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Nicole
Capozzi
Box Heart, an artist run commercial gallery, was first established in 1998. My husband, Joshua Hogan, and I
held the simple goal of providing regional artists
with the space to exhibit and potentially sell their
work. The development of Box Heart since then has
grown beyond our wildest imagination. Since opening
our gallery doors, we have held over 100 exhibitions
for artists from all around the world; striving to
maintain a creative atmosphere with an eclectic mix
of art work from emerging and established artists
alike. Our continual progression into an international
gallery, drives us to carefully select not only the
type of art, but also the type of artist we need to
build and maintain a successful art community.
Gallery Highlights (selection)
* Nationally exhibiting landscape artist, writer,
and President of Business Affairs at Paramount Pictures
exhibited her paintings, "Country Scapes"
in January 2004. Her paintings have since been selected
by set designer Linda Sutton to appear in various
audiovisual productions. She also collectively runs
Cimero Entertainment with her husband, Matt Cimber,
through which they offer story consulting, publishing,
and exclusively represent the ancillary rights for
the Harold Robbins Estate.
* Internationally exhibiting Israeli artist Ilana
Raviv exhibited her series "Magna Mater"
in February 2004. Her paintings, described as synthetic
realism, are part of the permanent collection of the
Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. and the
International Convention Center in Jerusalem, Israel.
* Nationally exhibiting video-sound installation artist,
John Henry Blatter, exhibited "Blatter Up"
in August 2004. In addition to exhibiting his work
at the Columbus Museum of Art, Blatter is now the
creator, editor-in-chief and art director of a zine
called The Daily Constitutional, which features artists
taking back their forum and writing about art themselves.
In addition to exhibiting his sound installations
at Scope Miami, he also distributes his quarterly
issues of The Daily Constitutional.
* Internationally exhibiting African artist Nzuji
De Magalahaes exhibited her mixed media and textile
series, "Daqui Dai (from here to there)"
in October 2005. This series has since been exhibited
by the Harlem Studio Museum in New York City as part
of "Frequency" an exhibition organized by
Thelma Golden and Christine Kim who selected thirty-five
of the hottest, emerging, black artists from around
the world. This series was purchased for their permanent
collection.
* 2008 marked the anniversary of Box Heart Gallery's
"7th Annual Art Inter/National Exhibition."
This invitational group exhibition explores space,
how the immediate environment impacts the artistic
process and influences what each artist creates. The
exhibition has featured artists from countries such
as: Norway, Brazil, Russia, Columbia, Vietnam, Iran,
Switzerland, China, Africa, Germany and Chile. Inspired
by the prestigious Carnegie International, we are
thrilled to offer the Pittsburgh community an intimate
yearly alternative. The exhibition has also given
us the opportunity to introduce artists from unique
places to Pittsburgh.
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My
portrait was painted in November of 2007
by Pennsylvania artist
Sonja Sweterlitsch Brandt.
In addition to working as a portrait artist,
Sonja is also the Director of the
Three Rivers Arts Festival Artist Market.
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RESUME:
2009 - Current: Owner of The Brentwood Salon, offering hair design, styling, haircuts and consultation from professional stylists. The Brentwood Salon specializes in various areas of hair care such as; coloring, up-dos for formal occasions, cutting, and styling.
2008 - Current: Owner/Web Designer for HeartBox Productions responsible for the physical production of the visual arts in digital media. Also specializing in web based content for artists working in all mediums.
2007 - Current: Owner/Art Consultant for Mox Box Premier Art Consulting, an arts consulting partnership between BoxHeart and Moxie DaDA Galleries, working to bring art to public spaces in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1998 - Current: Owner/Director for Box Heart Gallery a commercial retailer of Fine Art and Craft also offering such services as; Custom Framing, Art Installation, and Art Restoration in Pittsburgh, PA.
2005 - 2007: Director of "A Fair in the Park," a contemporary fine art and craft festival presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh.
