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Eugene Peart Bennett

Eugene Peart Bennett (1921 - 2010) was active/lived in Oregon, Illinois.  Eugene Bennett is known for Abstract painting, collage, assemblage, sculpture.

Eugene Peart Bennett ( December 20, 1921-November 2, 2010)  

Born in Central Point, Oregon, he graduated from Medford High School, and attended the University of Oregon as a music major before serving in the Navy.

Upon his discharge, he was accepted at The Art Institute of Chicago, where he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees.  He taught at the Art Institute and at New Trier Township High School.  In 1954 he moved to Europe for a year, staying primarily in Florence, while traveling to other areas of Italy and to France.

He returned to Chicago, but decided to return to the beauty and familiar landscape of the Rogue Valley in 1958.  He taught art and worked with other artists to found the Rogue Valley Art Association and the Rogue Gallery in 1960.  He also continued to exhibit in Chicago, New York, and San Francisco.  He became an advocate for the arts and a tireless supporter of local arts groups.

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