Daniel White, director of the Paul R. Jones Museum and The University of Alabama Gallery, recently posted the first episode of a new podcast series, Postmodern Barbecue, on Soundcloud. The podcast will feature conversations with arts leaders, artists and gallerists from around the state, and is supported by grants from the Alabama State Council on
Art Workshops Bring Environmental Stewardship to Life
The public is invited to a lantern-making workshop on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center during the First Friday Art Walk. Using paper, wood, glue and crayons, participants will work with artists to build lanterns that connect to the history and ecology of the Black
Celestia Morgan: Disparities at the Paul R. Jones Museum
The Paul R. Jones Museum is proud to present a solo exhibition, Celestia Morgan: Disparities, March 4 – May 20, 2022. The museum will host a reception for the artist on Friday, April 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., during downtown Tuscaloosa’s First Friday festivities. What does it mean in our society, one of the
BFA Grad Takes MBA Route to Reach Her Dream Goal
Recent grad Alyssa Hochstetler, who earned a BFA in 2020, concentrating in painting and digital media, is now finishing up an MBA that focuses on marketing, and she’s looking toward a future in art. She is in the Create Path to the MBA program, studying strategic management and marketing. She also works in the Paul
Museum Director Appointed to Alabama Visual Arts Network Board
Daniel White, director of the Paul R. Jones Museum and The University of Alabama Gallery, has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of the Alabama Visual Arts Network (ALVAN). White received the MFA in ceramics from Rochester Institute of Technology and the BFA in ceramics from the University of Montevallo. He has
Central Elementary Students to Exhibit at Paul R. Jones Museum
The Paul R. Jones Museum presents Together for Creativity: A Collaboration with Central Elementary School, an exhibition of artworks from the Paul R. Jones Collection and artworks by Tuscaloosa’s Central Elementary fifth-grade students. The exhibition runs January 12-February 25, 2022 and there will be a reception for the artists on Friday, February 4 from 5:00
November Art Night & First Friday Art Openings
Four UA exhibitions are among the exciting art events happening November 4 & 5 in Tuscaloosa County. NOVEMBER ART NIGHT & FIRST FRIDAY NOV 4 Exhibition opening, True Likeness, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, Garland Hall, UA (NOV 4-DEC 22/JAN 4-18), 9 am-4:30 pm NOV 4 Art Night, Kentuck’s Museum Gallery, Kentuck Art Center, Northport, 5-8 pm
UA’s Jones Museum Awarded Grant from State Arts Council
Paul R. Jones Museum was awarded a grant by the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) for the 2022 exhibition season. The grant will support three exhibitions in the works for 2022: the annual Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art (PRJCAA) K-12 Exhibition, a solo show of work by artist Celestia Morgan and
Forward Movement: Selections from the Collection of Johnny and Allison Howze
The Paul R. Jones Museum is proud to present the exhibition, Forward Movement: Selections from the Collection of Johnny and Allison Howze, from October 1 to December 3, 2021. There will be a closing reception on First Friday, December 3, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Face coverings are required in the gallery. Forward Movement brings