James Pollard and others.   \nNaser was born in Tehran\, Iran.  As a child he had a passion for art and dreamed of becoming an artist.  His parents did not support this desire\, thus forcing him to paint in secrecy.  As a young adolescent he used raw materials and dyes to mix his paint. As a youth Naser won first place in the local Tehran competition and later advanced to the country competition. \nAs a young man Naser came to the United States where he studied architecture and engineering and earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic and fine arts. He began freelance artwork and teaching part-time. \nNaser has received many awards for his artwork; his most recent was in New York Nil Gallery 5th Annual International Online Exhibit/ Art Competition with his painting “Frappent” received Best Visual Artist Award. 2021 His painting titled “Conversion” received BEST PAINTING Award from New York Nil International Online Exhibit/Art Competition.  Naser’s oil painting titled “Morning Calm” was selected as a finalist in the International Artist Magazine Competition and was featured in the February/March issue of that magazine. \nNaser and Patricia have had their feet in the Art Scene for over 40 years before trying their hand at writing. The last few years of their lives they have dedicated more of their time to their art and included writing.  Their first Novel “The Persian Lover” was published in 2017 and offered as an e-book on Amazon Kindle publishing receiving all 5 of 5 star ratings. They have been working diligently at the transformation into a screenplay and have high hopes of seeing their story on the big screen. As rookies in this field out of desperation they completed the screenplay and entered many screenplay competitions. 2019 “The Persian Lover” was selected as a semifinalist in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards. 2021 “The Persian Lover” was selected as a finalist in Creative Worlds Awards Screenplay Competition. December 2021 “The Persian Lover was selected as a finalist in the 7th Annual International Screenplay Competition. Jan 2023 “The Persian Lover” was selected to be a part of The International London Lift-Off Film Festival Awards. \nPatricia Shahrivar is author to her book “My Guide to Health” / A Second Chance At Life a book detailing her events and journey with kidney failure. \nTheir works are collected throughout the country and abroad. To view more of their works please feel free to check out their website at www.https://e-artpro.com or visit The D’Arte Manor Art Gallery and Bed & Breakfast located at 311 S. 2nd St. Maquoketa\, Iowa 52060 or call to schedule an appointment 319-651-2861 or 319-551-8343. Visit https:www.facebook.com/D’ArteManorGalleryandB&B  \nNaser and Patricia continue striving for excellence in their work and experiment with different styles and techniques and are fearless of any challenges. 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/explosion-of-colors-naser-d-and-patricia-shahrivar/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T130000
DTSTAMP:20240426T201353Z
CREATED:20240329T221921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T201353Z
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SUMMARY:Journaling Prompts & Ideas with Barb Bowman
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URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/journaling-prompts-ideas-with-barb-bowman-2/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T130000
DTSTAMP:20240501T005518Z
CREATED:20240501T005518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T005518Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Travelogue
DESCRIPTION: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 experience.\n                 \nBring your brown bag lunch if you want. Water\, lemonade\, coffee and dessert will be provided.\nThe event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/africa-travelogue/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T193000
DTSTAMP:20240514T001043Z
CREATED:20240501T041147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T001043Z
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SUMMARY:UI Chamber Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Experience a performance by the\nUniversity of Iowa Chamber Ensemble as they visit MAE\nduring their summer tour
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/ui-chamber-ensemble/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
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SUMMARY:Great Give Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/great-give-day/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T143000
DTSTAMP:20231222T014935Z
CREATED:20231221T200200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T014935Z
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SUMMARY:BEAUTIFUL HAND-PAINTED TERRACOTTA POTS
DESCRIPTION:Liven up your spring planting or make a one of a kind gift!\nAges: 9 – Adult
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/beautiful-hand-painted-terracotta-pots/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T130000
