About Tiffany J

Tiffany Jones was born in Springfield, MA, and relocated to Baltimore in 1996 and has been a resident with her family ever since. She received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2012. Jones has exhibited her artwork in various galleries and museums in Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, and Maryland. These include the Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York, Artisphere in Virginia, Baltimore Museum of Art, James E Lewis Museum, and Sheila and Richard Riggs Galleries all in Baltimore. In 2012, Jones received a b-grant from the Baker’s Artist Awards for her photographic works which address topics of identity across multiple generations. Jones continues her photographic work while using her community as an inspiration.


Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are all stuffed with turkey as we scratch our heads trying to figure out what to get someone special in our lives for Christmas.

Just in time for the holidays I have put together a book of selected work. Be sure to grab one for your art loving family member or friend!

Here is a small preview of a few images. As always thank you for your support!

Baker's Artist Award

From the series: A Look Inside, Fall 2009

Just a year ago I nominated myself as a Baltimore artist for the Baker's Artist Award for the 2011 run. In the mix of Baltimore's best I never thought I would stand a chance, but what's life without risk. I uploaded, refined, and edited what I felt was my best work. Again this year, I renewed my nomination for the 2012 run only to be blessed as one of the...
First Round Picks of 2012 b-Grant Winners!!!!!

See my complete nomination here.

The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund established the Baker Artist Awards in 2008-2009 to recognize Baltimore’s artists and engage regional, national and international audiences in supporting these artists’ work. 
The fund commits its resources to enhance the region's economy and quality of life by making investments in arts and culture.The Fund’s Trustees initiated the Baker Artists Awards to promote and honor artist collectives and individual artists who live and work in Baltimore and its five surrounding counties. The Baker Artist Awards are intended to promote the region’s creative talent and are offered in a web format to attract the attention of broad regional, national and international audiences.All site visitors are invited to login as participants, comment on artists’ work and create a “favorites” exhibition. 

Black Male Identity: Speak My Name Exhibition

Conceptually influenced by Ralph Ellison’s novel Invisible Man and the book’s nameless hero, who shares his personal journey in reclaiming his identity as a black male, Black Male Identity: Speak My Name features artwork from emerging, mid-career and established artists working with this theme.

Join us Thursday, November 10th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for our opening reception at

James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University
2201 Argonne Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21251

Museum Info: Free Admission (located in Murphy Fine Arts Center)
Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Exhibiting artists include: Lavett Ballard, Rams Brisueno, MA Booker, Eric Briscoe, David Brown, Larry Brown, Brandon Buckson, Schroeder Cherry, Colette Veasey-Cullors, Jenai Davis, Thommy Davis, Bobby English, Matthew Freel, GA Gardner, David Allen Harris, Winston Harris, John Holyfield, Guy Jones, Tiffany Jones, Ursula Cain-Jordan, Joe Lewis, Fletcher Mackey, Charles McGill, Ashley Milburn, Jefferson Pinder, Ernest Shaw, Amy Sherald, Frank Smith, Sulaymaan, Ken Royster, Tobechi Tobechukwu


Black Male Identity Chat & Scat Family Edition & Speak My Name Exhibition

Chat & Scat: Family & Black Men & Boys
Wednesday, November 9, 5:30-7:30pm

New Orleans jazz musician Noel Russell and writer
Clarence Brown artistically share reflections on family,
followed by a panel moderated by Selwyn Ray, Vice
President of Community Engagement and Partnership
at Big Brothers Big Sisters, with Joseph T. Jones,
Executive Director, Center for Urban Families; Shawn
Burnett, a single father; Jace Woods, a mentor to
young black males; and others.

Eubie Blake Center
847 N. Howard Street.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Performances begin at 6:00pm and panel discussions
begin at 6:30pm.

Art on Purpose’s Black Male Identity project explores
what it means to be a black male or youth, drawing upon
the vast reservoir of authentic and positive stories within
our communities for answers.

For directions to the Eubie Blake Center, 410/225-3130;
for all other information, www.morethan28days.com
or 410/231-3884.





Conceptually influenced by Ralph Ellison’s novel Invisible Man and the book’s nameless hero, who shares his personal journey in reclaiming his identity as a black male, Black Male Identity: Speak My Name features artwork from emerging, mid-career and established artists working with this theme.

