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Mary Brannon gives a final look to the display of her paintings at the Dec. 18 Arts Reception held at Seacoast National Bank.

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Artists and those who enjoy art share views during Seacoast National Bank's reception for DeSoto artists held on Dec. 18. Works from several artists were on display and for sale.

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Artists swap stories at Seacoast National Bank during the annual Art Reception on Dec. 18.

ARCADIAN PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, shoffman@sun-herald.com

Everyone checks raffle tickets to see who won prizes during the annual Art Reception hosted by Seacoast National Bank on Dec. 18.

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Jan Schmitz of Seacoast National Bank gives $500 to DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council President Jane Hillton to support the council's Feb. 8-9 Artof the River exhibition and Rio de la Paz Festival.

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Artists and patrons discuss the opportunities for artists in DeSoto County, including Artist of the Month displays, monthly Art Walks and the Feb. 8-9 major art show, during the Art in Arcdia reception at Seacoast National Bank.

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Artists and patrons enjoy an evening talking about and viewing the creative works of area artists and writers at the Art in Arcadia reception sponsored by Seacoast National Bank on Dec. 18.

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Kay Ryan clutches a dog figure made out of copper pipe and other materials by Bruce Trewyn during the Art in Arcadia reception held Dec. 18.