DTSTAMP:20240412T044619Z
CREATED:20240329T220829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T044619Z
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SUMMARY:Journaling Prompts & Ideas with Barb Bowman
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URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/journaling-prompts-ideas-with-barb-bowman/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T143000
DTSTAMP:20231222T014440Z
CREATED:20231221T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T014440Z
UID:2948-1713013200-1713018600@maquoketa-art.org
SUMMARY:HOW TO DRAW A ROOM IN ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE
DESCRIPTION:Add depth to a room by using one point perspective techniques!\nAges: 9 – Adult
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/how-to-draw-a-room-in-one-point-perspective/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240410T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240410T190000
DTSTAMP:20240322T041335Z
CREATED:20240320T070114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T041335Z
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SUMMARY:Maquoketa Area Children's Choir Festival Performance
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe 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 students were selected by area music and choral educators. \nThis will be a chance for Jackson County to remember Helen Frank\, the county school’s music specialist who began the elementary choruses\, continuing them when teaching at Briggs Elementary School\, Maquoketa. \n\nThe Festival will be directed by Marnie Strome\, former Canadian Calgary Children’s Choir Artistic Director and Conductor. Strome is in her 3rd and final year at St. Brigid School in San Francisco\, before returning to Calgary next year. Strome is well-known in Canada\, and her choirs have toured both in Canada and the United States\, as well as Europe.  The Festival chairperson is Pamela Crawford and the co-chair is Nancy Kilburg.   \nAfter releasing during the day\, the public concert will begin at 5:00 PM. The festival choir will sing four selections. Special guests the Dubuque Hempstead Chamber Singers will perform three selections and join the festival choir for one more. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. \nFormer Artistic Director – Marni Strome (B.F.A.\, B. Ed.\, M.M.\, A.R.C.T.) \nMarni Strome has worked with the Calgary Children’s Choir as a Music Director since its inception in 1988\, assuming the role of Artistic Director in 1993. In this role she oversees the entire choral program and directs the Children’s\, Youth\, and Adult choirs. Her enthusiasm and positive leadership allow her to create and foster choirs that combine a high level of artistry with a strong sense of community\, stewardship and fun. Marni has toured with the choir to numerous parts of Canada\, Carnegie Hall in New York\, Europe and Japan\, where they have performed and also taken part in festivals with internationally recognized conductors such as Henry Leck\, Dr. David Flood\, and Dr. Will Kesling. Her choirs have been award winners in local and provincial festivals\, where adjudicators often comment on the choir’s sense of ensemble and musical sensitivity. The impact of her musical leadership and mentorship is seen across the music scene in Calgary and beyond\, as former choristers have gone on to become professional singers\, voice teachers\, conductors and composers. In 2017 Calgary Children’s Choir proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary. \nBeyond the Calgary Children’s Choir program\, Marni Strome is active as a teacher\, conductor\, and clinician. She has taught music for 30 years in the public education system\, and has also led the choir of St. Giles Presbyterian Church for almost 20 years. \nHaving studied music formally from a young age\, Marni Strome brings a lifelong love of music\, singing and the choral art to her profession. Attesting to the diversity of her skills\, as a youth\, Marni also won provincial and national awards for composition. Mentors include her mother\, Marian Smith\, a prodigious piano player\, conductor and musician; Rosemarie Sherban (founder of the Calgary Children’s Choir)\, David Ferguson\, and Janos Horvath. Marni Strome received her bachelor’s degrees from the University of Calgary\, and completed her Masters in Music degree from Holy Names University in Oakland\, California\, specializing in Music Education with Kodaly Emphasis. Marni has taught Kodaly Levels courses at both University of Calgary\, and Silver Winds (Manitoba) summer programs. \nShe has studied choral conducting in numerous master class and summer seminar settings including Bulgaria\, Hungary\, Indianapolis\, and California. \nFor fun\, Marni enjoys spending time with her husband traveling\, bike riding\, reading\, and exploring neighborhood ice cream and coffee shops. \nMs. Strome now enjoys her teaching position in San Francisco CA as the general music teacher at. St. Brigit School\, where