Barry R. Jones

Barry R. Jones is a Professor of Art at Austin Peay State University's Department of Art & Design within the College of Arts & Letters. He holds an MFA from the University of South Carolina and specializes in digital media art focusing on social and political issues through large-scale projections.

• BFA from Austin Peay State University (1995)
• MFA in Studio Art: 3D Studies from University of South Carolina

His practice explores ethical living, community engagement, and amplifying marginalized voices via transient public installations using portable projection systems. Key themes include empathy education, racial justice (e.g., deconstructing stereotypes of Black womanhood in collaborations with Eboné Amos), and civic responsibility.

Notable exhibitions include venues like Museo Nacional de Arte Reina Sofia (Madrid), Atlanta Contemporary, and Oz Arts Nashville. He has served in leadership roles including Dean of the College of Arts & Letters and Chair of his department.