 |  | JON HONORED DURING SHANGHAI SCULPTURE DEDICATION
SHANGHAI, CHINA - In the heat of the Shanghai Summer, officials gather to dedicate Jon’s Eugene O’Neill Sculpture [Full Story] |
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 | | LA’S BICYCLE CASINO COMMISSIONS WORLD POKER TOUR SCULPTURE
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jon sculpts the new trophy for the Bicycle's prestigious WPT “Legends of Poker” Event [Full Story] |
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 | | HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY COMMISSIONS FOUR NEW HISTORIC SCULPTURES
HIGH POINT, NC- Jon is creating four new historic bench figures for the amazing High Point campus. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON FEATURED IN THE INAUGURAL STURGIS SCULPTURE WALK
STURGIS, SD - In the shadow of Mount Rushmore, a town famous for its motorcycle rally is now making its mark in the world of fine art. [Full Story] |
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 | | MILITARY SCULPTURES COMMISSION FOR HUNTSVILLE FACILITY
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA- Jon’s latest commission will stand guard just minutes from NASA’s Marshal Space Center and Redstone Arsenal. [Full Story] |
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 | | APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMISSIONS “ASPIRE” SCULPTURE
BOONE, NC- Jon’s second contemporary sculpture will soon grace the beautiful ASU campus. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON WINS SECOND NATIONAL COMPETITION OF 2010
EMORY, VIRGINIA- Jon wins the commission to sculpt American Patriot and Statesman Patrick Henry. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON WINS CELEBRITY CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE BLIND
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jon joins a host of Hollywood celebrities for an evening fundraising and fun at LA’s famous Commerce Casino. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON WINS NATIONAL COMPETITION FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MATADOR SCULPTURE
NORTHRIDGE, CA- Jon’s wins his third national competition in two years and is awarded the commission to sculpt a Matador for Cal State Northridge. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON INSTALLS HIS 17th SCULPTURE AT HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
HIGH POINT, NC- The beautification of North Carolina’s most innovative college continues as Jon installs “The Human Link." [Full Story] |
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 | | “LUCKY 8” SCULPTURE INSTALLED AT APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BOONE, NC- The newest installation of an outdoor sculpture at Appalachian State University is a large replica of Jon’s Beijing Olympic Commission. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON RETURNS TO THE COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN AS A VISITING ARTIST
COLUMBUS, OHIO- The Fine Arts Division OF CCAD invites Jon to share his artwork and life experiences with students and faculty members. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON’S NEWEST COMMISSION TO BE CARVED IN STONE
HICKORY, NC- Jon is sculpting a twelve foot stone statue of Protestant Reformer Martin Luther for the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO SCULPT POKER ICON DOYLE BRUNSON
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- A fortuitous meeting in Las Vegas has led to a portrait commission from the world’s most prestigious poker player. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON RECEIVES GOLDEN PIONEER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL- Jon travels to North Miami Beach to receive a distinguished award. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON ATTENDS MAYOR-MAKING DAY IN THE UK
HARWICH, ESSEX, UK- Jon was welcomed as a guest of honor at the formal Harwich Mayor- Making Ceremony. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON WINS NATIONAL COMPETITION FOR UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCULPTURE COMMISSION
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS - After an intense national competition, Jon is awarded the commission to create a monumental Lion sculpture for UA Fort Smith’s beautiful Stubblefield Arena. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON’S SECOND COMMISSION FOR THE EMMYS HALL OF FAME
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA- Jon has just received his second sculptural commission from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The sculptures will be placed in the Academy’s Hall of Fame Plaza. [Full Story] |
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 | | CITY OF SHANGHAI COMMISSIONS SCULPTURE OF AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT EUGENE O’NEILL
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Jon has just received a commission to sculpt a large bust of American playwright, Eugene O’Neill for Shanghai’s exciting new Theater District. [Full Story] |
