Inspired by the Sea

Tales of Three Downeast Maine Women

Farming, Framing, Food

The sea has undoubtedly been a source of inspiration since time began. Three Downeast Maine women will share their personal journeys of inspiration from the ocean waters that surround us and the Blue Mussels that live in the intertidal zone of those beautiful waters.

Three women, three distinct stories, one inspiring afternoon in Sedgwick Maine!

1-4 pm   Art Show & Sale + Strong’s Bar open for beverage purchases 

Mingle with Mia, Shey, Carolyn and others, enjoy a drink from Strong's Bar, and have an opportunity to see and purchase artwork!

Two original Blue Mussel Shell Portraits by Artist Carolyn Butera from her Downeast Maine Collection will be on display, along with a limited number of hand signed fine art prints for sale, all professionally secured in antique frames. Original paintings were produced using layers of watercolor paints and handmade shell pigment on Fabriano paper from Italy.

2:00 pm Chef Mia Strong will prepare and serve tastings of Mussels al Diablo and Mussels Cacio e Pepe.

2:30 pm Shey Conover of Marshall Cove Mussels in Isleboro will share what inspired her to establish an aquaculture farm.

3:00 pm Carolyn Butera, Artist, will share her journey of inspiration to produce "portrait paintings" of Blue Mussel shells. 

After the event, Strong's will be open for dinner from 4-8 pm with our full menu and special Blue Mussel entrees while supplies last!