biography of Bruce Backman TURNER (1941)

Birth place: Worcester, Mass

Addresses: Rockport, MA

Profession: Painter

Studied: Began his art training under the direction of his father.

Exhibited: Ogunquit Art Ctr Ann Exhibs, Maine, 1971-72; Am Artists Prof League Grand Nat, NYC, 1971-72; Hudson Valley Art Asn Ann, White Plains, NY, 1972; Chautauqua Art Asn Nat Exhib, 1972; North Shore Arts Asn Ann, East Gloucester, Mass, 1972. Awards: Mrs Helen Logan Award for Ogunquit Spume, Chautauqua Nat, 1972; hon mention for Open Sea, Ogunquit nat, 1972.

Member: Am Artists Prof League; Copley Soc Boston; North Shore Arts Asn; Chautauqua Art Asn; Salmagundi Club.

Work: In pvt collections throughout the US.

Comments: In 1970 Turner began exhibiting his work throughout New England and New York. Preferred Media: Oils. Positions: Owner, Bruce Turner Gallery, Rockport, Mass. Teaching: Pvt classes in oil painting, Rockport, Mass, 1971-72. Specialty: landscapes and seascapes. Painting locations include Monhegan Island (ME).

Sources: WW73; Curtis, Curtis, and Lieberman, 66, 187.