From Saturday 16th October to Sunday 14th November  > “My View” > by Steve Bentley

Introduction to the exhibition

This collection of paintings is mostly recent one’s which I have framed myself. Though I don’t limit my work to landscape, they represent inspiration from my local surroundings. In that sense I hope the results speak for themselves.
Painting for me is an ongoing practice as I attempt to develop the way I work. Competing with my own limitations, I find enjoyment in the challenge.

Introduction to the artist

I was born in Oldham Lancashire and attended Derker Secondary Modern School which was quite close to where I lived.
Looking back, it was a rough time and didn’t really inspire me with an interest in learning or any future that was on offer there. Fortunately, I was able to leave at the age of 13yrs after qualifying for Oldham Art School where I studied for five years. The emphasis there was on Graphic Art or ‘Advertisement Design’ as it was called then.
I then worked for a Litho Printers in Oldham for a while before attending Ashton Polytechnic doing Pre-Diploma studies in Art after which I moved to Sunderland to do Diploma studies at the Art College there.
After qualifying; (Diploma in Art & Design, as it was then), I did screen printing for a few years before moving to Mossley, a region close to my original roots in Oldham. I then became self-employed as an artist mainly painting water colours.
Now I work in oils painting landscapes, abstracts and people.

(S.Bentley 30th August 2021)
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A few of the selected works featured in this exhibition.

From Saturday 20th November to Saturday 15th January 2022  > “Art Actually” > by the Saddleworth Group of Artists

Introduction to the exhibition

Art Actually is the title of the popular winter exhibition by members of the Saddleworth Group of Artists. The show opens on Saturday 20th November when visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy some refreshment from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All the oil paintings, watercolours and drawings from landscapes to figures and still life will be for sale.

The gallery is open every day 1pm to 4pm and the exhibition runs over the Christmas period until the 15th January.

For more information about the members and images of their work visit the website www.saddleworthartists.co.uk

Introduction to the artists

Current members reflect a broad spectrum of artistic backgrounds with some running classes which are open to the general public. Popular events include outdoor painting days, again open to all.

A few of the selected works featured in this exhibition.

From Saturday TBA to Sunday TBA  > “TBA” > TBA

Introduction 1

Awaiting the intoduction to the exhibition from the artist/s

Introduction 2

Awaiting the introduction to the artist/s

A few of the selected works featured in this exhibition.