Yolande Therese Bennett

Education
Master of Arts (Visual Arts) Edith Cowan University, (Current Study program) Mt. Lawley WA 2008-present
Diploma of Interior Design KvB Institute of Technology, (Won Scholarship) Sydney NSW 1999
Studies in Commercial Art Perth Technical College, James Street, Perth WA 1977

Short Courses
Abstract Painting Claremont School of Art, Claremont WA 2008
Art Theory Central Tafe (Perth), Perth WA 2008
Painting Techniques Central Tafe (Perth), Perth WA 2008
Painting in Oils, Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle WA 2005
Painting Techniques “ “ “ “ 2005
Oil Painting Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle WA 2005
Drawing in Charcoal “ “ “ “ 1993
Painting and Design Tresillian Community Centre, Nedlands WA 1992
Calligraphy Course “ “ “ “ 1992

Professional Appointments
Artwork Co-ordinator (Contract Position) Arq Artworks – Osborne Park WA 2005/06

Group Exhibitions
Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery, “Ummm...The ARTiculate Practitioner” Fremantle WA 2009
Hang Art Gallery, Stirling Hway, Claremont WA 2008
Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, “Freedom” Victoria Park WA 2008
Code Red Art Gallery, “New Work – New Artists”, Claremont WA 2005
St. Hilda’s Anglican Girls School, “Inaugural Annual Exhibition”, Mosman Park WA 2005

Art Awards
City of Belmont, Annual Art Awards, Belmont WA 2005
City of Melville Annual Art Awards, Melville WA 2005

Solo Exhibitions
Mad Monk Boutique Brewery and Restaurant, Fremantle, WA 2009
Phillips Bar and Restaurant, Cottesloe WA 2008
Gino’s Cafe, Fremantle, WA 2006

Upcoming Exhibition for 2009
Elements Art Gallery, Derby Road, Subiaco WA (Scheduled for Sept 2009)
Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York USA (Scheduled for May 2010)

Publication/Radio Interview
Summer Issue Insite Magazine – “Gallery’s Choice” p212 Painting no. 26 2008/09
RTR Radio station Joint interview with Nathan Stevens (On air - Feb 10th, 2009

Membership to Arts Foundation/Organisation
Artsource WA Kings Street, Perth WA “Plus” Membership/Representation 2008/9