After training and working in advertising and graphic design, Richard Wallace was drawn towards painting and other fine arts. As a self taught painter he first exhibited with the 'Portland Gallery', Manchester with whom he took part in the 'New Artist Exhibition' at the 'South Bank National Theatre'. In the early 80's he was presented with the 'Young Artist Award' by the 'Manchester Academy of Fine Arts', and was a popular exhibitor at several 'International Arts Fairs' in various venues.
Further exhibitions and venues have included:-
| These are significant entry dates but exhibiting is concurrent | | 1980 | Manchester Academy of Fine Arts 'Young Artist Award' | Manchester |
| 1980 | Portland Gallery | Manchester |
| 1981 | Ginnel Gallery | Manchester |
| 1983 | Christiania Kunstalon | Oslo |
| 1985 | Kjell Olsen Galleri | Oslo |
| 1990 | Blackheath Gallery | London |
| 1991 | Royal Academy Summer Exhibition | London |
| 1991 | Gagliardi Gallery | London |
| 1991 | Derby City Art gallery 1st prize winner, 'Silver Palette' | Derby City |
| 1992 | 'Artist in Residence' art gallery | Derby City |
| 1994 | Ann-Mei Chadwick Gallery | London |
| 1995 | Staffordshire open comptetition 1st prize winner | Staffordshire |
| 1996 | THe Ashbourne Gallery | Derbyshire |
| 1996 | Mayfair Gallery | London |
| 1997 | Adonis Art | London |
| 1997 | The Ashbourne Gallery | Derbyshire |
| 1997 | Eton Contemporary Arts | Eton |
| 1998 | Mall galleries | London |
| 2001 | Adonis Art | London |
| 2005 | Biscuit Factory | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
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Or via: Gallery Kaleidoscope, London Northwest 6 |
