Join us at the Newport Art Museum we celebrate the exhibition Without You (I am an Empty Shell) by Andrea Spiridonakos, NAM’s October ’24 Artist in Residence (AiR). In collaboration with GreenCrab.org and Eating with the Ecosystem,, this celebration will also include a discussion on the ecological and cultural importance of shellfish in Rhode Island while touching upon threats such as invasive European green crab.

Artist Talk: Andrea 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 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.

Tickets Here