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 | | BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES SEHORN DEDICATES POW-MIA MEMORIAL AT WARNER ROBINS AIR FORCE MUSEUM
WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA- Several hundred people helped dedicate a striking memorial to Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action at the Museum of Aviation. [Full Story] |
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 | | HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES WITH NEW SCULPTURE COMMISSIONS
HIGH POINT, NC- Jon’s sculptures are playing an important role in the transformation of one of America’s fastest growing universities. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO SCULPT THE BARD FOR NC SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
HIGH POINT, NC- Accompanied by Managing & Artistic Director, Pedro Silva, Jon recently toured the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival’s Spirit Center to discuss placement of his latest sculpture commission. [Full Story] |
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 | | LIFE SIZE HORSES ARE JON’S NEWEST EDITION
CORNELIUS, NC- This amazing life size sculpture of a Mare and her Foal is Jon’s latest offering. [Full Story] |
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 | | CATCH JON ON THIS SEASON'S BEST DAMN POKER SHOW ON FOX SPORTS NETWORK
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - After submitting a video audition tape and making a live audition appearance in Las Vegas, Jon was selected from thousands of entrants as a contestant on this season's edition of The Best Damn Poker Show, airing on Fox Sports Network, October 27th. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON WINS UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI BEARCAT SCULPTURE COMPETITION
CINCINNATI, OHIO- After an intense competition, Jon's Bearcat design was unanimously selected by the University's Art Committee, who invited Jon to tour the campus and discuss creation of the sculpture. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON MAKES HIS NATIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT ON FOX NETWORK
NEW YORK, NY- Anchorman David Asman interviews Jon about the costs and benefits of Olympic sponsorship. [Full Story] |
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.jpg) | | BEIJING INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE PARK INVITATION
BEIJING, CHINA - Jon is honored to be invited by the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee and the Beijing City Sculpture Administration to place his 12-foot sculpture “Lucky 8” in The Beijing International Sculpture Park. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON MAKES HIS THIRD APPEARANCE AT THE CAPTAIN PLANET ENVIRONMENTAL EVENT IN ATLANTA
ATLANTA, GEORGIA- An active supporter of several environmental groups, Jon once again shared an exciting evening with many of Atlanta’s top environmentalists, at the 13th Annual Party to Save The Planet. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON'S FIRST MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE IN THE STATE OF OHIO
BOWLING GREEN, OHIO - Jon has just received a commission for a bronze statue of a Falcon which is the athletic mascot of Bowling Green State University, located just twenty miles south of the city of Toledo. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON'S SCULPTURE PRESENTED TO FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH
HOUSTON, TEXAS- Jon attended the 2007 Olympic Assembly where he was thrilled to see his "Olympic Strength" sculpture presented to Former President and First Lady, George and Barbara Bush. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO SCULPT DEMON DEACON
WINSTON-SALEM, NC- Jon has just received a commission to sculpt a twice life-size bronze statue of the "Demon Deacon," athletic mascot of Wake Forest University, a private, coeducational, liberal arts institution. [Full Story] |
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 | | MARLIN LEAPING AT VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
NORFOLK, VA- Visitors to the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College in 2008, will be greeted by a stunning bronze statue of a 12-foot Blue Marlin, leaping into the air. The monumental sculpture will grace the college’s main entrance. [Full Story] |
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 | | HISTORICAL FIGURES MAKE THEIR WAY TO HIGH POINT
HIGH POINT, NC- Take a seat next to any of the eight historic figures that Jon has been commissioned to sculpt for High Point University.
[Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO SCULPT “FAIRY OF THE EAGLE NEBULA”
CLINTON, SC- Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC has just commissioned
Jon to create a monumental sculpture for their new science building. [Full Story] |
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 | | ACTOR / SCULPTOR PAUL SORVINO ATTENDS STUDIO GRAND OPENING
CORNELIUS, NC- Paul Sorvino, the actor famous for his roles in
“Goodfellas” and “Law & Order,” is also an accomplished sculptor.
