Reposted from First Peoples Festival | October 6, 2026
We are honored to introduce Dallin Maybee, an accomplished Northern Arapaho and Seneca artist, attorney, educator, public speaker, and performer, who is Chair of the 2027 First Peoples Festival Art Market Committee.
Raised on the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation in Western New York, Dallin comes from a family with a strong tradition of Native arts and beadwork. His own artistic work includes beadwork, ledger-style artwork, and contemporary pieces exploring Native identity, culture, and the connection between tradition and contemporary life.
Dallin’s artwork has received national recognition, including Best of Show at the Santa Fe Indian Market, as well as honors at other prominent Native art markets and exhibitions. His work is in collections at institutions including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, the Autry Museum, the Heard Museum, and the Portland Art Museum.
Beyond his work as an artist, Dallin has an extensive background in Native arts leadership. He has served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), the organization behind the renowned Santa Fe Indian Market. He has also worked in Native rights and advocacy and brings a strong understanding of the importance of supporting Indigenous artists and cultural expression.
Dallin’s diverse experience and lifelong connection to Native arts make him a tremendous leader for our Art Market Committee. We are excited to have him help to create an Art Market that showcases the creativity, talent, craftsmanship, and cultural richness of Indigenous artists.
Please join us in welcoming Dallin Maybee, Chair of the 2027 First Peoples Film Festival Art Market Committee.
First Peoples Festival: January 15–17, 2027 @ Estes Park, Colorado
More information about the Art Market and participating artists will be coming soon.
