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"The venue hosted a private celebration of female artisans featuring works by Britt Bates, fashion houses State the Label and Alabama Chanin, and home goods purveyor The Shelter Collection; during the event a co-owner of the bakery and the venue stepped into a photo area and exposed himself, prompting a police response and widespread public backlash. Organizers and attendees described the act as an inappropriate attempt at humor that made people uncomfortable; the individual involved has apologized and said he will make amends, but the incident has sparked debate across the local food and arts communities and calls for accountability." - Erin Perkins