Ebb and Flow: Art, Sustainability, and Culinary Connections

Join us as we celebrate the exhibition “Without You (I’m an Empty Shell)” by Andrea Spiridonakos, NAM’s October ’24 Artist in Residence (AiR), and raise awareness for New England’s sustainable seafood industry and marine ecosystems.

• Artist Talk: Andrea Spiridonakos will discuss her AiR experience, her portfolio, and how her work highlights the importance of nurturing our coastal community.
• Discussion: Kate Maury from Eating with the Ecosystem will join Mary Parks from GreenCrab.org to discuss Rhode Island’s vital shellfish industry and explore the impact of European green crabs on wild and farmed oysters. Kate and Mary will then discuss culinary solutions and why eating invasive and underutilized species is a key for a resilient food system.
• Oyster Bar: Features local farm-raised oysters
• Libations: Featured Cocktail —  The Green Crab Bloody Caesar,  Craft Beer, and Wine

Admission includes Artist talk/panel discussion, oyster bar, finger foods, and one drink ticket.

This joint fundraiser will benefit the Museum and GreenCrab.org‘s mission, building culinary markets for European green crab and spreading awareness of its invasive impact across the globe.