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Please join us for a celebratory Scholarship Benefit Dinner at New Jersey City
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Please join us for a celebratory Scholarship Benefit Dinner at New Jersey City University(NJCU) honoring Ben Jones on October 28, 2011. Proceeds will benefit the establishment of the Ben Jones Endowed Scholarship Fund. A small portion of the proceeds will also be used to support the Haitian Relief Fund Inc. in honor of Ben Jones. Invitations have already been mailed. If you would like to order tickets in advance, you may do so online at www.njcu.edu/benjonesdinner. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on October 28th!
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“Ben Jones - In Praise of a Spiritual Activist,” (NJ Features Inspirational Station
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Weekend Urge feature in the Jersey Journal
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Fifth annual African Diaspora Film Series in Jersey City, NJ |
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A Local Artist Who Sets His Own Trends
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New York Times art review by Benjamin Gennochio of 2009 exhibition, "Deliverance: The Art Of Ben at Jersey City Museum, Jersey City, NJ |
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Washington Park to get Major Piece of Public Art
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Public artwork at Martin Luther King Drive Light Rail stop in Jersey City, New Jersey |
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Ben Jones and Amiri Baraka Together in Exhibit at NJCU
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Ben Jones and Amiri Baraka exhibition at New Jersey City University in 2002 |
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Ben Jones: Painting, Conscience, Friendship
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Ben profiled on his art career including an upcoming show, his travels and his cultural consciousness. |
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A Genuine Tradition
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The Granma International featured Ben's profile and his 1995 show "Shango/Chango" exhibition at the Jersey City Museum. |
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Celebrating the Spirit of the Black Male
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June Campbell of The Weekly Journal wrote about "In The Spirit" exhibition in London. |
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In The Shango Spirit
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Ben's "In The Spirit" exhibition held in London! In The Spirit is a celebration of Black men in spiritual spheres.
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In The Shango Spirit
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Second page of article of London's The Voice. |
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Chango Wallpaper Series
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Ben exhibited "Chango Wallpaper Series" in Havana in 1992. |
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African American Artist by Elisa Honig Fine
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A spotlight feature of Ben Jones' "Five Black Face Images" |
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Summit: 'Constructed in Jersey City'
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Ben Jones' works is featured at the Summit Art Center on September 28, 1986. |
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Artist Undergoes a Transformation
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Jones expand his audience and influences beyond the African American experiences and interpretations. |
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New Home for the Studio Museum is Dedicated in Harlem
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Studio Museum moved to 144 West 125th Street on June 16, 1982. |
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Black Artist at the Newark Museum
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During Black History Month, Ben's work was exhibited and he spoke to the public. |
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Black History Month
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Top black artists honored at Newark Museum including Romare Bearden, Barbara Chase-Riboud, Charles White and others. Ben Jones was chosen in the "Meet the Artist" theme show to exhibit his work and speak to the public. |
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At Van Vechten
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This short article, located on the bottom, is about Ben's exhibition at the Fisk's gallery in 1977. |
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College Prof's Artistry Glows in All Directions
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Ben Jones' art and career are discussed and the challenges of competing in the mainstream art world for black artists. |
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Why, in 1973, a 'Black Art' Show?
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Top black artist demanding their artwork to be exhibited in major museums. |
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Why, in 1973, a 'Black Art' Show?
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This is the second page of the New York Times article. |
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Amsterdam News - National Scene
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Cover Feature - This feature is a spotlight on Ben Jones' career in Fine Arts and his artwork "Black Face & Arm Unit" (1972). |
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