Chris Bennett: ROI Showcase and illustrated talk: August 2009
Chris Bennett has been invited to apply for membership of the prestigious Royal Institute of Oil Painters, known as the ROI. To celbrate this, we are showcasing a collection of Chris' work in the gallery for three weeks from 22 August and this co-incides with our exhibition 'Subtlety and Beauty' which previews on Saturday 22 August from 11.00 - 5.00 when wine and refreshments will be served all day. This is an opportunity to puchase a painting before Chris' profile is further enhanced by the prestigious ROI event.
Chris Bennett: illustrated talk at East Lodge Country House Hotel
Thursday 20 August 2009 at 7.00
Places are limited and booking through the gallery is essential.
E-mail us at info@gallerytop.co.uk or call us on +44 (0) 1629735580
On Thursday 20 August Chris Bennett will be giving an illustrated talk on his work at the award winning East Lodge Hotel in Rowsley. Places at the talk are limited and will be in demand. If you would like to attend, please contact the gallery on +44 (0) 162973580 or e-mail info@gallerytop.co.uk. The event is free for our VIP customers: there will be a wine reception, a talk by Chris, the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful setting of East Lodge Hotel, then a short walk to the gallery next door to see Chris Bennett's paintings. Chris will be at the gallery to answer questions and discuss his work.
'Invisible kisses' by Chris Bennett 'The Girl in the Moon' by Chris Bennett
'All on a Summers Day' by Chris Bennett 'Hot and Cold' by Chris Bennett
Royal Institute of Oil Painters (The ROI)
The Institute's aim is to uphold the age-old tradition of painting in oils, whilst giving encouragement to outstanding young oil painters of our time. The annual Autumn Exhibition, held in the Mall Galleries, London, is a show not to be missed by lovers of oil painting.
Membership of the ROI is open to artists who have shown work of a consistently high standard in its annual exhibition. Successful candidates are first elected associate members of the Institute and have a maximum period of five years in which to illustrate their suitability for full membership.
Founded in 1882, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (The ROI) is unique in that it shows exclusively in oils. The institute is proud of its royal status granted by King Edwards VII in 1909 and of the famous artists such as Alma Tadema, Sickert, Dame Laura Knight, Fantin Latour and even Rodin, who have exhibited with the Institute. Today membership includes many of the leading oil painters in the country, amongst them a number of Royal Academicians.