Though they’ve never met, Sorvino made the trip to North Carolina to
attend the Grand Opening and Dedication of Jon’s new studio. [Full Story] |
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 | | DISNEY WORLD INSTALLS JON'S TED TURNER SCULPTURE
ORLANDO, FL- The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Hollywood has just announced.. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO SCULPT THE WORLD'S LARGEST HORNET
LYNCHBURG, VA- Jon has just received a commission to sculpt a 10-foot tall bronze statue of a "Fighting Hornet." The hornet is the athletic mascot of Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia. [Full Story] |
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 | | NEW STUDIO SET TO OPEN THIS SUMMER
CORNELIUS, NC- Construction is finally finished on Jon's fabulous new studio. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON'S THIRD APPEARANCE AT HOLLYWOOD’S EMA AWARDS SHOW
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – Jon rubbed elbows with Vice President Al Gore and a host of Hollywood stars– all for a good cause at the 15th EMA Awards. Jon was one of only two artists invited to participate in the event. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON'S SECOND APPEARANCE AT HOLLYWOOD’S EMA AWARDS SHOW
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – Jon shared the spotlight with a nebula of Hollywood stars– all for a good cause at the 14th EMA Awards. Jon was one of only two artists invited to participate in the event. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON SCULPTS DICK VAN DYKE PORTRAIT BUST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA -- The opportunity to create a bronze portrait bust of
Dick Van Dyke arose from a chance... [Full Story] |
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 | | THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY COMMISSIONS THE WORLD’S LARGEST FALCON BRONZE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – After attending an exciting football game at Falcon
Stadium, Jon toured the beautiful Air Force Academy campus, in preparation for
his latest sculpture commission.
[Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO SCULPT TED TURNER FOR THE EMMY’S HALL OF FAME PLAZA
HOLLYWOOD, CA – You’ll find sculptures of Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Johnny
Carson and many more in The Emmy’s Hall of Fame Plaza, at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. [Full Story] |
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 | | “OLYMPIC STRENGTH” MONUMENT DEDICATED
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A caravan of forty-foot semis, a squadron of 15,000 pound
forklifts, a 300 foot crane and an army of workmen took five days to install
Colorado’s largest bronze monument... [Full Story] |
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 | | “OLYMPIC TRUCE” MONUMENT ANNOUNCED AT THE U.N.
NEW YORK, NY – On November 3rd, Jon made a special appearance at a General
Assembly Session of the U.N. where... [Full Story] |
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 | | JON'S SCULPTURES FEATURED AT HOLLYWOOD'S EMA AWARDS
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Jon shared the spotlight with a nebula of Hollywood stars and musical artists, including... [Full Story] |
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 | | JON TRAVELS TO ATHENS FOR A PRESENTATION AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES
ATHENS, GREECE – Amidst the excitement of the Athens Games, Jon presented
sculpture concepts to a large audience dignitaries on The Queen Mary 2, in
Athens. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO SCULPT 9-FOOT STATUE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH I
MANTEO, NORTH CAROLINA – History, mystery and fantasy are combined in The
Elizabethan Gardens, a memorial to the first English colonists who came to North
America in 1584 and “walked away through the dark forest into history”.
[Full Story] |
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 | | “OLYMPIC STRENGTH” UNVEILED AT “NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS”
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Jon was honored at the US Olympic Committee’s “Night of
Champions”, for his 35-foot bronze monument “Olympic Strength.” [Full Story] |
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 | | JON TO EXHIBIT IN PRESTIGIOUS JURIED ART SHOW IN COLORADO
On the second weekend in August, Jon will join some of the finest sculptors in the world at the 21st Sculpture In The Park juried outdoor
exhibition in Benson Sculpture Garden in Loveland, Colorado. [Full Story] |
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 | | LOUIS BRAILLE SCULPTURE DEDICATED
RALEIGH, NC – Students, staff, guests and friends of the Govenor Morehead School
gathered to dedicate a sculpture of Louis Braille. [Full Story] |
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 | | WACHOVIA BANK FEATURES JON AT SYBOS 2004
ATLANTA, GA – More than 5,000 financial services professionals gathered at The
Georgia World Congress Center for the world's leading financial forum. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON CREATING SCULPTURE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST BRONZE HAWK
CHARLOTTE, NC – A project to create a sculpture of the world’s largest bronze hawk is currently underway in Jon’s studio. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON’S WORK APPEARS IN 125-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBIT AT CCAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO – In March, Jon returned to his alma mater, Columbus College of
Art and Design, where he had received special recognition for his creative
talent. [Full Story] |
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 | | JON EXHIBITS AT INTERNATIONAL ARTEXPO NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY– Over 30 pieces of his work, including several monumental bronzes,
were on display in Jon’s 800 square foot booth at New York’s Jacob Javitts
Center... [Full Story] |
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