she also assists with the prestigious St Brigit’s Honor touring Choir (one of the St. Mary’s Cathedral Choirs) directed by Christoph Tietze. \nMarni Strome | St. Giles Presbyterian Church\nMarni Strome has worked with the Calgary Children’s Choir as a Music Director since its inception in 1988\, assuming the role of Artistic Director in 1993. \nFacebook · Calgary Children’s Choir · Mar 10\, 2022 \nThis special concert is called “The Family We Choose” and includes the singers of three of their performing choirs – Calgary Junior’s Choir\, Calgary Children’s Choir\, and Calgary Youth Choir. \nYouTube Calgary Children’s Choir  \nDilworth Performed by the Calgary Youth Choir and Calgary Children’s Choir Conducted by Artistic Director\, Marni Strome. \n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/maquoketa-area-childrens-choir-festival-performance/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240404T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240404T180000
DTSTAMP:20240312T022336Z
CREATED:20240312T021749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T022336Z
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SUMMARY:Poured Painting Workshop with Barb Bowman
DESCRIPTION:Register online for the Poured Painting Workshop HERE
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/poured-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20240426T204043Z
CREATED:20240121T212626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T204043Z
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SUMMARY:Town & Country Quilters
DESCRIPTION:Town & Country Quilters Quilt Display\nThe 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. \nOn Saturday\, April 20th from 2 to 4 pm there will be a Reception with the Quilters so you can learn more about their techniques and talents. \nAdmission to the Gallery is Always Free and Open-to-the-Public. Donations are Welcome. \n \n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/town-country-quilters/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20240320T230700Z
CREATED:20240310T085546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T230700Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nElevate your writing skills at our upcoming workshop featuring poet Koada Heacock of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop!\nDuring 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: If available\, the instructor likes to get those pieces ahead of time\, but it’s not required. If you have something that you would like to send to the instructor before the workshop\, please email it to maq.art.exp@gmail.com attention “Writing Workshop” after completing the registration form.\nAges 16+    Cost: $10.00 Suggested Donation – Click Here to Donate\nRegister by completing the form below by March 21\n  \nAbout the Instructor Koada Heacock\nPoetry MFA Candidate at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop\, 2025\nWendy Parrish Poetry Prize from Macalester College\, 2020\nAs a recently converted poet\, Koada is interested in genre-bending\, narrative pieces. They enjoy working with experimental and expansive poetry and fiction. As a Montana native\, they have a particular interest in writing about rural life and spaces. As a descendant of the Brothertown tribe\, in Wisconsin\, and a former resident of the Salish-Kootenai reservation\, she loves working with stories inspired by oral storytelling\, folklore\, and mythology. She believes in pushing the boundaries of institutional expectations to deliver compelling\, raw\, and innovative writing.\n  \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n    \n\n\n        \n        \n        \n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240302T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240302T160000
DTSTAMP:20240223T034833Z
CREATED:20240207T105039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T034833Z
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SUMMARY:UI Dance Company Presents Dances Described
DESCRIPTION: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 play games\, when teamwork works\, and what we are connected to.  Also presented on the bill  are new  works by guest Choreographer Aaron Samuel Davis\, and Prof. Christopher McMillian as well as a piece  reflecting on the process of embodying  Martha Graham’s iconic  Panorama. \n \nAll performances will include open and closed Audio Description. Friday’s performance will also include ASL interpretation.\nAudio Description (AD)\, a tool for making performing and visual arts more accessible\, is integrated into the performance.  