@ Daniel Minter (born 1961) A Distant Holla: Deep Inside Us, 2021 Mixed media wood construction 49 x 42 1/4 x 7 inches Museum purchase, supported by Ann and Dick Costello, 2022.3 © Daniel Minter A series of monthly walks, each focusing on select themes or sections within the exhibition MAINE: A Force Within American Art (1890–2026). Join Indigo Arts Alliance Executive Director Jordia Benjamin and Studio and Programs Manager Ashley Page for a curatorial walk through of Maine: A Force within American Art (1890–2026). Having served as curatorial advisors for the exhibition, Indigo Arts Alliance’s role as a Black-Led arts incubator space in Portland, ME has allowed them to keep their finger on the pulse on the creative, community and scholarly contributions of Black and Brown artists in and around the state. Through the exhibition, we simultaneously celebrate Maine’s role in shaping the visual aesthetic of what is considered “American Art” while complicating the narrative of what it looks like and those who create it. Indigo Arts Alliance’s mission of amplifying the voices and visions of Black and Brown artists, allows for a more contemporary and nuanced viewpoint into how we see Maine within the American artistic canon. The walk will last approximately 30 minutes, after which guests will have the opportunity to explore the remaining galleries independently. Jordia Benjamin has over 15+ years in the nonprofit sector, Benjamin is the dynamic Executive Director of Indigo Arts Alliance. Under her leadership she has steered the organization’s million-dollar budgets, led the team through periods of rapid growth and change, and forged lasting partnerships across disciplines and geographies. Whether building IAA’s robust residency programs for Black and Brown artists, advising museums to reimagine collections through a decolonial lens, or mentoring the next generation of cultural workers, Benjamin leads with integrity, purpose, and vision. Ashley Page is the Studio and Program Manager at Indigo Arts Alliance. She serves as a point of contact for artists and supports the development of related public programs and special projects to best connect artists and communities. In her role, she ensures the smooth operations of the studio and its administrative needs. As an interdisciplinary artist, curator and community organizer, Ashley’s creative spirit, passion for community, and dedication to the artistic growth of artists of color is interwoven into her own artistic philosophy. Drawing from the power of vulnerability, collaborative honesty, and mutual understanding, her work creates the bridges between art and people. Cost: $12; $10 for members. Includes museum admission. Please meet in the museum lobby. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
