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Traditional arts are listed on the left of the page and contemporary artforms are listed on the right side.
Artists are organized by media and skill level*. See definitions of skill levels below.
Click on a highlighted name to view artist profiles, images of their art, artist bios, and artist statements.
MCB = Master Culture Bearers have a superior skill level, mentor emerging artists, exhibit their artwork internationally, and have received awards for their artwork or work with and for the community.
M = Master Artists have practiced their craft for at least 10 years are familiar with the history of their art form. They have exhibited their work, offer workshops and lectures.
J = Journey Person have practiced and sold their craft for at least 5 years.
A = Apprentices are in the process of learning their craft.
BARK CANOE MAKER
BARK HOUSES
ASH BASKETMAKERS
BEADWORK
COILED BASKETS
DANCERS
Circle Of Courage Youth Group (A)
FIBER ART
FINGER WEAVING
GOURDS
JEWELRY
LEATHER
LINGUISTICS/LANGUAGE TEACHER
Jesse Bruchac Bowman (M) - Abenaki Linguist
MUSIC
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Michael Descouteax (A)Drums and rattles
Shirly Hook (J) Rattles
REGALIA - Clothing,Sashes and Bags
PIPE MAKER
Roger Longtoe Sheehan (M)
QUILLWORK
STORY TELLERS
Jesse Bruchac Bowman (M) - Abenaki Linguist
Don Stevens
TWINED BAGS
WAMPUM
WEAVING
Wood Carving - Bowls, Dancing Sticks, War Clubs, Snow Snakes and Paddles
Norm M'Sadoques (M)
AUTHORS
CONSULTANTS
Jesse Bruchac Bowman, Abenaki Linguist
CULINARY ARTS
DECORATIVE ARTS
DIGITAL ART
FASHION
Takara Matthews (M), Clothing and Beadwork
June Roberts Wesley (J), Regalia
FILM
FINE ART
Michael Descouteax (J) Photography
Francine Poitras Jones (J) Painter
Jon Mucci Manitouabe8ich (J) - Painter & Graphic Art
Takara Matthews (J) Painter
Melody Nunn (J) Painter - Acrylics
Diane Stevens Photographer (J)
Amy Hook-Therrien (J) Painter - Watercolors
GUEST SPEAKERS
JEWLERY
Michael Descouteax (A) Beadwork
Shirly Hook (J), Jewelry
Francine Poitras Jones A) Beadwork
Takara Matthews (M), Beadwork
Paul Rene Tamburro (J)), Silver & Copper Jewelry
Linda Longtoe Sheehan (M), Wampum Jewelry
LEATHER
MODERN MUSIC
Jesse Bruchac Bowman (M), Abenaki Linguist
PAN INDIAN
Billie Jo Garfield (A), Regalia
Nathan Johnson (J), Regalia
Lori Lambert (M), Regalia and Beadwork
Billie Largy (A), Dream Catchers
Takara Matthews (M), Regalia and Beadwork
June Roberts Wesley (J), Regalia and Beadwork
PERFORMING ARTS
Takara Matthews, Dancer
Nathan Johnson, Dancer
SCHOLARS/HISTORIANS
Lori Lambert
Wood Carving
Nathan Johnson (J)
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