The composition of this work shows calligraphic forms and shapes of Baghdad. The colors and movement shows its old buildings that covered with tiles and mosaic Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, 2023.

Original screen print on paper, edition of 13. Ink colors include red, blue, black, shimmer gold, and silver gel pen. The print is 11" x 14" in size and arrives packaged between pieces of solid foam core for safe delivery. Printed by the artist at Running With Scissors Art Studios in Portland, Maine. 2025.

Symbiotic Relatives: Early Autumn Breeze on Kezar Lake by Rosalba Breazeale, AiR '23. This unique photograph records the breeze over Kezar Lake utilizing plant based developer from Rhodedendron leaves and synthetic dye sourced secondhand. Chemilumen Photographic Print on Expired Silver Gelatin Paper, 8 in. x 10 inches, 2024.

Symbiotic Relatives: Pine Needle Carpet #1 by Rosalba Breazeale, AiR '23. This unique photograph records fallen pine needles, dew and cyanotype chemistry at Hewnoaks in Lovell, ME. Chemilumen Photographic Print on Expired Silver Gelatin Paper, 8 in. x 10 in., 2024

This digital photograph was taken at the last community indigo ritual at my former gallery, Ashara Ekundayo Gallery, in downtown Oakland, CA which exclusively exhibited the work of Black woman & femme artists. This was also a site-responsive ceremony around grief and motherhood as a meditation on community violence and the thousands of missing Black girls & women in the United States. Over 30 Black women & femme community members showed up for this initial offering from the Black Women in Mourning & Joy Collective.

This is a hand painted tile on birch board and compiled of rejected ceramic shards. 8x8in, 2024

This painting was created in Black Seed Studio in January 2024 as a David C. Driskell Fellow. I was inspired by Cueva de las Manos in Argentina as I thought about the roles our hands have in the act of making. I was asking myself questions about how we are connected to humanity through time and what pieces of us stay on earth when we die as I emulated this ancient cave painting. Acrylic and coarse pumice gel on canvas, 24 x 20 inches, 2024.

This photograph was captured by Marcia Minter at the bustling Marché Sandaga in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Marcia is the Co-Founder and Officer of Strategic Growth and Innovation at IAA. 16 x 20 inches framed

Captured by Marcia Minter, this touching moment was visible from a car window, halted by a traffic jam in Ouidah, Benin, West Africa. Marcia is the Co-Founder and Officer of Strategic Growth and Innovation at IAA. 16 x 20 inches framed

Kpa!!!” is a visual representation of sound, aiming to capture the intensity and suddenness of a burst or explosion. This piece seeks to translate an auditory experience into a visual form, using dynamic elements to convey the abruptness and energy of a loud, impactful sound. It captures the essence of a moment of release, where tension suddenly breaks, creating a vivid sensory experience that blurs the line between sight and sound. Ink and aerosol paint on acid free paper . 20x42 inches . 2024

My Bird That Speaks is a drawing of an expanded bird figure rendered in liquid white ink, evoking themes of transformation, transcendence, and communication. Birds hold deep symbolic meaning across histories, religions, and philosophies—as messengers, omens, or spiritual entities. By distorting its form, I explore surrealism, materiality, and the fluidity of meaning, creating a presence that feels both familiar and otherworldly. The title suggests an active, expressive force, tying into my broader exploration of sound, language, and perception. Through this piece, I push against fixed interpretations, allowing the bird to exist in a liminal space where myth, memory, and abstraction converge. Ehite ink on paper, 16 x 22 inches, 2024.

