Background
Capes, Richard Edward was born on November 6, 1942 in Atlanta. Son of James Edward and Helen Capes.
Capes, Richard Edward was born on November 6, 1942 in Atlanta. Son of James Edward and Helen Capes.
Student, Oglethorpe University. Bachelor of Science in Art Education, University Georgia, 1966. Master of Education in Art Education, University Georgia, 1969.
Assistant professor art, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1970-1972; assistant professor art, Morehead (Kentucky) State University, 1972-1974; director, Capes Studio Florida, Sarasota, since 1975. Consultant Lazer Works Corporation, Bradenton, Florida, 1978-1979.
Artist Easter Seals Society, Sarasota, 1991-1992. Design artist Lighthouse for Blind, Sarasota, 1993. With United States Air Force.
Member Fla Artists Group (Hamel Memorial award 1981), Sarasota Art Association (vice president 1978, First Place award 1983, awards 1980, 82, 84), Longboat Key Art Association, Arts & Crafts Guild Sarasota, Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation, Sarasota County Arts Council, Anna Maria Island Art League, Manataa Art League, Phi Beta Kappa.