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Sarasota News Leader January 11, 2013 Page 97 ART SHOW TO BE A BENEFIT FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS While many folks would hesitate to think of bars and art together, a news release notes, "In truth, they are a perfect mix. Bars and taverns have played an important role in the organization and development of many political and art movements throughout American history." Every year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit a different Sarasota public elementary school art program. This year, the beneficiary will be Gulf Gate Elementary, the release says. The submission rules follow: • Entrant must create "bar coaster" on site at Artists frequented taverns in New York in the Mr. Beery's with supplied drawing materials early 1950s, where they could meet each othfrom behind the bar. er and take part in weekly salons, the release • Entrant must purchase beverage for entry adds. in competition. Now Mr. Beery's, a craft beer bar in Gulf Gate, and www.SarasotaVisualArt.com have com- • Artwork must be created on supplied standard 4-inch by 4-inch bar coaster. bined ideas and resources to create D.U.I., Drawing Under the Influence, a unique open • All artwork must be original and for sale. call art competition and casual exhibition to benefit the Sarasota Public School Elementary • Entrant must complete a registration form supplied by Mr. Beery's. Art Programs, the release points out. "It's pretty simple to enter," the release notes: • An entrant may submit work as many times as he wishes. All you have to do is buy a craft beer and draw on a supplied beer coast•Entrant must be 21 to er any day through Feb. enter. 1 at Mr. Beery's. "At the •Any artwork that is end of the competition, deemed inapproprithe beer coasters (now ate will be eliminated. artworks) will be curated and critiqued by a •All unsold works will panel of judges consistbe returned upon reing of local art directors quest. and artists," the release A reception to anadds. nounce the winners Prize money totaling will be held on Satur$1,000 will be awarded day, Feb. 9. The artto the first-, second- and work will remain on third-place winners and display through Thursto the people's choice day, Feb. 28, the reaward winner. lease adds. %