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Richard Cafiero
Born 1945 ( for those of you without calculators, this makes me approximately over the age of 21). Basic growing up with anxieties, excitement and personal discoveries and only one regret: that I didn’t continue to tap dance. Following my major love, ART and influence of Surrealism, I obtained my: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Art and illustration from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York City and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, California. I Secured my California State Teaching Credentials from California State Board of Education and taught design in Los Angeles City Colleges. I was selected by the Los Angeles County Arts Department as their “NEW TALENT” 1970 and supported me with an exhibition and publicity
Armed with canvas and mixed media, I exhibited extensively in a wide range of Southern California juried shows as well as organising a number of one man shows, resulting in the privilege of having my work in many private collections. In 1977, I took up residency in the UK and made a major shift in my works focus from two dimensional design to the multi-dimensional designing and management of services for people with a Learning Disability, a creative and enlightening art form. I have exhibited at the Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, group shows in Manchester with the GALAS art group, a one man exhibit at the See Gallery, Crawshaw Booth and Littleborough Art Gallery. I currently Chair the Littleborough Arts Festival.