I grew up in Fresno, CA 1947-1970. I studied Art in high school and at Fresno State College. Earned a secondary teaching credential and began a 35 year dream career working in Ventura schools, teaching Art, mostly to middle school kids. 1970 – 2005
Since 2005 I’ve volunteered with two local non-profit organizations, the Citizens for the Bluffs where I wrote grant requests to raise money for the purchase of Bluffs 2. I have been on the board of the Carpinteria Arts Center in many capacities. I’m currently co-chair of the Site Development committee and co-chair of the Program Committee. I served as Gallery chair for several years and I was board chair from 2004 – 2008. It has been a delight working with the generous people on both of these boards.
SELECTED EXHIBITS
Cutting Edge, Carpinteria Arts Center, 2020
Peak Summer, Carpinteria Arts Center, 2019
Keeping It Local, Gran Vida, Carpinteria 2018
Landscapes and Dreamscapes, Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria, 2017
Light. Pixels. Paper, Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria, 2016
805, Palm Lofts Gallery, Carpinteria, 2013
Make Hay While the Sun Shines, Palm Lofts Galley, Carpinteria, 2013
A Wild Bunch of Cool Men, Palm Lofts Gallery, Carpinteria, 2010
Small Images 2010, Atkinson Gallery, Santa Barbara City College
Gary Campopiano, Porch, Carpinteria, 2009
Soul, Santa Barbara, 2007
Portals and People: The California Experience
Steinbeck National Museum, Salinas, 2007
Group Show, Easton Gallery, Montecito, 2006
garycampopiano.com 