Events & Exhibitions
Kerry Bennett is an active member of her local arts community and regularly participates in events throughout East Sussex. She is also a member of Bexhill Artists' Workspace and sits on the committee of the Battle & District Arts Group .
Exhibitions
Workshops
Demonstrations
Notoriety & Awards
Art Exhibitions
Starting Friday 1st March, 2019. Kino, Hawkhurst
Kerry's watercolour art for sale is showcased in a month long exhibition in the Cafe-bar of the Kino Cinema at
Victoria Hall
Rye Road
Hawkhurst
Kent TN18 4ET
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The Kino Hawkhurst is an independent cinema with a popular publicly-accessible licensed cafe-bar and Kerry's work can be viewed throughout March (1st - 31st). Opening times are 9am - 10pm and entry is free for visitors to the cafe-bar or cinema.
Starting Friday 19th April, 2019. Village Hall, Sedlescombe
The 2019 Easter Art Exhibition is an exclusive fine art show in aid of St. Michael's Hospice at
Sedlescombe Village Hall
East Sussex TN33 0QP
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You can view Kerry's artwork entries, as well as those from over 30 local artists, from Friday 19th to Monday 22nd April. Opening times are 10am - 5pm and entry is free.
Permanent Exhibition, Bonney's, Battle
This exhibition of paintings and prints for sale features a selection of some of Kerry's favourite watercolour pieces. You can find Bonney's , at
73 High Street
Battle
East Sussex TN33 0AG
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Located in the historic market town of Battle, Bonney's is a popular licensed cafe and tapas bar.
The cafe's opening times are 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Saturday & 18:00 - 23:00, Thursday to Saturday
Selected Previous Exhibitions
SUMMER ART EXHIBITION - St Michael’s Hospice , St. Leonards on Sea, June 2018
'ARTIST BY NATURE' - Battle Festival , Battle, October 2017
'BATTLE WINGS' - Battle Festival , Battle, October 2017
SUMMER EXHIBITION - Rye Society of Artists' , Rye, August 2017
SUMMER ART EXHIBITION - Battle & District Arts Group , Battle, August 2017 (prev years: 2016, 2015)
'A SPLASH OF COLOUR' - Murmurations' Art Gallery , Bexhill-on-Sea, May 2017
BIG EASTER ART EXHIBITION - St Michael's Hospice , Sedlescombe, April 2017
WINTER OPEN EXHIBITION - Murmurations' Art Gallery , Bexhill-on-Sea, December 2016
BATTLE BOOKS - Battle Festival , Battle, October 2016
OPEN STUDIOS @ THE ENGINE ROOM - The Engine Room , St Leonards-on-Sea, September 2016
'BATTLE WINGS' - Battle Festival , Battle, October 2015
Art Workshops
Saturday 30th March, 2019. Emmanuel Methodist Hall, Battle
Kerry is holding a watercolour workshop at
Emmanuel Methodist Hall
Harrier Lane
Battle
East Sussex TN33 0FL
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Kerry's 'Taste of Watercolour' is a half-day workshop for all abilities with a theme of 'Snow and Rocky Mountains'. The workshop runs from 1.30pm to 4.00pm.
Contact Kerry to request a booking form with full details.
Saturday 27th April, 2019. Emmanuel Methodist Hall, Battle
Kerry is holding a watercolour workshop at
Emmanuel Methodist Hall
Harrier Lane
Battle
East Sussex TN33 0FL
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Kerry's 'Taste of Watercolour' is a half-day workshop for all abilities with a theme of [to be confirmed]. The workshop runs from 10.00am to 12.30pm.
Contact Kerry to request a booking form with full details.
Saturday 26th October, 2019. Emmanuel Methodist Hall, Battle
Kerry is holding a watercolour workshop at
Emmanuel Methodist Hall
Harrier Lane
Battle
East Sussex TN33 0FL
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Kerry's 'Taste of Watercolour' is a half-day workshop for all abilities with a theme of [to be confirmed]. The workshop runs from 10.00am to 12.30pm.
Contact Kerry to request a booking form with full details.
Kerry is currently taking bookings for workshops. If you would like Kerry to tutor your group and gain some hands on experience working with her, please contact Kerry for more information.
Selected Previous Workshops
BATTLE & DISTRICT ARTS GROUP - Watercolour Workshop
PEVENSEY'S REBEL ART GROUP - Watercolour Workshop
2017 BATTLE FESTIVAL - Watercolour Workshop
Art Demonstrations
Kerry is currently taking bookings for demonstrations. If your art group or event is interested in booking Kerry please contact her for more information.
Selected Previous Demonstrations
WANNOCK ARTISTS - 'Loose' Eagle Owl in Watercolour
ROBERTSBRIDGE ART GROUP - Dandelion Meadow in Watercolour
ALFRISTON ART CLUB - Bluebell Wood in Watercolour
FAIRLIGHT ART CLUB - 'Animals in Watercolour'
BATTLE & DISTRICT ARTS GROUP - 'Birds in Watercolour'
ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE - Watercolour Techniques
IN PERSPECTIVE - Winsor & Newton Watercolours
Notoriety & Awards
2019
2018
AWARDS
ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE SUMMER ART EXHIBITION
St Michael’s Hospice Summer Art Exhibition Best in Exhibition.
Prints and greeting cards available to buy
PRESS
LEISURE PAINTER MAGAZINE & PAINTERS ONLINE
'Wet-in-wet watercolour' - Featured Video Demonstration.
2016
BATTLE & DISTRICT ARTS GROUP SUMMER ART EXHIBITION
Rye and Battle Observer Award Winner.
Prints available to buy
Sussex Framing Centre Award Winner.
Prints and greeting cards available to buy
The Crafty Norman 1st Prize Award Winner.
Original oil painting for sale, please contact Kerry Bennett for details
2015
BATTLE & DISTRICT ARTS GROUP SUMMER ART EXHIBITION
Judge Sampson Ltd. Award Winner.
Jerwood Gallery People's Choice Award Winner.
Prints and greeting cards available to buy
Sussex Framing Centre Award Winner.
Prints and greeting cards available to buy