UIDC has been learning to use Audio Description as a tool to describe live dance in order to connect and share with all audiences across our region. We are curious about how this process will challenge our current dance making practices and will allow us to work towards greater inclusion and accessibility in the studio and on the stage. \nAbout the UI Dance Company: Since 1984\, UIDC has been offering  students  an opportunity to present high caliber\, innovative  dance  performances to  audiences across Iowa  in a variety of settings. The UI Dance Company believes  dance can provoke awe\, inspire joy\, stimulate thought\, and create new perspectives. Our  mission is to create  meaningful connections with the community through the creation of new choreography for Space Place theater\, public touring engagements\, workshops\, lecture-demonstrations\, and site-specific interventions. \nArtistic Director - Stephanie Miracle\nAssistant Director - Sophia McLaughlin\nRehearsal Assistant/Audio Describer - Cami Rezabek\nCast - Madison Burkhart\, Jack Delaney\, Noah Fox\, Ruby Gentzler\, Amelia Fisher\, Enza Handzel\, Jemma Hoffman\, Allyson Meinders\, Emily Pyburn\, Allyson Radke\, Gracie Schultz\, Paige Waller\nGuest Choreographers - Aaron Samuel Davis\, Christopher McMillan\nGraham Rehearsal assistant - Katelyn Perez\nDigital Designers - Molly Costello and Mack Albert\nLighting Designer - Jim Albert\nCostume Designer - Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer \ndance.uiowa.edu
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/ui-dance-company-presents-dances-described/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T143000
DTSTAMP:20231222T014011Z
CREATED:20231221T195531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T014011Z
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SUMMARY:RAINBOW GLASS STILL LIFE
DESCRIPTION:Overlapping glass bottles create an array of new colors!\nAges: 9 – Adult
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/rainbow-glass-still-life/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20240129T003606Z
CREATED:20240129T002539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T003606Z
UID:3083-1708768800-1708776000@maquoketa-art.org
SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: FROM CAMERAS TO IPHONES WITH TIME REES
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of photographic principles from renowned artist Tim Rees in this convenient two-hour workshop!\nCost: $10 per person\nAges: 12 Through Adult\nRegister online\, by phone\, email\, or in person by Thursday\, February 22
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/photography-basics-from-cameras-to-iphones-with-time-rees/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20240119T050942Z
CREATED:20231228T044306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T050942Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception | Kurt Ullrich | Saturday\, Feb. 17
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtist’s Reception is from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday\, February 17th\, 2024. \nKurt will also be having a book signing during the reception. If you don’t already have his book of Iowa State Fair photographs\, you can buy one at the event. \nWhat a special gift this book makes!\nKurt has purchased 50 copies of his that have been donated to the Maquoketa Art Experience!\n100% of the proceeds of the sales of those books benefit the Maquoketa Art Experience!\n  \nKurt’s collection will be on display for viewing the months of February and March\, 2024. \nEnjoy light refreshments. \nGallery admission and reception are free and open to the public.\nDonations are always appreciated.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/artist-reception-kurt-ullrich-saturday-feb-17/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T143000
DTSTAMP:20231222T014048Z
CREATED:20231221T195017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T014048Z
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SUMMARY:STRING ART
DESCRIPTION:Create unique geometrical designs with yarn!\nAges: 9 – Adult
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/string-art/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20240207T100019Z
CREATED:20230715T052119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T100019Z
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SUMMARY:Kurt Ullrich | Personal Collection of Iowa State Fair Photographs plus His Collection of Regional Artists Lithography & Originals
DESCRIPTION:Local Artist and Author\, Kurt Ullrich\, will have his Iowa State Fair photography collection on display during February and March\, 2024.\nThe North Gallery will include his photography\, most notably from the Iowa State Fair.\nThe South Gallery will host his collection of regional artists\, signed lithographs and some original works of art.\nAn artist’s reception with Kurt will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday\, February 17th at Maquoketa Art Experience. Kurt will host a book signing so bring your copy\, or you can purchase his book of photographs from the Iowa State Fair at the reception. \nKurt has purchased 50 copies of his that have been donated to the Maquoketa Art Experience!\n100% of the proceeds of the sales of those books benefit the Maquoketa Art Experience!