The Art in Public Places (AIPP) program brings visual art into everyday spaces throughout Charlotte County. Organized by the Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County, this initiative features rotating exhibitions that make original artwork accessible to residents and visitors alike.
From libraries and government buildings to airports and medical offices, the program integrates diverse media—including watercolor, oil, acrylic, digital art, photography, and more—into the public landscape. While these works enrich shared environments, many are also available for acquisition, supporting the local creative economy.
AIPP exhibitions frequently feature artists listed in the Directory of Select Charlotte Arts Members, which highlights individuals contributing to Charlotte County’s vibrant cultural landscape.
Community Accessibility Through Art
Art is not limited to galleries. The AIPP program ensures that visual culture becomes part of daily life, encouraging public engagement and broadening exposure to local artistic voices. Works change periodically, offering new perspectives and recurring opportunities to experience art where people live, work, and gather.
Artist Participation
Participation in AIPP is open to artists who are members of Charlotte Arts. Through this platform, creators showcase their work to wider audiences while contributing to the visual enrichment of the region. Past exhibitions have reflected a wide range of styles, subjects, and approaches.
Past Venues and Exhibiting Artists
The following venues and artists were featured in the 2022 Art in Public Places exhibitions:
- Cayo Costa Dental
Kelly Reark (May–December 2022) - Charlotte County Administration
Carolyn Walega (September–December 2022) - Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Rosana Halprine, Larry Palmer, B&D Nature Photography (September–December 2022) - Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home
Rosana Halprine (September–December 2022) - Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home
Tina Weida (September–December 2022) - Mid-County Library
B&D Nature Photography (September, November), Lance Henderson (October), Kathy Przepadlo (December) - Port Charlotte Library
Howard Spielman (September–October 2022) - Punta Gorda Airport
Larry Palmer, Mary Lundeberg, Tina Weida, Robert Broyles, B&D Nature Photography (September–December 2022) - Punta Gorda Library
Henry August (September 2022)
Selected Works
Note: The following exhibitions represent a snapshot of public artworks featured in 2022. Availability and venues may have changed.
- Henry August
Kiwanis Park — Venue: Punta Gorda Library - B&D Nature Photography
Marina at Fisherman’s Village — Venue: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
White Pelicans — Venue: Mid-County Library
Dahlia — Venue: Punta Gorda Airport - Robert Broyles
Save Me — Venue: Punta Gorda Airport - Rosana Halprine
Piano Player — Venue: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Tango — Venue: Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home - Lance Henderson
Last Light — Venue: Mid-County Library - Mary Lundeberg
Milky Way Turtle — Venue: Punta Gorda Airport - Larry Palmer
Untitled Series — Venues: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, Punta Gorda Airport - Kathy Przepadlo
City Lights 241 — Venue: Mid-County Library - Kelly Reark
Double Dip — Venue: Cayo Costa Dental - Howard Spielman
Crown Jewels — Venue: Port Charlotte Library - Carolyn Walega
Moonlit Banana Ballet — Venue: Charlotte County Administration - Tina Weida
Just After Dawn — Venue: Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home
Lady Red — Venue: Punta Gorda Airport
Sustaining Creative Presence
Art in Public Places reflects the broader mission of Charlotte Arts—to encourage artistic growth, connect communities through culture, and foster the visibility of local talent. By embedding art into public environments, the program enhances civic spaces and encourages cultural participation across Charlotte County.
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
— Aristotle
