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Gordon "Mac" Martin, left, poses with artist who have exhibited work at his art gallery. Martin's gallery has provided a showcase for area artists for more than a decade.

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Sculptor Steve Kurrle signs the artists' autograph board for Gordon "Mac" Martin as Elize Zarli awaits her turn.

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Local writer and historial Carol Mahler sold copies of her just-published book of poetry at the opening of the Kurrle-Zarli art exhibit.

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Genie Martin, left, gets a warm greeting from Gene Heitman at the opening of the Kurrle-Zarli art exhibit at the Martin Art Gallery on Thursday.

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Sculptor Steve Kurrle discusses his work with Dr. Calvin Martin. An exhibit of Kurlle's sculptures and Elized Zarli's paintings is open to the public at the Martin Art Gallery.

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Kayo Keen contemplates one of Elise Zarli's paintings of a Buddha figure in her yard. The exhibit of paintings and sculptures will be open through December.

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Carolyn Martin, left, and Karen Smoke of the DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council share details about he coming art exhibits in DeSoto County. While the Kurrle-Zarli exhibit will run through this month, On Dec. 18 artists will show their work at Seacoast National Bank and another art show begins at the Martin Gallery in January.

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Gene Heitman and Paul Bennett Seusy discuss the art exhibit Thursday at the Martin Art Gallery.