The Diane Kopec Collection Fund was created to acquire works by living Native American artists. The collection reflects the vitality and vibrancy of Native American art today. The following works have been added to the permanent collection through the Diane Kopec Collection Fund:
Robert Muise, Mi'kmaq
7-Direction Sacred Journey Drum
Year Acquired: 2010
Donna Sanipass, Mi'kmaq
Pine Cone Basket
Year Acquired: 2010
Max Sanipass Romero, Mi'kmaq
Tea Set Baskets
Year Acquired: 2010
Sarah Sockbeson, Penobscot
Fancy Baskets
Year Acquired: 2010
Molly Neptune Parker, Passamaquoddy
Blueberry Basket
Year Acquired: 2009
George Neptune, Passamaquoddy
Trinket Basket
Year Acquired: 2009
Debbie Brooks, Passamaquoddy
Work Basket
Year Acquired: 2008
Gal Frey, Passamaquoddy
Shopper Basket
Year Acquired: 2008
David Sanipass, Mi'kmaq
Flute
Year Acquired: 2008
Eric Sappier, Penobscot
Root Club
Year Acquired: 2008
Shannon Secord, Penobscot
Sewing Basket
Year Acquired: 2008
Fred Tomah, Maliseet
Eagle's Nest Basket #1
Year Acquired: 2008
Eric Otter Bacon, Passamaquoddy
Wampum Basket
Year Acquired: 2008
Urchin Basket
Year Acquired: 2007
Jeremy Frey, Passamaquoddy
Fine Weave Basket
Year Acquired: 2007
Jeremy Frey, Passamaquoddy
Large Urchin Basket
Year Acquired: 2007
Ganessa Bryant, Penobscot
Miniature Basket
Year Acquired: 2007
Ganessa Bryant, Penobscot
Point Basket with Quill Rose
Year Acquired: 2007
Susan Thompson, Penobscot
Button Basket
Year Acquired: 2007
Susan Thompson, Penobscot
Sweetgrass & Beaded Turtle Necklace
Year Acquired: 2007
Mary and Donald Sanipass, Micmac
Candy Basket
Year Acquired: 2007
George Neptune, Passamaquoddy
Trinket Basket with Ash Bird
Year Acquired: 2007
Eric "Otter" Bacon, Passamaquoddy
Curly Basket with Etched Birchbark
Year Acquired: 2007
Barry Dana, Penobscot
All My Relations, Pack Basket
Year Acquired: 2007