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KEEP IT 100
Vol. 23, No. 51
December 20, 2023
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to enter their pieces during designated drop-off days. Exhibition fees include entry for two pieces of artwork and cost $25 for members and $35 for non-members.. Artists can also enter additional pieces of
work for $5 each. For more information and to view the complete schedule of events for Keep It 100, visit artelgallery.org or follow @ArtelPensacola on Facebook and Instagram. ■
100 ART SALE RETURNS TO ARTEL GALLERY
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By Morgan Cole
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ince 2019, Artel Gallery, a local nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting emerging artists across the region, has been throwing an annual event like no other—the Keep It 100 art exhibition. Back for its fourth year, the Keep It 100 exhibit features original pieces of work by more than 80 local artists. Taking place November 21 through January 6, this unique exhibit has grown to become an integral part of the arts community and is widely celebrated by both artists and art lovers alike. The exhibit offers members of the community the chance to shop for one-of-a-kind art pieces, all priced at $100. Not only does the exhibit make art accessible and affordable to individuals from all walks of life, it also supports local artists during the holiday season. Keep It 100 has grown to become an annual tradition for the gallery.
Artel Exhibition Director, Hope Mastroianni, said the exhibit was designed to provide all types of art lovers with the opportunity to grow their private collections at an affordable price. “We moved this year’s Keep It 100 to the end of the year so that art would be more available to purchase as Christmas gifts,” Mastroianni said. There are no thematic requirements for Keep It 100, except that each piece entered must be for sale and priced at $100. The exhibit will feature original pieces of work in a variety of mediums, including sculptures, paintings and photography. “Each year, we have anywhere from 100 to 140 entries, but only about 80 to 90 make it into the show,” Mastroianni explained. “The exhibition is judged, and cash awards are presented for first through third place winners, Best of Show, Most Experimental and Honorable Mention.” Founded in 1993, Artel Gallery is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to fostering art appreciation
throughout the region. Its mission is to provide a continuous forum for quality experimental and contemporary art exhibitions and programs dedicated to the enrichment and education of the community. Neither a co-op or a retail gallery, Artel is an experimental institution and is the only one of its kind in Northwest Florida. “All exhibitions at Artel change every six weeks. The Vault accepts applications through the year and the Award Alcove is reserved for the artist who won Best of Show from the previous show. Artel now has a new exhibition room, which will host five solo shows, four of which will be themed shows for everyone to enter,” Mastroianni said. The annual Keep It 100 exhibit will be on display November 21 through January 6 at Artel Gallery at 223 Palafox Place in downtown Pensacola. The exhibit is open to the public and free to attend. Local artists interested in participating in the exhibit are invited
THE BURROW
ODD COLONY EXPANDS TO EAST HILL WITH NEW BIERGARTEN AND EATERY By Madeleine Davis
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dd Colony Brewing Co. is expanding its roots with the opening of a neighborhood biergarten, cocktail lounge and kitchen called The Burrow. Located on the lower floor of the historic Sacred Heart Hospital building in East Hill, the new venue is slated to open mid December. Longtime friends and Pensacola natives, CEO and founder Blake Foster and co-founders Brett and Beth Schweigert have worked tirelessly for the last five years to bring their ideas and dreams to fruition. After an unforeseen halt in construction, The Burrow’s setbacks will force the restaurant to open later than originally expected, as it was initially planned to open in the spring of 2023. Owners plan to keep the historic hospital’s gothic charm, while adding in some wilderness elements that align with Odd Colony’s idiosyncratic aesthetic. The Burrow will feature an 8,000 squarefoot outdoor area, which will also serve as home to a cabin-esque outdoor bar. The kitchen menu will be cultivated by Amy Potmesil, a community culinary celebrity in Pensacola, who has ties to restaurants like Union Public House, The Well and The Nest General Store. Potmesil has been hosting pop-ups featuring
potential menu items at Odd Colony’s original downtown location until The Burrow’s official grand opening later this month. “The food program will be elevated fast casual, synchronized harmoniously with our brewing ethos by utilizing local agriculture and creating a true sense of place. There will be a large tapas style menu, handhelds and some elevated evening offerings,” Foster said. There are also plans to reveal a unique brunch menu in the near future. Assistant General Manager and Bar Lead Erin Cuneo has handcrafted a cocktail menu that is only available at The Burrow. Customers enjoy some of Odd Colony’s signature brews, but The Burrow will have a small brewing system that will offer a handful of new beers for their patrons to try. Foster expressed Odd Colony’s excitement for this new adventure. “Our entire team loves the outdoors. Being able to enjoy a meal, beer, cocktail, or glass of wine in the fresh air is something we have not had downtown. Also, adding the element of an in-house kitchen gives us abundant opportunity to explore tying in our food and beverage programs harmoniously,” Foster said. The Burrow intends to keep the same integral design as Odd Colony, as the company hired many of the
same local contractors to transform it into the biergarten of their wildest dreams. More specifically, they rehired Losobe Woodworks, who have worked on Lily Hall, Union Public House, Craft Gourmet Bakery and many more local favorites. Other local companies like Spoon & Hook, Specialty Ceilings and Integrated Solutions have also lent a helping hand in cultivating The Burrow. “Our goal is to always create a uniquely immersive OC experience for our guests. That being said, we attempted to venture into a new territory and create a new thread to the greater Odd Colony fabric. We share some elemental crossover but we believe this will be a truly unique spin on the Odd Colony brand,” Foster said regarding the team’s excitement about their new location. Stop by Odd Colony’s original location for a chance to get a sneak peak of some of The Burrow’s exclusive merchandise that features burrowing wilderness animals as a nod towards the new location’s name. For more information and details about the grand opening, follow Odd Colony Brewing Co. on Instagram at @oddcolonybrewing or on Facebook at facebook.com/ oddcolony. The Burrow can be found on Instagram at @theburrow. oddcolony and Facebook at facebook.com/TheBurrowbyOC. ■ ■
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