Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Paul Jackson (artist)


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The result was   Keep. Eluchil404 (talk) 05:09, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

Paul Jackson (artist)

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Only media coverage is local and limited in scope. Doesn't seem to be notable or have lasting relevance. Arbor8 (talk) 18:43, 16 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Keep. The article doesn't currently mention the thing for which Jackson is best known--his original design for the Missouri State Quarter was rejected by the U.S. Mint for suspect reasons, leading to a high-profile controversy that got quite a bit of play both in Missouri and nationally (see this Washington Post article as reprinted in the Los Angeles Times).  Add that to his evident local fame in Missouri, and I'd be inclined to think he passes the notability test. Article needs some improvements, though.--Arxiloxos (talk) 19:56, 16 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Visual arts-related deletion discussions.  • Gene93k (talk) 20:36, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions.  • Gene93k (talk) 20:37, 17 February 2012 (UTC)


 * Keep – Per significant coverage in reliable sources. Coverage in larger news media outlets (LA Times) further qualifies this topic's notability.
 * Local watercolor artist invited to exhibit in China. Columbia Daily Tribune.
 * Artist to give mosaic of tiger to university. Columbia Daily Tribune.
 * Studio of Dreams - Paul Jackson has opened a gallery in Columbia.... Columbia Daily Tribune.
 * — Northamerica1000(talk) 21:36, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
 * — Northamerica1000(talk) 21:36, 17 February 2012 (UTC)


 * Keep per Arxiloxos--MLKLewis (talk) 23:31, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
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