A handprinted ode to honor the magical forests beneath the surface of our coastline. Kelp forests feed multiple species, protect from erosion and provide shelter and respite for other organisms. We as humans can learn from the biodiversity of kelp. 1 of 1, Framed. Linoleum Monoprint, 18x 24 inches, 2024

Susan Siegel's extensive stay in a Baoulé pottery village in Ivory Coast, West Africa informs her ceramic practice. Tall Totem IV presents as a container for ritual practice to purge pain, long held beliefs and trauma and then to affirm, renew and build intentions that will add value to one’s life. The physical act of closing the openings with gold threads represents a physical and metaphysical closure to confrontational issues. She currently serves on a IAA's board as the chair of the development committee. White Stoneware, Cone 06 fired. black oxide and gold powder, silver studs, gold thread. 4” x 5” x 23”

Set #1 contains: 1 Bowl, 1 Medium Plate and 1 Small Plate. Descended from Haiti and Trinidad, currently residing in New Jersey, Nyugen E. Smith 20' is an interdisciplinary artist who builds living connections with the history, culture and legacy of his ancestors. These special, limited edition ceramics, translate his relationship to belonging, revolution, migration and pride of a people whose cultural contributions to the globe can be seen through food, music, and style. Drawn and painted in his signature style, Smith's extension of his Bundle House series represents works that speak directly to those who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and global migration. The act of literally and metaphorically bundling materials and memories together to make a livable ‘home’ is the basis for these assemblages often made out of found material and personal ephemera. Each 'Bundle House' is filled with symbologies of Pan-Africanism, the Caribbean and its African roots. Smith’s dedication to storytelling, community wellness, and global consideration was exemplified during his residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Despite having a virtual residency due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in 2020, he used his time and collective resources to continue investigating the effects of colonization on the world More about Nyugen: Nyugen E. Smith is a first generation Caribbean-American interdisciplinary artist and educator living and working in Jersey City, NJ. Responding to the legacy of European colonial rule in the African diaspora, his work considers imperialist practices of oppression, violence, and intergenerational trauma. He Is interested in ritual and sacred practice rooted in African spiritual systems and how they are employed as coping mechanisms and tools for collective empowerment. He holds a BA from Seton Hall University and an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted public programs, visiting artist lectures, and panel discussions at institutions including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. Awards: 2016 Leonore Annenberg Performing and Visual Arts Fund, 2018 Franklin Furnace Fund, 2018 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.

Set #2 contains: 1 Bowl, 1 Medium Plate and 1 Small Plate Descended from Haiti and Trinidad, currently residing in New Jersey, Nyugen E. Smith 20' is an interdisciplinary artist who builds living connections with the history, culture and legacy of his ancestors. These special, limited edition ceramics, translate his relationship to belonging, revolution, migration and pride of a people whose cultural contributions to the globe can be seen through food, music, and style. Drawn and painted in his signature style, Smith's extension of his Bundle House series represents works that speak directly to those who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and global migration. The act of literally and metaphorically bundling materials and memories together to make a livable ‘home’ is the basis for these assemblages often made out of found material and personal ephemera. Each 'Bundle House' is filled with symbologies of Pan-Africanism, the Caribbean and its African roots. Smith’s dedication to storytelling, community wellness, and global consideration was exemplified during his residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Despite having a virtual residency due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in 2020, he used his time and collective resources to continue investigating the effects of colonization on the world. More about Nyugen: Nyugen E. Smith is a first generation Caribbean-American interdisciplinary artist and educator living and working in Jersey City, NJ. Responding to the legacy of European colonial rule in the African diaspora, his work considers imperialist practices of oppression, violence, and intergenerational trauma. He Is interested in ritual and sacred practice rooted in African spiritual systems and how they are employed as coping mechanisms and tools for collective empowerment. He holds a BA from Seton Hall University and an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted public programs, visiting artist lectures, and panel discussions at institutions including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. Awards: 2016 Leonore Annenberg Performing and Visual Arts Fund, 2018 Franklin Furnace Fund, 2018 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.

