first direct is proud to sponsor

Women of Substance

The Exhibition

The 50 Women of Substance exhibition, sponsored by first direct, showcases 50 portraits of some of the UK's most well known and highest achieving women and highlights their contributions to society, arts, literature and the sciences.

All of the portraits were painted at private sittings by Tess Barnes who has chosen Breast Cancer Haven as the benefiting charity for the exhibition.

The exhibition will launch on 25th February 2008 at the Mall Galleries, London, before embarking on a nationwide tour.

Dates and venues:

London:

The Mall Galleries
Mon 25th Feb to Sat 1st March

Open: 10.00 to 17.00 daily

Leeds:

The Victoria Quarter
Mon 3rd March to Sat 15th March

Open:

8:00 to 20:30 Mon - Wed
8:00 to 22:00 Thurs - Sat
10:00 to 19:00 Sun

Oxford:

Wolfson College
Sunday 20th April to Friday 9th May

Open:
Daily 10.00 to 16.00 subject to college commitments. Visitors are advised to ring the college lodge on 01865 274100 beforehand.

Birmingham:

Royal Birmingham Society of Arts
Mon 12th May to Sat 24th May

Open:

10.30 to 17.30 Mon - Fri
10.30 to 17.00 Sat
13.00 to 17.00 Sun

Cambridge:

New Hall
27th July to 15th Aug

Open: 10.00 to 18.00 daily