The Abbe Museum is marking its 80th anniversary with a celebration of creativity with the return of Paddle Art! Canoe paddles which have been painted, sculpted, beaded, collaged, and otherwise embellished and transformed by artists are on exhibition at the Abbe Museum from July 10 through August 13.

 

Thirty-one invited artists have each created unique art works from poplar canoe paddles. The artworks feature landscapes, fishing scenes, wildlife, and abstract designs, as well as traditional Native American basketry and beadwork in a variety of stylistic approaches.

 

The Paddle Art! evening begins with appetizers, wine and a silent auction of small paddles (30 inches long), wonderful Wabanaki artwork and themed gift bags. Then the party moves to our backyard for a feast of Native-inspired foods, music and live auction.

For reservations, call (207) 288-3519.

 

Thank you to our 80th Anniversary Sponsors!

Click here to see Sponsors.

 

LIVE AUCTION PADDLES

Click here to see the 57-inch paddles.

Download the Absentee Bid Form.

 

SILENT AUCTION PADDLES

Click here to see the 30-inch paddles.

Click here to see some of the silent auction Native Art.

Click here for Paddle Art FAQs.

 

Join us for an 80th Anniversary 'March Back in Time' walk from Abbe Downtown to Sieur de Monts Spring, leaving around 8:30 a.m. We will walk through the woods together and reflect on our history, arriving at Sieur de Monts Spring for a Native blessing, reminiscing and welcoming ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

A perfect outing for a family and friends.

 

Schedule

 

8:00 am  Meet in front courtyard of the Abbe Downtown at 26 Mount Desert Street 

8:30 am  March Back in Time walk from Abbe Downtown to Sieur de Monts Spring.

9:30 am  Native blessing and flute playing by David Sanipass, Micmac, opening remarks, introduction of Wabanaki Tribal Chiefs and Governors, and refreshments at the Abbe Museum at Sieur de Monts Spring near Route 3 and the Park Loop Road. 

10-12 noon  Flute music by David Sanipass, Micmac.

10-3 pm  Flint-knapping demonstrations and artifact touch-table.

10-4 pm  Birch bark canoe presentation with Butch Phillips, Penobscot. Learn about everything the Wabanaki traveler needs for a canoe trip.

1-3 pm  White Owl Duo musicians Laura Lee Perkins, Lakota/Maliseet and Kenneth Green, Micmac will serenade visitors with Native flute songs.

All day Free admission at both museum locations.