Set #3 contains: 1 Bowl, 1 Medium Plate and 1 Large Dinner Plate Descended from Haiti and Trinidad, currently residing in New Jersey, Nyugen E. Smith 20' is an interdisciplinary artist who builds living connections with the history, culture and legacy of his ancestors. These special, limited edition ceramics, translate his relationship to belonging, revolution, migration and pride of a people whose cultural contributions to the globe can be seen through food, music, and style. Drawn and painted in his signature style, Smith's extension of his Bundle House series represents works that speak directly to those who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and global migration. The act of literally and metaphorically bundling materials and memories together to make a livable ‘home’ is the basis for these assemblages often made out of found material and personal ephemera. Each 'Bundle House' is filled with symbologies of Pan-Africanism, the Caribbean and its African roots. Smith’s dedication to storytelling, community wellness, and global consideration was exemplified during his residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Despite having a virtual residency due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in 2020, he used his time and collective resources to continue investigating the effects of colonization on the world. More about Nyugen: Nyugen E. Smith is a first generation Caribbean-American interdisciplinary artist and educator living and working in Jersey City, NJ. Responding to the legacy of European colonial rule in the African diaspora, his work considers imperialist practices of oppression, violence, and intergenerational trauma. He Is interested in ritual and sacred practice rooted in African spiritual systems and how they are employed as coping mechanisms and tools for collective empowerment. He holds a BA from Seton Hall University and an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted public programs, visiting artist lectures, and panel discussions at institutions including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. Awards: 2016 Leonore Annenberg Performing and Visual Arts Fund, 2018 Franklin Furnace Fund, 2018 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.

Set #4 contains: 2 Large Platters Descended from Haiti and Trinidad, currently residing in New Jersey, Nyugen E. Smith 20' is an interdisciplinary artist who builds living connections with the history, culture and legacy of his ancestors. These special, limited edition ceramics, translate his relationship to belonging, revolution, migration and pride of a people whose cultural contributions to the globe can be seen through food, music, and style. Drawn and painted in his signature style, Smith's extension of his Bundle House series represents works that speak directly to those who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and global migration. The act of literally and metaphorically bundling materials and memories together to make a livable ‘home’ is the basis for these assemblages often made out of found material and personal ephemera. Each 'Bundle House' is filled with symbologies of Pan-Africanism, the Caribbean and its African roots. Smith’s dedication to storytelling, community wellness, and global consideration was exemplified during his residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Despite having a virtual residency due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in 2020, he used his time and collective resources to continue investigating the effects of colonization on the world. More about Nyugen: Nyugen E. Smith is a first generation Caribbean-American interdisciplinary artist and educator living and working in Jersey City, NJ. Responding to the legacy of European colonial rule in the African diaspora, his work considers imperialist practices of oppression, violence, and intergenerational trauma. He Is interested in ritual and sacred practice rooted in African spiritual systems and how they are employed as coping mechanisms and tools for collective empowerment. He holds a BA from Seton Hall University and an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted public programs, visiting artist lectures, and panel discussions at institutions including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. Awards: 2016 Leonore Annenberg Performing and Visual Arts Fund, 2018 Franklin Furnace Fund, 2018 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.

Set #5 contains: 1 Bowl, 1 Medium Plate and 1 Large Dinner Plate Descended from Haiti and Trinidad, currently residing in New Jersey, Nyugen E. Smith 20' is an interdisciplinary artist who builds living connections with the history, culture and legacy of his ancestors. These special, limited edition ceramics, translate his relationship to belonging, revolution, migration and pride of a people whose cultural contributions to the globe can be seen through food, music, and style. Drawn and painted in his signature style, Smith's extension of his Bundle House series represents works that speak directly to those who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and global migration. The act of literally and metaphorically bundling materials and memories together to make a livable ‘home’ is the basis for these assemblages often made out of found material and personal ephemera. Each 'Bundle House' is filled with symbologies of Pan-Africanism, the Caribbean and its African roots. Smith’s dedication to storytelling, community wellness, and global consideration was exemplified during his residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Despite having a virtual residency due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in 2020, he used his time and collective resources to continue investigating the effects of colonization on the world. More about Nyugen: Nyugen E. Smith is a first generation Caribbean-American interdisciplinary artist and educator living and working in Jersey City, NJ. Responding to the legacy of European colonial rule in the African diaspora, his work considers imperialist practices of oppression, violence, and intergenerational trauma. He Is interested in ritual and sacred practice rooted in African spiritual systems and how they are employed as coping mechanisms and tools for collective empowerment. He holds a BA from Seton Hall University and an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted public programs, visiting artist lectures, and panel discussions at institutions including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. Awards: 2016 Leonore Annenberg Performing and Visual Arts Fund, 2018 Franklin Furnace Fund, 2018 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.