Join us Thursday, November 10th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for our opening reception at

James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University
2201 Argonne Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21251

Museum Info: Free Admission (located in Murphy Fine Arts Center)
Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Exhibiting artists include: Lavett Ballard, Rams Brisueno, MA Booker, Eric Briscoe, David Brown, Larry Brown, Brandon Buckson, Schroeder Cherry, Colette Veasey-Cullors, Jenai Davis, Thommy Davis, Bobby English, Matthew Freel, GA Gardner, David Allen Harris, Winston Harris, John Holyfield, Guy Jones, Tiffany Jones, Ursula Cain-Jordan, Joe Lewis, Fletcher Mackey, Charles McGill, Ashley Milburn, Jefferson Pinder, Ernest Shaw, Amy Sherald, Frank Smith, Sulaymaan, Ken Royster, Tobechi Tobechukwu




Black Light Symposium


*UPDATE* Due to lack of space and other circumstances my piece was not included in this group exhibition, but I do hope that you were able to make it to see some of my fellow MICAns. Stay tuned there IS more to come! (11/2/11)


Come see one of my pieces tomorrow, Saturday, October 22nd from 2-5pm, at the Black Light opening reception and symposium.


MICA Alum, Bobby English, will be conducting a symposium tomorrow at MICA PLACE for the Black Light: The Mysteries of the Young Black Male exhibit. This BMI affiliate program is organized with works by current Maryland Institute College of Art students and are on display until November 4, 2011.


The Reception and Symposium will feature MICA alum speakers:
Amelia StinnetteErik Clark Keloni Parks 
Kyle Hackett Nikia Kigler 
David Brown

Moderator: Bobby English Sr. 


A Spoken Word presentation will be given by: Dre Britton & Tre Ford

The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery, MICA PLACE
814 N. Collington Ave.
BaltimoreMD 21205


This event is co-sponsored by the MICA Office of Community Engagement, and Office of Diversity and Intercultural Development. 

Black Light (The Mysteries of the Young Black Male)

This month has been full of art and I love it! Make sure you are taking advantage of the FreeFall events this month, there is tons of stuff going on! 

Right now another BMI affiliate program is happening at MICA PLACE. Bobby English Jr.(MICA alum, '11) presents Black Light: The Mysteries of the Young Black Male. This exhibit is organized with works by current Maryland Institute College of Art students and is on display October 10 - November 4, 2011. There will be a Symposium and reception that will take place Saturday, October 22nd 2-5pm

The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery, MICA PLACE
814 N. Collington Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21205


And don't forget....

Body Politic II will be having their Grits & Gravy Artist Talk Friday, October 14 11a - 12p at Station North Arts Cafe 1816 N Charles Street.

Body Politic II features positive portraits of black men & women in roles of family,leadership, the arts, education and life with Baltimore as the subplot. 




“BMI: Community Voice”Exhibition Oct 8–Dec 3
Eubie Blake Center 847 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri: 1-5pm, Sat: 11am-3pm
Chat and Scat Series: Oct 12, 19, 26, 5:30 – 7:30pm
In conjunction with the exhibition Black Male Identity: Community Voice, a six-week series of conversations will occur with guest speakers on social and civic issues related to black male identity, interwoven with live performances.

FreeFall has begun!

One of the most anticipated events of Baltimore has officially begun, and I am so excited to be part of it! I will try to keep you all updated of what is going on, but just in case log on to FreeFall Baltimore official site to see what's happening around the city.


So starting this weekend is the opening reception for BMI's  Community Voice Exhibit:

“Black Male Identity: Community Voice”
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 8, 3:00-5:00pm
Eubie Blake Center 847 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Entire Exhibition Sat Oct 8 – Sat Dec 3
Eubie Blake Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 1 pm-5pm, Saturday: 11am-3pm

Chat and Scat Series: Wed, Oct 12, 19 & 26, 5:30 – 7:30pm
In conjunction with the exhibition Black Male Identity: Community Voice, a six-week series of conversations will occur with guest speakers on social and civic issues related to black male identity, interwoven with live performances. 

Also this Saturday, immediately following the Community Voice reception, is the opening reception for Body Politic II by Kafi D'Ambrosi! An amazing woman and artist, who is also an affiliate of the Black Male Identity Project & a FreeFall Baltimore participant, will feature her collection at Station North Arts Cafe for the month of October.


Design by: Tiffany Jones

Body Politic II features positive portraits of black men & women in roles of family,leadership, the arts, education and life with Baltimore as the subplot.


October 8 Opening Reception 6p - 8p

Can't make it to the reception? Join us another time...
October 14 Grits and Gravy Artist Talk 11a - 12p
October 19 ‘Just Do the Work’ Business of Art Discussion 11a - 1p
October 27 Closing, Spoken Word 5p - 7p


Station North Hours of Operation: Open Weekdays 8a-3p; Sat 11a-3p

BMI: Black Male Identity Project

About a year ago my professor, Colette Ceasey-Cullors, told me about a project that was working on redefining the image of the black male. I knew this was an opportunity that I didn't want to miss, so for almost the past year I have had an amazing opportunity of being an active artist in what is known to be the BMI: Black Male Identity Project. This project has allowed me to see my photographs used in a way that at one point I only dreamed of....and its not over yet. This October select photographs of mine will be part of an on going series of exhibitions in the Baltimore area for Baltimore's popular fall event...... FreeFall Baltimore

Join me and many others this October to see a variety of works of art that addresses the ideas of black male identity, and what that means to us.


