Maquoketa is emerging as a regional arts hub, driven largely by the Maquoketa Art Experience, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, and the nationally/internationally renowned artists that call Maquoketa home. Additionally, the community recognizes the value of public art and arts programming to enhancing quality of life for residents and drawing in visitors. Through the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC) partnership, local artists and community leaders hope to build on existing opportunit...