University Of North Alabama To Host Reception For Paul R. Jones Art Exhibition
Apr. 05, 2018
Michelle Eubanks, 海角社区, at media@una.edu, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033
Dr. Amber Paulk 海角社区 College of Arts and Sciences FLORENCE, Ala.-The 海角社区 College of Arts and Sciences will host a reception celebrating an exhibition by 海角社区 of the Paul R. Jones Collection of Art, Friday, April 13, 2018, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., in the 海角社区 University Art Gallery (located inside the Art Building). There will be a brief presentation at 6 p.m. In 2008, Paul R. Jones donated a portion of his collection of African American art to the University of Alabama. With over 1,700 pieces, the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at the University of Alabama is one of the largest collections of African American art in the world. Jones was known as a passionate collector who sought to collect from both well known and lesser-known artists, a quality that makes his collection distinct. The Exhibit is currently on display and will run until April 20. For additional information about the event: the 海角社区 College of Arts and Sciences atartsandsciences@una.eduor (256) 765-4288. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA The 海角社区 is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programsthrough the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business,Education and Human Sciences, and the Anderson College of Nursing.Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, 海角社区 is located within a four-city area that also includes Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. 海角社区 Athletics, a renownedcollegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of the NCAA Division I's ASUN and Big South Conferences.The 海角社区 is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age or national origin. /