“Black Male Identity: Community Voice”
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 8, 3:00-5:00pm
Eubie Blake Center 847 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Chat and Scat Series: Wed, Oct 12, 19 & 26, 5:30 – 7:30pm
In conjunction with the exhibition Black Male Identity: Community Voice, a six-week series of conversations will occur with guest speakers on social and civic issues related to black male identity, interwoven with live performances.  

Entire Exhibition Sat Oct 8 – Sat Dec 3
Eubie Blake Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 1 pm-5pm, Saturday: 11am-3pm
For more info on these events click here

                                                                                                                  

“Black Male Identity: Speak My Name”
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 10, 6-8pm
James E. Lewis Museum of Art 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD 21251

“Black Male Identity: Speak My Name” is Conceptually influenced by Ralph Ellison’s novel Invisible Man and the book’s nameless hero, who shares his personal journal in reclaiming his identity as a black male. (Artists TBC)

Entire Exhibition November 10, 2011 through January 4, 2012
James E. Lewis Museum Hours Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.



My First Solo Show!

The series 'rebirth' will be on display at the Wilgus Gallery in Main Building at MICA. 1300 Mt Royal Ave

Baltimore, Maryland 21217

Show exhibition September 12th - September 23rd 2011
Closing Reception September 23rd 6p - 8p






History repeats!

On July 28th my daughter turned 12 years old, and for her birthday all she wanted was a photo shoot from her Mommy! I always hear from family and friends she is a spitting image of me. As Maliyah gets older and comes into her own, I really notice how little traits of myself are in her. I love her more then life itself and I am proud of the little creative wonder she is becoming inside and out.

Birthday Portrait Session: Maliyah

Birthday Portrait Session: Maliyah

Birthday Portrait Session: Maliyah

Birthday Portrait Session: Maliyah

A fight for life

This summer I had the opportunity to meet an amazing couple while assisting/second shooting a maternity session. Julie & Andy was expecting their first child, Olivia...upon her arrival this month, they soon learned about complications that no first-time parent would expect to experience when meeting their precious little one for the first time.

Julie, Andy, & Olivia you are in my prayers....

Maternity Session: Assistant/Second photographer for studioKAFI







We Made Urbanite!

My first print publication is in the July Issue of Urbanite! Check out the ad for the Black Male Identity Project!
My image 'Brothers' was used to help promote the positive image of Black Male Identity. So excited!!


Black Male Identity Press Conference 3/24


Art on Purpose presents, BMI, Black Male Identity Project! Look out for more....the sky's the limit, watch out 2011!


Baker's Artist Award & More!

So far we are off to a good start! I have pieces in a show and submitted work to the Bakers Artist Award! All the good stuff is listed below...thanks for the support!

The Gallery at CCBC Catonsville invites you to…

Femme Fatale
January 10 – February 12, 2011
Reception: February 4, 6 to 8 pm
Curator’s Talk at 7 pm

Curator:
Diana Marta

Gallery Hours:
Monday- Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Extended hours on Mondays and Fridays to 7 pm.
For further information please call the gallery at 443.840.4246
Or visit our website at CCBC Galleries
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The Bakers Artist Award!

About the Award:

The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund established the Baker Artist Awards in 2008-2009 to recognize Baltimore’s artists and engage regional, national and international audiences in supporting these artists’ work. The 2011 Baker Artist Awards encourage all Baltimore area artists working in any creative discipline to register, exhibit their work, promote the site to friends, enjoy the broad public attention given to the site and compete for the Mary Sawyers Baker Prizes. The latest web technology is available to artists and the viewing public to better appreciate video, audio, image and text nominations. All site visitors are invited to logon as participants and to create a “favorites” exhibition, to comment on artist work and contribute to the site blog.


Mary Sawyers Baker, one of Baltimore's early philanthropists, studied voice as a young girl in Paris and embraced the arts throughout her life. She established the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund in 1964 to honor her husband, a well-known Baltimore civic leader. In 2007, the Fund narrowed its philanthropic mission to focus on arts and culture. In 2008, the Fund’s Board of Governors established the Mary Sawyers Baker Artist Awards in honor of its founder. Up to three prizes of $25,000 each are awarded annually to up to three metropolitan Baltimore artists, selected by a private jury. This year’s winners will be announced in March 2011.