From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art, managed by the University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences, will open its new exhibit featuring works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art with a public reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 28. The exhibit “When Words Fall Short” will be on display until March 7 at the gallery at 2308 Sixth Street in downtown Tuscaloosa. Read more

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From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The second exhibit in the newly opened University of Alabama Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa will feature the work of Atlanta-based photographer Sheila Pree Bright, who will also visit the UA campus to discuss her work. Bright’s work will be on display at the gallery Oct. 6 to Nov. 18, and she will present “Visual Narratives: The Photographs of Sheila Pree Bright,” as part of the UA Paul R. Jones Lecture […]

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From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The University of Alabama opened an art gallery in downtown Tuscaloosa that will exhibit works year-round from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at UA along with works from other artists. The Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art is located at 2308 Sixth Street and will be dedicated Aug. 13 at 4 p.m with an exhibition featuring selections from the Jones Collection.   Read more

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From The Tuscaloosa News: Paul R. Jones didn’t donate 1,700 pieces of art from his collection for the sake of charity alone. Considered one of the top 100 art collectors in the U.S., Jones’ collection features work by black artists from around the world. With work by various painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors, Jones’ collection has been named one of the largest and most comprehensive collection of 20th century black art. But while Jones could have easily sold his collection, […]

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