About Ashley A. Jones

Ashley A. Jones is an American visual artist who is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received a BA in studio art from Central State University in Ohio and an MFA in drawing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jones formerly served as an Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Gallery Director and currently serves as an art faculty member at St. Edmund’s Academy in Pittsburgh. Her artwork has been featured nationally and internationally in various galleries, museums, and traveling exhibits and is held in numerous collections. Jones's artwork and continued research on identity and colorism in the African American community have been favorably reviewed and recognized in several publications.

Jones is a mixed-media visual artist and educator best known for her illustrations and portraits. Her work has evolved to address the histories and contemporary challenges of Black identity in America. Jones's identity as an educator directly shapes her practice, as she uses her work to incorporate personal experiences of her own and the experiences of other African Americans while also demonstrating the intersection of art and education. Jones aims to create an artistic representation that honors and tells the stories of people who have often been ignored and marginalized and offers a different visual perspective of Black life.

Art Studio

Radiant Hall 202 Studio - 7800 Susquehanna St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208