Patricia Bennett has been juried into the Oil Painters of America, a national association, as well as the International Guild of Realism. Both organizations are important for making contacts with artists and galleries across the country.
| Sample of paintings on view at WYPR, Maryland's Public Radio Station. 2216 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218 |
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Patricia attended the annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters' Association Saturday January 26, 2008. Click here for her summary of the Lisa Egeli demonstration of landscape painting.
"Charm City and Interstate 95," a series of oil paintings, was on display November 25 2007 through January 4 2008 at the Metropolitan Coffeehouse Gallery, 902 South Charles Street. The special exhibit featured Patricia Bennett's paintings of Federal Hill, Baltimore as well as paintings of Interstate 95.
"Sherwood Gardens Summer," hosted by the Xando Coffee Shop Gallery, 3003 N. Charles St., was on display from November 19th until December 2.
Patricia Bennett's solo show, "Flowers and Interstate 95", ran at the Orchard Gallery September 1 through 15, 2007
.The Orchard Gallery is located in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland: 7917 Norfolk Avenue.
Sunday July 22 through Saturday July 28, Bennett volunteered at the annual Plein-Air Easton Event. On the side, she painted along with the contestants.The Botkin family kindly allowed her to stay with them in lovely Oxford, Maryland. Their hospitality was wonderful.
This is a national contest with a $5,000 grand prize for the winner, so the artists painted day and night.
This may be the premier Plein-Air event in the country. If you are curious about what Plein-Air is, the following is a link with a definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_plein_air .
Patricia Bennett's solo show, "Charm City Views", ran the month of July at the City Cafe, located in Baltimore. "Charm City Views" captures personal fragments of Baltimore's ever-changing nature.
Patricia Bennett's first solo show, "A Taste for Realism" opened Saturday, March 24 to a warm and welcoming crowd at Gallery MCAC. Gallery MCAC is located in Monkton, Maryland next to the NCR trail. It is a beautiful shop.
This is the press release statement about the show:"The second half of the 19th century was an age of faith in all knowledge derived from science. In the visual arts, this spirit was embraced in Realism - the accurate and objective description of the observable world; no more romantic paintings of the elite class. Focused on scientific concepts of vision and the effects of light, Realism sets as a goal the truthful and accurate depiction of the ordinary. Today it is hard to imagine Realism as a social statement. Regardless of politics, the works of artist Patricia Bennett are a testament to the practiced techniques of painting; however, her work is a far cry from ordinary. Her clever juxtaposition of objects suggests a bit of humor not usually seen in this genre of work. While you will be awed by her mastery of skills, her subject matter and lyrical mark making will make your heart sing. These paintings like the young artist herself are full of personality! Show hangs from March 17 to April 23, 2007."
Patricia has donated a painting to the annual Lotta Art fundraiser for School 33. Tickets range from 135$ to 150$ and the catered event takes place April 21, 2007. Attendance ranges from 250 people up, and it's a lot of fun.
Patricia was invited to be part of an exhibit at Maryland Hall, Annapolis called, "Still Life". She exhibited along with artist Joan Brady in one of the galleries. The exhibit was up from January 5 through February 9.
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