Press Release: Two-Day Event Presented by Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine, to Spotlight Indigenous Artists, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Celebration
Two-Day Event Presented by Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine, to Spotlight Indigenous Artists, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Celebration
BAR HARBOR—The Abbe Museum is pleased to announce that registration is now open to the public for the 2025 Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas, returning to the College of the Atlantic campus on July 12-13, 2025. This free two-day event uplifts Wabanaki and Northeastern Native voices through engaging panels, live performances, and a vibrant Indigenous arts market featuring over 50 Native artists.
Celebrating the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and art, the Dawnland Festival is designed to spark conversation and deepen understanding of Native contributions to contemporary society and a sustainable future.
“The Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas celebrates the Native creative economy while also lifting up Indigenous thought leadership vital to the conversation on a healthy planet and society for us all,” stated Betsy Richards, executive director and senior partner with Wabanaki Nations.
Highlights of the 2025 Festival Include:
Panel Discussions on:
Native Arts, Culture, and Technology
Wabanaki Forest Futures
Centering Wabanaki Voices in America’s 250th
Indigenous Farm to Table
Featured Performances by:
Ty Defoe (Ojibwe/Oneida), Grammy Award-winning interdisciplinary artist
Cipelahq ehpicik - Thunderbird Women, a Wabanaki women’s hand drum group
Indigenous Marketplace showcasing over 50 Native artists and makers
The full festival schedule is available at www.DawnlandFestival.org.
Early bird registrations (before June 1, 2025) will be entered into a drawing for a season pass to the Abbe Museum and a gift certificate to the Abbe Museum Store. The grand prize winner will be announced on June 2, 2025.
Assistance with registration is available by calling Abbe Museum at (207) 288-3519 or emailing info@abbemusuem.org.