317 Main is thrilled to host Mi’kmaq Native American Artist, David Lone Bear Sanipass, in the gallery for an evening of storytelling and art.

Artist Bio:

David Lone Bear Sanipass is an artist and storyteller from the Mi’kmaq Nation. His early years were spent traveling between Elsipogtog First Nation and Maine following the harvests. David’s parents survived the Canadian Indian Residential Schools. David is a survivor of the Sixties Scoop. His family settled at the base of a mountain in Northern Maine. For over forty years, David has traveled across the United States and Canada sharing ancient stories and teachings from his heritage. He was asked by his elders to share these stories not only with his own nation, but all people of all nations of the world. David is a Southwestern Association for Indian Arts juried artist in painting, photography, and jewelry. He has been painting for most of his life, creating his own style while recovering from a brain aneurysm in the late 90s. His favorite subjects include his family and his culture. He also designs and fabricates custom jewelry worn by people around the world. David is currently designing a proposal for a monument and park to be located in the city of Moncton, New Brunswick to honor the Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Nations of the region. He has been commissioned to create public art that accurately depicts the local native people and history in several locations in Maine. His extensive and ongoing research in history, his studies in the arts and traditions, and his work as a structural engineer, give him a unique perspective and ability to share with diverse communities around the world.