Vermont Abenaki Artists Association
Retail Art SuppliesVermont, United States2-10 Employees
The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association is a small organization based in Vermont, United States, that focuses on promoting Indigenous arts and supporting Indigenous artists. Its activities center on providing a centralized space for sharing creative ideas and for professional development as entrepreneurs, while offering a means for the public to discover and engage with the artists. Members are citizens of state-recognized tribes who are authorized to sell their crafts as Indian-made under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act and have demonstrated experience presenting or selling their work in galleries, museums, educational settings, tribal governments, or similar venues. The association operates within the retail art and cultural sector, combining artist advocacy with outreach to the broader community interested in Indigenous arts. Recent activity includes participation in the Abenaki Heritage Weekend, with a shift toward virtual events in 2020 and 2021 due to constraints on in-person gatherings.