Set #6 contains: 1 Bowl, 1 Medium Plate and 1 Large Dinner Plate Descended from Haiti and Trinidad, currently residing in New Jersey, Nyugen E. Smith 20' is an interdisciplinary artist who builds living connections with the history, culture and legacy of his ancestors. These special, limited edition ceramics, translate his relationship to belonging, revolution, migration and pride of a people whose cultural contributions to the globe can be seen through food, music, and style. Drawn and painted in his signature style, Smith's extension of his Bundle House series represents works that speak directly to those who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and global migration. The act of literally and metaphorically bundling materials and memories together to make a livable ‘home’ is the basis for these assemblages often made out of found material and personal ephemera. Each 'Bundle House' is filled with symbologies of Pan-Africanism, the Caribbean and its African roots. Smith’s dedication to storytelling, community wellness, and global consideration was exemplified during his residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Despite having a virtual residency due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in 2020, he used his time and collective resources to continue investigating the effects of colonization on the world. More about Nyugen: Nyugen E. Smith is a first generation Caribbean-American interdisciplinary artist and educator living and working in Jersey City, NJ. Responding to the legacy of European colonial rule in the African diaspora, his work considers imperialist practices of oppression, violence, and intergenerational trauma. He Is interested in ritual and sacred practice rooted in African spiritual systems and how they are employed as coping mechanisms and tools for collective empowerment. He holds a BA from Seton Hall University and an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted public programs, visiting artist lectures, and panel discussions at institutions including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. Awards: 2016 Leonore Annenberg Performing and Visual Arts Fund, 2018 Franklin Furnace Fund, 2018 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.

Set #7 contains: 1 Bowl, 1 Medium Plate and 1 Large Dinner Plate Descended from Haiti and Trinidad, currently residing in New Jersey, Nyugen E. Smith 20' is an interdisciplinary artist who builds living connections with the history, culture and legacy of his ancestors. These special, limited edition ceramics, translate his relationship to belonging, revolution, migration and pride of a people whose cultural contributions to the globe can be seen through food, music, and style. Drawn and painted in his signature style, Smith's extension of his Bundle House series represents works that speak directly to those who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and global migration. The act of literally and metaphorically bundling materials and memories together to make a livable ‘home’ is the basis for these assemblages often made out of found material and personal ephemera. Each 'Bundle House' is filled with symbologies of Pan-Africanism, the Caribbean and its African roots. Smith’s dedication to storytelling, community wellness, and global consideration was exemplified during his residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Despite having a virtual residency due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in 2020, he used his time and collective resources to continue investigating the effects of colonization on the world. More about Nyugen: Nyugen E. Smith is a first generation Caribbean-American interdisciplinary artist and educator living and working in Jersey City, NJ. Responding to the legacy of European colonial rule in the African diaspora, his work considers imperialist practices of oppression, violence, and intergenerational trauma. He Is interested in ritual and sacred practice rooted in African spiritual systems and how they are employed as coping mechanisms and tools for collective empowerment. He holds a BA from Seton Hall University and an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has conducted public programs, visiting artist lectures, and panel discussions at institutions including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. Awards: 2016 Leonore Annenberg Performing and Visual Arts Fund, 2018 Franklin Furnace Fund, 2018 Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant.

