Richard Starks, Artist
Brief Resume of Richard Starks:
- Graduate of
San Jose State University 1968:
Industrial Studies with Art minor
- Standard
Secondary Teaching Credential 1969: San
Jose State University
- Teacher of
Industrial Studies in San Jose high schools( Piedmont Hills, Santa Teresa, Oak Grove, and Independence)
for over 30 years.
- Teaching
courses in: metals, art metals, auto, wood, drafting, electronics, art, math,
and freshman orientation. Hired 1970,
Retired 2005.
- Manufacturer
of fitness equipment. 1977 to 1998
- Custom
welding business 1984 to present.
- Began
creating larger welded metal sculptures in 1998
- Returned to
SJSU after retiring from teaching in 2005.
Taking sculpture and public art classes.
Currently taking Advanced Sculpture with David Middlebrook and David Anderson and creating sculptures full
time.
Public showings of my sculptures:
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City of Santa
Clara Indoor Sculpture Exhibit: 2003
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Gilroy Art
& Cultural Exhibit: 2003
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Gilroy Art
& Cultural Exhibit: 2004
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East Side
Union High School District Faculty Art Show:
2004
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City of Los
Altos Outdoor Public Sculture: 2004-08
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City of Santa
Clara Indoor Sculpture Exhibit: 2005
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Rancho Soquel
Art show: 2005
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Gilroy Art and
Cultural Exhibit: 2005
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Gilroy Art and
Cultural Exhibit: 2006
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Camden
Community Center Public Art Project:
2006
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Columbia
Neighborhood Center Public Art Project:
2006-present
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Gilroy Art and
Cultural Exhibit: 2007
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Carmel Art
Festival: 2007
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Sierra Azul
Nursery outdoor sculpture 2008-09
- San Jose State
University gallery shows (3) 2007-08
- San Jsoe State
University President's house 2009-10
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1stACT
Silicone Valley participant 2008-2011
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Gilroy Art anc
Cultural Exhibit: 2009
-
Solis Winery
2008
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Clos La Chance
Winery 2008
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Silicone
Valley Open Studios @SJSU 2009
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Silicone
Valley Open Studios @SJSU 2010
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Saratoga Art
Festival 2010
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Sierra Azul
Sculpture Garden 2010
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Wells Fargo
Performing Arts Center, Santa Rosa 2010-2012
-
Gilroy Center
for the Arts: Aug. 2010
-
Sausalito Art
Festival 2010
-
Lodi Community
Art Center 51st Spring Art Show 2011
-
Oakwilde Ranch
Sculpture Show 2011
- Sierra Azul
Sculpture Garden 2011
- Silicone Valley Open Studios @SJSU 2011