National award winning artist Terry Jones was born in Pasadena, TX and moved to Jewett in 1979. He worked for Nucor Steel then Houston Lighting & Power Plant. 17 years ago Terry and his wife Carla opened up an antique shop which is now his gallery.

Having all these neat items just lying around his antique shop, & out of boredom, Terry began thinking about something to do with them. He began by making metal trucks and tractors; from there Terry started making fish & animals. His art ranges from abstract and whimsical to monumental.

Terry works mainly with found objects from our past, turning treasures from our past into treasures for the future. He works with two police departments and one sheriff’s office destroying confiscated weapons for them, turning something bad into something good - Art!

Shyness is not a word that is in Terry’s vocabulary. He has been featured in magazines, newspapers, radio stations and television. He & his artwork have been presented on television shows such as: Texas Country Reporter, Channel 7 Proud of East Texas, Channel 13 News in Houston and FOX Channel 7 in Austin. Not only has he made television appearances he has also been featured on KAMU Radio from College Station. Magazines such as Texas Longhorn Trails, Texas Lawman and The Horizon have all featured Terry’s sculptures. Numerous newspapers around the country have highlighted articles pertaining to his metal sculptures as well. Terry has won many awards from around the country and his art is loved by many.

Terry’s sculptures can been seen in private collections, city parks, restaurants, art galleries and a museum throughout the country.