biography of Richard (Richings) FAIRBANKS (1929)

Birth place: Yakima, WA

Addresses: Des Moines 11, Iowa

Profession: Craftsman, teacher

Studied: Univ. Washington, B.A., with Paul Bonifas; Mills College, M.A., with Antonio Prieto.

Exhibited: Syracuse Mus. FA, 1954, 1956; Scripps College, 1954-1956; Young Americans," NY, 1955; Wichita Mus. Art, 1954; Los Angeles County Fair, 1956; California State Fair, 1954; Iowa State Fair, 1957, 1958; Iowa AA, 1957, 1958; solo: Yakima, WA, 1954, 1955; Marshalltown, Iowa. 1958; Pella, Iowa, 1958. Awards: prizes, California State Fair, 1954; Iowa State Fair, 1958."

Work: numerous jewelry, ceramic commissions.

Comments: Position: crafts instructor, Drake Univ., Des Moines, Iowa, 1956-.