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Sarasota News Leader October 19, 2012 FALL ART EXHIBITION UNDER WAY AT NEW DEAL GALLERY The fall art exhibition is under way at The New Deal Gallery, located in the lobby of the Federal Building, 111 S. Orange Ave., Saraso- ta. The free exhibit is part of a visual arts pro- gram sponsored by the City of Sarasota; it showcases works by local artists. The first three featured artists of the 2012-13 season are Linda Larisch, Mary-Louise Biasot- ti Hooper and Jill Hastings-Ellis. A painter for more than 40 years, Larisch has been represented by various art galleries in the United States and Mexico, a City of Sara- sota news release says. Her work has been featured in 30 solo exhibitions. Her medium is acrylic paint on canvas, and her style ranges from realistic to abstract. She teaches painting and drawing at the Ven- ice Art Center. Biasotti Hooper is a prize-winning national and international artist. "Her strong oil paint- ings offer viewers a moment of respite in an- other place," the news release says. Page 92 A painting by Linda Larisch. Contributed photos