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A reception for Punta Gorda artist Janet Jennings was held Tuesday at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home in Punta Gorda, as part of the Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County’s Art in Public Places program. Here, Jennings pauses before one of her many acrylic artworks. She also paints whimsical furniture and rocks. Janet is a self-taught artist, but recently has been taking classes at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda with Alberto Cruz.

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Stephanie and Michael Jennings brought their children, 7-year-old Noah and 4-year-old Hannah, who are the grandchildren of artist Janet Jennings, to the reception.

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Seated and smiling is Marilyn Schott of Punta Gorda, at the open house meet and greet for the Art in Public Places reception at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home.

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From left, Judy Malbuisson, the executive director of the Arts & Humanities Council; exhibiting artist Janet Jennings; and Arts & Humanities Council board member Lisa Vogell stand in front of one of the many acrylic paintings on display.