EXHIBITION CURATOR & COORDINATOR
1998 - Current: All exhibitions for Box
Heart Gallery
2011 Urbanic III: Expanding the Microcosm, Future Tenant
2009 Urbanic II: Catalyzing a Regional Economic Renaissance, Pittsburgh International Airport
2007 - 2009: Quarterly exhibitions for
Art-iculate, Pittsburgh's Creative Network
2002 The Notion of Cycles, Duo Exhibition with
Mary Lou Capozzi BoxHeart Gallery
2001 Vintage Senior Care Center, Group Exhibition,
East Liberty Carnegie Library
2000 Wilkinsburg Art Innovative, Hosanna House
2000 Destination Horizon II, Group Exhibition
Bloomfield Art Works
2000 Wood Blocks and More, Group Exhibition
Vintage Senior Care Center
1999 Destination Horizon I, Group Exhibition
The Move Studio
1999 Vintage Senior Care Center, Group Exhibition,
East Liberty Carnegie Library
1999 East End Artist 3rd Annual Open Studio
Exhibition, Mine Safety Building
1999 Spirits of Invention, Indian Summer
ADVISORY BOARDS
2010 - Current: Bloomfield Business Association board member
2009 - Current: The Pittsburgh Visionary Arts Festival advisory board member
2007 - 2009: Art-iculate and The Pittsburgh
Gallery Guide advisory board member
2005 - 2008: Three Rivers Arts Festival Artist's
Market advisory board member
2005 - 2007: Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh
advisory board member for "A Fair in the Park "
ART EXHIBITIONS
2003 Aquarius Rising, Duo Exhibition with Sera
Swan, Penn Gallery
2002 The Notion of Cycles, Collaborative Exhibition
with Mary Lou Capozzi, Box Heart
2000 Destination Horizon II, Group Exhibition,
Bloomfield Art Works
1999 Destination Horizon I, Group Exhibition,
The Move Studio
1999 Alumni Art Exhibition, Group Exhibition,
Carlow College
1999 Through a Child's Eyes, Group Exhibition,
The Move Studio
1999 East End Artist's Open Studio Exhibition,
Group exhibition Mine Safety Building
1999 Spirits of Invention, Duo Exhibition with
Joshua Hogan, Indian Summer
1998 The People's Art Exhibition, Group Exhibition,
PPG Place
1998 East End Artist's Open Studio Exhibition,
Group Exhibition, Mine Safety Building
1998 The Rose Series, Solo Exhibition, Carlow
College
ARTS FESTIVALS
2007 ”Gallery Row, BoxHeart Gallery” The Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
2006 ”Gallery Row, BoxHeart Gallery” The Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
2005 ”Gallery Row, BoxHeart Gallery” The Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
2004 ”Gallery Row, BoxHeart Gallery” The Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
VOLUNTEER AND OUTREACH WORK
2011: "Art as Business" Group Lecture at Slippery Rock University
2010: "Art as Business" Group Lecture at Slippery Rock University
2009: "Art as Business" Group Lecture for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
2008: "Approaching Art Galleries" Group Lecture for The Nathanael Green Historical Foundation
2008: "The Art Market" Lecture for The Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation
2006: "Art as Business" Group Lecture for The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh
1998 - 2000: Painting/Drawing instructor
for Vintage Senior Care Center
1998 - 1999: Art Instructor for Seniors
through SweetWater Center for the Arts
1998: Art Instructor for Children's Summer Camp
through The Whale's Tale
REVIEWS AND PUBLICATIONS
2011 Jewelry Selling Insights, Do’s and Dont's for Selling to Galleries, by Margaret LeFevre
2011 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, 'Art Inter/National' widest palette yet, by Kurt Shaw
2010 CBS Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh's Best Local Art Galleries, by CBS Pittsburgh
2010 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, 'Peripheral Visions' exhibit deals with perception, by Kurt Shaw
2010 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Friendship homes to open their doors, by Kevin Kirkland
2010 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, PAL features 49 works in many styles, by Kurt Shaw
2010 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Box Heart exhibit challenges viewers, by Kurt Shaw
2010 Pittsburgh Museum Examiner, Art InterNational Exhibition, by Caroline Ydstie
2009 Au Courant: A Catalog of the Newest in Contemporary Art, Curated by Nicole Capozzi
2009 The Point Park Globe, Box Heart: Providing an outlet for artists, by Chelsea Prestia
2009 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, BoxHeart exhibit considers what is sacred, by Kurt Shaw
2009 Pittsburgh Museum Examiner, Box Heart gallery's video journal, by Caroline Ydstie
2009 Niche, The Rise of the Eco-Savvy Customer, by Lynda McDaniel
2009 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Reflective pigments aid artist, by Kurt Shaw
2009 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Bloomfield boasts family businesses, by JoAnne Harrop
2009 Pittsburgh Museum Examiner, Box heart gallery, by Caroline Ydstie
2009 The 8th Annual Art Inter/National Exhibition, Curated by Nicole Capozzi
2008 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, 'Sacred' honors freedom of artistic choice, by Kurt Shaw
2008 Bloomfield Now, Box Heart Gallery receives Blue-Chip Review, by John Carmen
2008 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Box Heart Gallery offers blue-chip art exhibit, by Kurt Shaw
2008 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Found objects express heavy emotions, by Kurt Shaw
2008 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, 'Art Inter/National' builds a strong reputation, by Kurt Shaw
2007 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, BoxHeart branches out with landscapes exhibit, by Kurt Shaw
2007 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Showing their stuff, by Candy Williams
2007 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Box Heart: gamut of sacred interpretations, by Kurt Shaw
2007 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Art: Wonderous creations, by Kurt Shaw
2007 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, BoxHeart casts wide net for exhibit, by Kurt Shaw
2006 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Fair in the Park showcases craftsmen's art, by Candy Williams
2006 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, 'Inter/National' illustrates gallery's momentum, by Kurt Shaw
2005 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Spiritual awakening, by Kurt Shaw
2004 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Contemporary artists exhibit icons, sculptures, by Kurt Shaw
2004 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Artists exhibit calls perception into question, by Kurt Shaw
2004 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Boxheart hosts 'Art Inter/National' exhibit, by Kurt Shaw
2003 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Boxheart keeps religion in Bloomfield, by Kurt Shaw
2002 Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Boxheart artists examine surroundings, by Kurt Shaw
EDUCATION
1998 Carlow College, B.A.- Fine Art
AWARD
1998 Sister Kelly Owen Award for Excellence
in Art
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