“Inspired by the Sea”
Tales of Three Downeast Maine Women
Farming, Framing, Food

Friday, August 15, 2025 1-4pm

Three women, three distinct stories, one inspiring afternoon in Sedgwick Maine!
Art Show and Sale by Carolyn Butera
Strong’s Public House & Patio 7 Rope Ferry Road, Sedgwick, ME 04676

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.
Join us for an afternoon to pause, learn about and taste the amazing Blue Mussel while hearing first hand from three Maine women what inspired them to pursue their current careers.

Mia Strong CHEF
Chef and co-owner of Strong’s Public House & Patio, Mia will prepare tastings of Mussels al Diablo and Mussels
Cacio e Pepe created with fresh Blue Mussels.

Shey Conover MUSSEL FARMER
As the co-owner of Marshall Cove Mussels, Shey will share what inspired her to establish a Blue Mussel farm in the ocean waters near the island community of Islesboro.

Carolyn Butera ARTIST
Carolyn lives on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Maine and works as a visual artist. She is currently producing a collection of highly detailed, watercolor “portrait paintings” of Blue Mussel shells from Downeast Maine,

This Blue Mussel event on The Blue Hill Peninsula is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged. To register and for further information, including a schedule for the event, go to https://www.strongsofmaine.com/events/inspired-by-the-sea