Discover the artistry of Indigenous creators at the Downtown Bangor Wabanaki Art Market on NOVEMBER 29 from 10am-3pm, hosted by Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness at their Downtown Bangor location on Central Street.
This pop-up market celebrates contemporary Native arts and artists during Native American Heritage month and allows the community to directly support the living culture and sovereignty of Native artists residing in the Dawnland on Small Business Saturday – one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Offering both functional and decorative items, the market is an immersive celebration of Wabanaki traditions and creativity. In the past it has showcased a variety of handcrafted goods including traditional beaded jewelry, ribbon skirts, baskets, ornaments, and musical instruments. It also features modern items that bring cultural art into everyday life like hoodies, t-shirts, sublimation mugs, and tote bags as well as handmade toiletries, holiday ornam ents, keychains, and crochet and knit goods.
The Wabanaki, or “People of the Dawnland,” include Mi’kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet, Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkokmikuk, Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik, and the Penobscot Nation. Artists from each community are expected.
Artists wishing to participate should fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/KyAj3vyz5nRbK3XJ9
Come explore a space that honors heritage through shared stories, skillful artistry, and inspired craftsmanship at the Downtown Bangor Wabanaki Art Market!
Mac King | Penobscot & Passamaquoddy
Mac King is a 25-year-old artist living in Maine, with roots that stretch across the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, and Chickasaw nations. Taught by her grandmother and reconnected to her community after years away, Mac blends tradition with her unique perspective, focusing primarily on Wabanaki curve designs. Her work highlights the stories, values, and beauty of her culture, sharing the power of connection and the importance of tradition.
Navaquoddy Crafts | Sanora Isaac & Wilfred Neptune Sr | Navajo & Passamaquoddy
Rooted in both Navajo and Passamaquoddy traditions, Navaquoddy Crafts creates unique handmade jewelry using semiprecious stones and natural materials. Their work includes beaded earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, antler pieces, dreamcatchers made from willow, and traditional items crafted from Maine stone and wood.
Dina & Co. | Meagan M. Loring | Penobscot
Dina & Co founder Meagan Loring is Penobscot Nation artist from Indian Island. A third-generation beadworker and first-generation leather artist, she creates contemporary pieces that merge tradition with modern style. Her work is a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the beauty of self-expression.
Crafts From The Bay | Belinda Dawn Miliano | Passamaquoddy
Belinda Dawn Miliano, a Passamaquoddy beadwork artist from Sipayik, creates contemporary wearables inspired by traditional materials and techniques. Self-taught and later mentored within her community, her work blends cultural tradition with modern accents.
Stone Circle Herbals | Maliseet
Stone Circle Herbals creates handcrafted body-care products inspired by the teachings of the Wabanaki Alliance, honoring sacred plants and a deep connection to the land. Each item is mindfully crafted in their small Corinth, Maine workshop, offering a modern interpretation of traditional wisdom and an invitation to reconnect with natural rhythms.
www.stonecircleherbals.com
Knotty Momma Creations | Hannah Loring | Penobscot
Knotty Momma Creations offers handmade crochet and knit items, along with beaded pens and other crafted accessories. Hannah Loring’s work celebrates practical creativity with wearables, household goods, gifts, and decor.
Coursett Crafts | Ponuwon and Leon Coursett | Passamaquoddy
Coursett Crafts is co-owned by Ponuwon and Leon Coursett, featuring handcrafted work rooted in Passamaquoddy artistry. Creations include sun catchers, jewelry, and other crafts that showcase a diverse body of work.
Seriously Rez | Viola Francis | Passamaquoddy
Viola Francis, Passamaquoddy artist from Sipayik, specializes in handcrafted dreamcatchers and beaded earrings. Her work reflects Indigenous artistry rooted in tradition and personal expression.
Wabanaki Natural Basket & Gift Shop | Brenda Moore-Mitchell | Passamaquoddy
Brenda Moore-Mitchell is a Passamaquoddy artist whose work includes traditional baskets, and contemporary, Indigenous-design hoodies and t-shirts, dreamcatchers, and other handcrafted pieces. Through her artistry and teaching, Brenda helps preserve Wabanaki creative traditions, offering classes in basketry, beading, and regalia to share her knowledge with others.
Creationsby2feathers | Sarah Alley & Christopher Alley | Passamaquoddy
Creationsby2feathers was founded by Sarah Alley of Sipayik and her son Christopher featuring crafts made by family members. Inspired by traditional Passamaquoddy crafts, cultural teachings, and family heritage, their artwork ranges from contemporary knit goods to beaded jewelry.
Lewey’s Creations | Jeanne Lewey | Penobscot
Jeanne Lewey of Lewey’s Creations has been making artisan soaps, body butters, and lip balms for more than a decade. Influenced by her Penobscot heritage and her upbringing between Indian Township and Indian Island, she joyfully develops new recipes crafted with intention and cultural inspiration.
Jason Pardilla Photography | Jason Pardilla | Penobscot
Jason Pardilla is a Penobscot Nation photographer and videographer from Indian Island who documents the beauty all around us, capturing the natural world and the landscapes of Maine and beyond. Whether traveling to remote wild places or exploring local waters, he creates imagery that reflects our connection to the land and the planet. His work is available as fine art prints on museum-quality paper.
www.jasonpardillaphotography.com
Matthew “Skinny” Dana | Passamaquoddy
Matthew “Skinny” Dana is a multi-talented Wabanaki artist whose creativity spans graphic design, clothing design, and leather work. While his artistry takes many forms, his current passion is leather and shoemaking, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern style.
Passamaquoddy Dreamcatcher | Maria Nicholas | Passamaquoddy
Maria Nicholas is a Passamaquoddy artist who creates beaded earrings, keychains, dreamcatchers, ornaments, wristlets, and other handcrafted pieces. Her work reflects her cultural traditions and a love of detailed, meaningful craft.