William Campbell
Interviewed by SAI in 2000 by The University of the Arts team of William Wacker (interviewer) and Daniel Weiner (videographer.)
Artist's Statement:
Bill Campbell is both a realistic and abstract painter, experimenting with dimension, texture, and color, evolving to non-objective painting.
Selected Collections:
- National Museum of American Art, Washington DC
- The American College, Bryn Mawr PA
- Bryn Athyn College, Bryn Athyn PA
- University of Delaware, Newark DE
- Harcum College, Bryn Mawr PA
- Duke University Museum of Art, Durham NC
- Ursinus College, Collegeville PA
- Fellowship of The Pennsylvania Academy, Philadelphia
- Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia
- Woodmere Museum of Art, Philadelphia
- The Plastic Club, Philadelphia
- The Philadelphia Sketch Club
- McCann School of Art, Petersburg, PA
- Jefferson University and Hospital, Philadelphia
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
- 60 Years of Abstract Art, Raab Gallery, Philadelphia PA
- The Plastic Club
- The Philadelphia Sketch Club
- Woodmere Art Museum
- Philadelphia Art Alliance
- "Bill Campbell at 90," Hand Impressions Gallery, Philadelphia, 2005
Selected Group Exhibitions:
- Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia PA
- Berman Museum., Ursinus College, Collegeville PA
- American College, Bryn Mawr PA
- National Academy of Design, New York NY
- National Arts Club, New York NY
- Philadelphia Watercolor Annual, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia PA
Awards:
- The Plastic Club - Gold Medal - Philadelphia PA
- The Philadelphia Sketch Club - Mackenzie Medal - Philadelphia PA
- Acrylic Society, New York, NY - 1984 and 1985
- Charles Frith Award of the Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy, 2008
Professional Activity:
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia: Art Director
- Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975
- 400 Years of Artists in America
- Who's Who in American Art
- A founder of the Main Point, Bryn Mawr, PA, 1963-1970
- Curated 9 exhibitions, 1982 to 1997
Selected Teaching Experience:
- The University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA: 1972-90
- Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia PA
- Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts), Philadelphia PA
- Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia PA
Education:
- La France Art Institute, Philadelphia PA
- Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia PA
- Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts), Philadelphia PA
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA
- Earl Horter's Summer School, Rockport MA
Contact Information:
552 North 23rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19130
215-561-2435
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