Bruno Capolongo Biography 

Although it is still early in his career, Bruno Capolongo has established himself on the Canadian art scene. A Hamilton, Ontario born artist with Italian roots, Bruno has shown his art work in over seventy exhibitions - including 16 solo shows - primarily in Canada and the United States, but also in Japan.

Bruno is the recipient of numerous awards and honours. He has won the internationally coveted Elizabeth Greenshields grant three times and has won consecutive first place awards at the national exhibition and competition ‘Evidence of Things Unseen’. Bruno works in various genres and is continually developing his visual language.

EDUCATION

• 1996 – 98 MFA-V, Vermont College of Norwich University, Vermont, USA

• 1992-95 Ontario College of Art, graduated with honours

• 1990-91 Foundation Studies, Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas, ON

• 1983-1984 Private studies, Studio of Czech artist Peter Pavlic

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

• 2008 Bruno Capolongo: Drawings, Abbozzo Gallery. Oakville, ON
  Eclectica – paintings by Bruno Capolongo, Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, Hamilton, ON

• 2007 Bruno Capolongo at #9, Toronto, ON

• 2006 Avenue Art Gallery, Montreal, QC

• 2005 ‘Contemporary Still Life’, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Toronto, ON

• 2004 ‘Bruno Capolongo’, River Gallery, Rocky River, Cleveland, USA

• 2002 ‘Urban Landscapes’, River Gallery, Rocky River, Cleveland

• ‘Urban Landscapes’, Redeemer University College Gallery, ON

• 2001 ‘Grand Illusions’, Transit Gallery, Hamilton, ON

• 2000 ‘Landscapes & Still Life’, Westdale Gallery, Hamilton

• 1999 ‘Collections’, Dofasco Gallery, Dundas, ON

• ‘Illuminations II’, Westdale Gallery, Hamilton

• 1998 ‘Illuminations’, Tyndale College Gallery, Toronto

• 1997 ‘Works’, Earls Court Gallery, Hamilton

• 1996 ‘Bruno Capolongo’, CN Tower, Horizons Level, Toronto

• ‘Beyond the Walls’, The Della Spiga Studio, Toronto

• 1994 ‘Tomorrow’s Dream’, The Alexander Gallery, Toronto

• 1992 ‘Presage’, Piano Nobile Gallery, (Hamilton Place), Hamilton

• 1991 ‘Shades of Grey’, Hamilton Public Library Gallery Space, Hamilton

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

• 2008 Faculty of Art Exhibition, Redeemer University College Gallery, Ancaster, ON
  The Richeson 75, Richeson Gallery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA.
  OSA in the GTA, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
  Flowers that Last, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON

• 2007 Landscapes, Avenue Art Gallery, Montreal, QC
  Paint, Marcia Rafelman Fine Arts, Toronto, ON
  New Works, Miller Gallery, Cincinnati, USA.
  Architecture, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
  Art in Motion, Cincinnati Ballet (organised by Miller Gallery)
  White, Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, ON
  Director’s Choice, Miller Gallery, Cincinnati, USA.

• 2006 Biannual Juried Exhibition, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby, ON
  Expressions of Realism, Whistler Art Galleries, Whistler, BC

• 2005 Exploring the Threshold, Toronto School of Theology (U of T), Toronto, ON
  Carrier Portfolio, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Toronto, ON
  Summer Show, Whistler Art Galleries, Whistler, BC

• 2005 ‘Capolongo & Company’, (paintings by Bruno Capolongo and students), Tyndale University College, Toronto

• 2004 ‘Biannual Juried Exhibition’, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby, ON

• ‘Art 2004’, Galerie de Bellefeuille, Montreal, QC

• ‘Flirtations & Congeries: Artists Respond to the Collection’, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby

• 2003 ‘Artshow’, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto

• ‘Art 2003’, Galerie de Bellefeuille, Montreal

• ‘Identita’, Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Toronto

• 2002 ‘Small Wonders’, Foxhall Gallery, Washington DC, USA

• ‘Identita’, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, Brantford, ON

• ‘Juried Exhibition 2002’, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby

• ‘ReCreation’, Redeemer University College, Ancaster, ON

• ‘Evidence of Things Unseen’, Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto

• ‘4th Annual Juried Art Exhibition’, Acadia Gallery, Toronto

• 2001 ‘25th Anniversary Exhibition’, Foxhall Gallery, Washington DC

• ‘Shrine and Altar’, Domont Studio Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

• ‘Food for Thought’, (work censored), ICS Conference Exhibition, Ingersoll, ON

• ‘Evidence of Things Unseen’, Tyndale College, Toronto

• 2000 ‘Contemporary Still Life’, Foxhall Gallery, Washington DC

• ‘Looking Ahead’, Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery, Toronto

