Discover the artistry of Maine’s Indigenous Wabanaki creators at a vibrant Wabanaki Art Market hosted by Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness at their Downtown Bangor location on Small Business Saturday.
Offering both functional and decorative items, the market is an immersive celebration of Wabanaki traditions and creativity. It will showcase a variety of handcrafted goods including traditional beaded jewelry, sea glass art, ribbon skirts, dreamcatchers, as well as more modern items, like sublimation mugs, sweatshirts, hoodies, and tote bags that bring cultural art into everyday life.
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.
Come explore a space that honors heritage through shared stories, skillful artistry, and inspired craftsmanship at the Wabanaki Art Market!
Confirmed Vendors
- Fisher Clan Beadwork (Jo-Ellen Loring Jamieson, Penobscot), Contemporary Indigenous beadwork
- Sharon Paul (Penobscot / Maliseet / Micmac), Sublimation mugs, sweatshirts, ribbon skirts, feather keepers
- End of the Trail Studio (Carolyn Anderson, Hbmi), Acrylic paintings and jewelry
- People of the Dawn Apothecary (Tiana Aurelio, Penobscot), Acrylic and watercolor paintings
- Trina Attean (Penobscot), Penobscot handmade jewelry and crafts
- Brittany Sockabasin (Passamaquoddy), Beaded earrings
- Creationsby2feathers (Sarah Alley, Passamaquoddy), Beaded crafts and hand knapped arrowheads
- Jeanne Lewey (Penobscot), Artisan soap maker
- Beads by Leigh (Leigh Neptune, Penobscot), Handmade beaded earrings
- April Lola (Passamaquoddy), Framed floral art & beadwork
- Brenda Moore-Mitchell (Passamaquoddy), Baskets, dreamcatchers, candles, regalia, beadwork, smudge boxes, tshirts, hoodies, and more
- Kelsey Lewey (Passamaquoddy), Ribbon skirts, tote bags, wampum, and other handmade crafts
- Bluebird Beading (Nancy LaCoote, Passamaquoddy), Traditional beaded jewelry and clothing
- Catha Lewey (Passamaquoddy), Natural seaglass artwork
- Crafts From The Bay (Belinda Miliano, Passamaquoddy Sipayik), Beadwork, beaded dream catchers, sea glass jewelry, and quill jewelry
- Dopamine Creations (Ponuwon Bassett, Passamaquoddy Sipayik), Suncatchers and earrings
- Sam Tomah (Passamaquoddy), Beaded jewelry
- Hannah Loring (Penobscot), Yarn Creations, Knitted and crocheted crafts
- Dina & Company (Meagan Loring, Penobscot), Handmade jewelry
- Navaquoddy Crafts (Sanora Isaac, Navajo & Wilfred Neptune, Passamaquoddy Sipayik), Handmade jewelry
- Maria Nicholas, Passamaqupddy from Indian Township, Beadwork (earrings, dreamcatchers, ornaments, keychains, sunglasses, etc.)
All works represented at this event must be hand crafted by the artist themselves in accordance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 which states as follows. “It is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization, resident within the United States.
Thank you to First National Bank and First National Wealth Management for sponsoring this event.