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Paul Jones Gallery of Art Opens ‘Identity Lessons’

December 1, 2012

An exhibition of works curated by students in the College opened this week at The Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art. “Identity Lessons” showcases works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama, and is on display until Dec. 17. Selections for the exhibit were chosen by more than 200 UA students enrolled in the course “Introduction to Fine Arts,” which is taught in the College’s Department of Art and Art History. According to […]

Art Program Brings College Students and Elementary Students Together with Creativity

November 9, 2012

A new program known as Arts Renaissance in Tuscaloosa Schools (ARTS), is being spearheaded by faculty and students in the College and aims to share the creative resources generated at The University of Alabama with Tuscaloosa elementary schools. ARTS, which involves a multitude of arts-related workshops, is led by Dr. Marysia Galbraith, an associate professor in New College and the Department of Anthropology. Currently, the program is offered at Woodland Forest Elementary School and Matthews Elementary School. Volunteers from the […]

Paul Jones Lecture Series Opens with James Sherman Brantley Visit

October 1, 2012

Internationally recognized artist James Sherman Brantley, a native of Philadelphia and part of the American art scene for over 40 years, will visit the UA campus October 24 as part of the Paul R. Jones Lecture Series. He will give a lecture entitled “James Brantley: View from an Artist” at 7 p.m. in room 205 of Gorgas Library. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture series was established to honor the late Paul R. Jones, who […]