\n  \nIowa State Fair Photography Display\nNorth Gallery: Kurt’s original snapshots of images from the Iowa State Fair will be on display\, as will his book of State Fair images. \n                \nSigned Lithographs & Original Regional Artists\nSouth Gallery: Signed lithographs and original regional artists from Kurt’s personal collection will be on display in the South Gallery. Items on display will include: \n\nGrant Wood – Honorary Degree 1938 (first image in below grouping)\nDecember Afternoon – 1941 (one of the three great American Regionalist painters)\nThomas Hart Benton – The Woodpile 1939 (second image in below grouping)\nJohn Steuart Curry – Prize Stallions 1938 (one of the three great American Regionalist painters) (third image in below grouping)\nRockwell Kent – Boatman 1929 (studied with William Merritt chase)\nJohn Bloom – Summer Eve 1985 (studied at Stone City with Grant Wood)\nJohn Bloom – Pencil Drawing of Mother Reading Newspaper 1928\nJohn Bloom – Pencil Drawing of Stone City 1932\nLee Allen – Rural Iowa 1930s (studied at Stone City with Grant Wood)\nEdward Ferguson – Harvest 1939\nAbe Blashko – Les Miserables 1939\nJackson Lee Nesbitt – September Storm 1989 (student of Thomas Hart Benton)\nRoger Medearis – Family Reunion 1990 (student of Thomas Hart Benton) (fourth image in below grouping)\nDon Emil Glasell – Sledding (ink drawing) 1930s\nWilliam Kautzman – Evening Chore 1991 (student of Thomas Hart Benton)\n\n             \nArtist’s Statement: \nAll of this began rather unceremoniously in the early 1970s when a fellow student (John Meyer) at Wartburg College asked me if I’d be interested in becoming a photographer for Wartburg’s Office of Public Information\, as well as for the college newspaper\, yearbook\, and any department on campus in need of a photographer. John taught me camera basics\, as well as how to develop and print photos. In those days we only shot in black and white\, something I continue to this day. In addition to working for Wartburg I began to shoot more artsy\, less-journalistic photos and was fortunate to have work published in publications like the Des Moines Register Sunday Magazine. I suppose it was during that time that I realized photography was an excellent medium for telling stories\, both as stand-alone photos and as photos accompanying written work. I am best known for my written work. \nMy first paid column was in 1970 when I was in high school\, a column that appeared in the Chicago Tribune. For more than 30 years my columns\, often accompanied by my photos\, have appeared regularly in the Chicago Tribune\, Chicago Sun-Times\, Baltimore Sun\, St. Louis Post-Dispatch\, Houston Chronicle\, Minneapolis Star-Tribune\, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Iowan Magazine\, Des Moines Register\, Cedar Rapids Gazette\, Quad-City Times\, and Dubuque Telegraph Herald\, and others. In 2023 the Telegraph Herald will be publishing a 60-page ‘magazine’ of my columns and photos. All proceeds will benefit the Fund for Local Journalism. My photos alone have also been published in the Washington Post\, the Boston Globe\, and many other publications. \nWhat I do is classic “street photography\,” a form of art practiced for a long time by such luminaries as Robert Frank\, Vivian Maier\, Bruce Davison\, and many others\, all of whom have influenced my work. As a fan of the Iowa State Fair I proposed an idea for a photo book to the good folks at the University of Iowa Press and\, very quickly\, they responded favorably. They incorporated all of my suggestions. i.e. black & white photos\, format\, size\, number of essays. The only thing I was not allowed to choose? The cover photo! They loved the goat. The CEO/Manager of the fair\, Jeremy Parsons recently told me that “The Iowa State Fair” is a “wonderful book – incredible writing and stunning photos.”  \nThat sort of sentiment is why I’d like to make the photos available to as many in Iowa as possible. The fair is an important part of the history of the state and I believe I did a relatively decent job of bringing some of that history to life\, on a very personal level\, not just for me but for anyone who loves the fair. It’s a collection of snapshots that reveal oft-lost cultural and spiritual truths here in the heartland. In the end\, a state fair is about people\, people who participate and people who visit\, and I hope my photos appeal to both groups. It’s a ‘come with me\, take my hand\, let’s walk around and see what we can see’ approach to the art of photography.
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/kurt-ullrich-personal-collection-of-photography-regional-artists-lithography-originals/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T143000
DTSTAMP:20240112T070621Z
CREATED:20231221T194813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T070621Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: HOW TO DRAW CARTOON PEOPLE AND CHARACTERS
DESCRIPTION:Have fun learning to draw your own cartoon characters!\nAges: 9 – Adult\n 
URL:https://maquoketa-art.org/event/how-to-draw-cartoon-people-and-characters/
LOCATION:Maquoketa Art Experience\, 124 S Main St\, Maquoketa\, IA\, 52060
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Workshop,Youth Workshop
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