A little jewel box house, designed by its owners and featured in several design magazines, can be yours for 3 nights. This 4-bedroom Vermont house is situated high on a meadow and is surrounded by over 22 acres of woods. Every season is the best season in Warren, Vermont! The green of a Vermont summer is unrivaled, the Fourth of July parade is famous, and Warren Falls is a fun place to be in summer if you are up for some cliff jumping. The fall foliage is spectacular, and the valley is comforting and cozy with warm days and cool nights. Winter in Vermont is stunning and truly a paradise even if you are not a skier. The house is a short walk or bike ride to dedicated hiking trails and mountain biking trails, or you can elect to drive 15 minutes to the amazing Mt Abe trailhead for a real treat. Road and gravel biking in this valley are legendary. Sugarbush Resort is also 10 minutes away by car. In winter you can Nordic ski, snowshoe out the back door, or take a very short drive to downhill ski at Mad River Glen or Sugarbush. Eat at the amazing Pitcher Inn (Relais and Chateaux), or at the James Beard nominated Canteen Creamee or The Mad Taco if you do not want to cook!

Portland Ovations & Indigo Arts Alliance is excited to TWO tickets to each of the following Seeking Resonance performances: Omar Offendum: Coast to Coast and Nathalie Joachim

This limited edition tote bag was designed by Indigo's Co-Founder Marcia Minter. “Indigo Rising” is the latest installment in Indigo Arts Alliance’s ongoing collaboration with Seabags, whose products are handcrafted in Maine using recycled sails. This tote pays homage to African American women and the art of quilting, which is so important in the culture and history of America. Marcia believes that creating items that are both functional and beautiful has transformative power that can be passed on for generations. This patchwork design is constructed of varying indigo blocks that all incorporate IAA’s iconic symbol for growth through community. This tote is no longer available in stores, and is truly one of a kind.

This item includes a 150 gift certificate to Toad&Co! About Toad&Co: Since we got our start in the 90s, we've been big on enjoying the simple things in life, embracing the unexpected, and letting go every once in a while. It keeps our spirits high and gives us the energy to focus on the things that matter... like working to make the outdoors more accessible to everyone, sourcing the most sustainable materials, partnering with the cleanest factories, and looking for new ways to do more with less.

Mallory Portraits will facilitate a private, 2-hour portrait session experience at our studio in Portsmouth, NH and a 20" fine art photography "Realism Finish" heirloom family portrait. The package is also complemented with an overnight, one-room luxury hotel stay for four (4) at the Marriott AC in Portsmouth, NH.

Escape to the quiet beauty of coastal Maine with a stay at a sweet cottage, nestled right on the banks of the serene Bagaduce River. The cottage features 1 bedroom, 1 fully equipped kitchen, and all the comforts of home—perfect for a peaceful summer getaway or a memorable family gathering. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the porch, kayaking the winding river, or exploring the shops and trails of nearby Blue Hill, this is a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature.

Hosted by Nancy Wagner and Dinny Herron, indulge in a catered dinner for 6 people. See second slide for menu example. The meal will be prepared off site, and delivered to your preferred location. Menu items may by tailored, depending on winners dietary restrictions.

One Longfellow Square is one of Portland, Maine’s most charming and versatile, non-profit performing arts and concert venues, offering a warm and intimate atmosphere and setting the stage for unforgettable live music, performing arts, and community events. Located in Portland’s West End at the entrance to the city’s vibrant Arts District, One Longfellow Square accommodates a wide range of events including film, theater, dance, and of course, live music.

The North Atlantic Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues music festival featuring national blues performers and considered one of the most prestigious on the East Coast. This years festival will be on July 12 & 13, 2025 and is held at the Public Landing in Rockland, Maine, overlooking the picturesque Rockland Harbor. Some of the top names in blues music have been featured. . In addition to all day live entertainment, the festival has vendors selling a wide array of food, drinks and crafts. Saturday evening Main Street is closed to traffic for the NABF Club Crawl.

The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street, in downtown Portland. This $150 gift certificate can be redeemed for tickets to any show at State Theater of your choosing! Check out their website (statetheatreportland.com) to see what exciting shows are coming up!

The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street, in downtown Portland. This $150 gift certificate can be redeemed for tickets to any show at State Theater of your choosing! Check out their website (statetheatreportland.com) to see what exciting shows are coming up!