PAST EVENT: Dan Wardell from IPTV

MAE Presents: Sculptor "Dennis Vance"

Maquoketa Art Experience Peresented Sculptor "Dennis Vance" David Voy attended and covered the event and here is a LINK to some photos and soon a video.

PHOTOS: http://www.maquoketa.com/photos/MAE-Presents-Dennis-Vance
VIDEO: http://youtu.be/kdg0i1B1rfg

MORE LINKS:
Maq. Art Exp: http://www.maquoketa-art.org
Dennis Vance: http://www.artinfactstudio.com
David Voy: http://www.DavidVoy.com
AVOYco: http://www.AVOYco.com
Maquoketa OnLine:  http://www.Maquoketa.com

MAE - Ceramic Ornament Craft Workshop

KIDS OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO THE MAQUOKETA ART EXPERIENCE (FORMER OSTERHAUS BUILDING DOWNTOWN)  TO PAINT AND DECORATE CERAMIC ORNAMENTS, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH AT 10:30 A.M. 

BALD EAGLE Release to Wild

BALD EAGLE Release to Wild (Short Version) by David Voy

Full Stories & Videos after the jump.....

2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year: Jane Schmidt

Gov. Branstad announces 2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year

Jane Schmidt, a longtime teacher known for her leadership, her ability to connect with students, and her commitment to improvement, is the 2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Gov. Terry Branstad announced in Maquoketa.
“Great teachers make a world of difference for their students, for their colleagues and for their communities,” Branstad said. “The Lt. Governor and I congratulate Jane Schmidt, who is a true role model for both students and teachers.”

Schmidt, a 33-year teaching veteran from Delmar, is an eighth-grade literacy and language arts teacher at Maquoketa Middle School in the Maquoketa Community School District.



(FULL ARTICLE AT)
https://www.educateiowa.gov/article/2013/10/17/gov-branstad-announces-2014-iowa-teacher-year

Sunshine Fundraiser

Sunshine Preschool and Daycare Fundraiser

Thursday, October 17th from 5pm-close - Help support Sunshine School by placing an order from Pizza Hut (dine in or carry out) and Sunshine will receive up to 20% of the total sales. You will need a voucher and it is attached. Your support would be greatly appreciated as the funds will be used towards replacement of the playground fence.

Cardinal Elementary's 5th Annual Trivia Night

Saturday, October 19, 2013
6:00pm until 10:00pm
Michel's Hall Maquoketa, IA

This is our annual fundraiser to help cover costs of field trips, assemblies, and upkeep of playground. It is also a REALLY FUN TIME!!! Get your teams of 8-10 people together! Our table theme this year is YOUR FAVORITE SONG. Cost is $10/person (must be 18 to participate). Please let me know if you need a form or stop by Cardinal School to grab one. All forms are due no later than October 4th. If you are unable to come but would like to support our students, we are looking for businesses and organizations to donate items/baskets for our silent auction. Doors open at 6 and trivia will be from 7-10. You may bring your own drinks/coolers but no hard liquor or food please. Sandwiches /snack trays will be available to purchase. Hope to see you there!!!!

MAE fills a newly created PART TIME position.

Maquoketa Art Experience
124 S. Main Street, 
PO Box 993, Maquoketa, IA 52060
563.652.9925
www.maquoketa-art.org
maq.art.exp@gmail.com


For Immediate Release
October 9, 2013

Maquoketa Art Experience (MAE) is pleased to announce that Nancy
Kilburg has been hired to immediately fill the newly created part-
time position of Education Liaison for MAE. Bob Osterhaus,
president of MAE, stated “Nancy’s background in education as a
school social worker for the past 25 years and her commitment to
MAE make her eminently qualified to fill this new position. She has
a keen awareness of the partnership(s) necessary for the schools
and the community to create an efective life-long learning environment for all ages.” The goal of the liaison is to expand MAE educational programs,
enhance MAE partnerships with schools, art teachers, aspiring artists and local communities and organizations. MAE is working to make wide-ranging arts education programs and art opportunities available to all in the region, with the aim of strengthening interest, enjoyment, and participation in the arts. By fostering the presence of art and artists in our community we accomplish our mission to “See, Meet and Create”. This new position is supported in part by a recently received Job Creation Grant from the IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS in the amount of $4998.00.