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Special Event
Event
Cultural Connections in the Park: Fancy Basket Demonstration with Sarah Sockbeson, Penobscot
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 44.362123, -68.206921
Sieur de Monts, Acadia National Park
Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Description
The Cultural Connections in the Park series occurs on select Wednesdays from June through September.
Sarah Sockbeson is one of several basketmakers who take Wabanaki traditions to a new level with their contemporary styles. A citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation, Sarah apprenticed with basketmaker Jennifer Neptune and combines contemporary elements such as painting and bone carving into her work. Known for her vivid color combinations and beautiful landscape paintings, Sarah will demonstrate the various steps within her artistic process.
All of these programs are sponsored by Dawnland, LLC, are offered in partnership with the Abbe Museum, and are free and open to the public.
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Sarah Sockbeson, Penobscot