Jana Jones Exhibition

October 1-31, 2025
On view in the Grand Hallway

“Jana Jones is a native Memphian and a registered nurse. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare administration and management. Jana served as Chief Operating Officer at Eye Specialty Group from 2009 until 2018, providing operational management of the merger of the Eye Specialty Group and Southern Eye Institute during her tenure.

Jana, who is self-taught, began painting in 2018 to relieve stress. She paints mostly in watercolors but does enjoy painting in other mediums as well, especially pastel. In February of 2020 she had her first solo exhibit at Art, Body, and Soul in Memphis and has since exhibited at a variety of venues including the Memphis Botanic Garden.

‘What began as a creative diversion from the pressure cooker world of corporate administration soon became an obsession as ideas began flowing from mind to paint and paper. I appreciate the quiet serenity of sharing ideas through a visual context. Nothing makes me happier than bringing a smile to someone's face, provoking new perspectives, or sharing remembrances. My work never turns out just as I envisioned but that's what makes the process new and exciting every time I pick up a brush. There are no limits. I love that! Thank you for appreciating my art. My wish is that you will experience the joy in viewing that I did in creating for you.’”