• ‘Vistas’, River Gallery, Rocky River, Cleveland

• 1999 ‘Four Masters’, The Blue Guitar Studio, Toronto

• 1998 ‘Master of Fine Art, Graduate Show’, T.W. Wood Art Gallery, Montpelier, Vermont, USA

• 1997 ‘Gallery Artists’, Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto

• 1996 ‘23rd Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts’, Art Gallery of Peel

• 1995 ‘International Exhibition of Art Colleges, Hiroshima ’95’, Hiroshima, Japan

• 1993-94 ‘Group Show’, Barnell Interiors and Fine Art, Hamilton

• 1992 ‘New Work ’92’, Printspace Printmakers, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas

• ‘Capolongo and Ito’, The Spectator Gallery, Hamilton

• 1991 ‘23rd Annual Arts Hamilton Exhibition’, Art Gallery of Hamilton (by invitation), Hamilton

• 1990 ‘1st Annual Juried Exhibition’, Ballet-Mackenzie Art Gallery, St. Catherines, ON

• 1989 ‘21st Annual Juried Exhibition’, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, ON

SELECTED AWARDS AND HONOURS

• 2007-2008 Juror for the annual Women’s Art Association of Hamilton Juried Exhibition, Art Gallery of Hamilton, ON

• 2007 Finalist and Meritorious Mention, Richeson 75 – Artist’s Choice, Richeson Gallery, Wyoming, USA
  Elected as a member of the Ontario Society of Artists
  Finalist, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Annual Artist’s Magazine Art competition, Still –life and Experimental Categories, 2005, 2006 and 2007

• 2005, 1996, 1995 The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, Montreal, Quebec.

• 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 1999, 1998, 1996 Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance Grant

• 2004 Arts promotion, Department of Foreign Affairs, Canada
  Finalist, Art Renewal Centre International Competition, (category of still –life)

• 2004 Canada Council for the Arts, Travel Grant

• 2001 First Prize, (Juror’s Award) ‘Evidence of Things Unseen’, Tyndale College, Toronto,

• 1998 Program Grant, Master of Fine Art in Visual Art, Norwich University, Vermont

• 1995 People’s Choice Award, 22nd Juried Exhibition, Art Gallery of Peel

• 1994 Tuition Scholarship for the Ontario College of Art, Women’s Art Association of Hamilton

• 1989 Gold Level Award Winner, Youth magazine, circulated world wide, over 1000 entrants

SELECTED REVIEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

• 2008 Local Artist Donates Pieces to Art Gallery Auction, West Niagara News, March 21

• 2007 Bruno Capolongo – Painter: Niagara Magazine, July-August 2007.

• 2006 Bruno Capolongo: Where Old and New Come Alive, Westmount Living Magazine, Fall Issue, Montreal

• 2005 Grimsby Artist in Rare Company, West Niagara News, August 3

• How did you paint that? Still Life and Florals, Vol. 2, International Artist books, 2005

• Ancient Meets Modern, Regina Haggo, The Hamilton Spectator, November 6, 2004

• Finding Expression Through Still Life, International Artist magazine, Aug. /Sept, 2003

• Fig Leaves Coming Off, Carol Lowes, The Toronto Star, May 31, 2003

• Nude Images Raise Controversy, Kelly Henschel, Christian Week, June 11, 2002

• Art Exhibit with Spiritual Theme, S.L. Berry, The Indianapolis Star, Dec. 14, 2001

• Still Lifes, Keeping it Real, Jessica Dawson, The Washington Post, December 21, 2000

• Still Kicking, Charles Yannopoulos, Cleveland Scene, September 9 -15, 1999

• Scholarship Winner a Real Success Story, Jeff Mahoney, The Hamilton Spectator, September 1994

SELECTED SPEAKING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• An IMAGO evening; Feature Speaker, Toronto, 2005

• Panellist, ‘The Body: Broken and Beautiful’, ICS, Toronto, 2003

• Professor of Advanced Painting (part time), Redeemer University College, 2001-2002

• Advanced Painting, Burlington Art Centre, 1999

• Guest artist and panellist, ‘Beyond Censorship: Christianity and the Arts’,(forum),Tyndale College, 1998

• Guest Art Lecturer, Youth Opportunities United, St. Catharines, ON, 1994

SELECTED COLLECTIONS

• Blackmont Capital Inc.

• Davies Howe Partners

• Douglas Jure & Associate

• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• Gardiner, Roberts

• Grimsby Public Art Gallery

• Kelly Affleck Greene

• Klass Design

• Macleod Dixon

• Orchard Park Secondary School

• Redeemer University College

• Taurus Capitol Markets

• Vector Design

• Wildeboar Rand Thomson Apps and Delleice

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