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Cultural Connections in the Park: Sarah Sockbeson, Penobscot

  • Nature Center 49 Sweetwater Circle Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 (map)
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Sarah Sockbeson is one of the several young basketmakers who take Wabanaki traditions to a new level with their contemporary styles. A member 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.

 Location: Nature Center Patio, Acadia National Park

All Cultural Connections in the Park programs are sponsored by Dawnland, LLC, are offered in partnership with Acadia National Park, and are free and open to the public.

The Cultural Connections in the Park series occurs every Wednesday from late June through September.

Rain Location: Abbe Museum, downtown

Earlier Event: July 23
Wolankeyutomon Exhibit Tour
Later Event: July 26
Sieur de Monts Family Fun Day