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Pulitzer Prize Author Praise, Public Media Art, Documentary Poster Design, PBS

“Jon came up with a chilling and spectacular signature image for the film Slavery by Another Name, that combined elements and imagery in a way I could never have imagined. Incredibly talented guy.”

Douglas Blackmon, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author / Filmmaker / Journalist. Professor of Practice at Georgia State University

“For Jon - With best wishes and appreciation for exquisite eye and a true heart. Douglas Blackmon”
(Handwritten message to me in his Pulitzer Prize winning book)

A documentary film poster showing a woman's face partially painted red with a handprint, symbolizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, against a black background. The title "Bring Her Home" is displayed prominently. Various film festival awards and credits are listed below the title.

“Jon Van Amber is fantastic, very thoughtful, empathetic, and a beloved colleague at Twin Cities PBS. We have worked together on several projects over the last decade, with the Bring Her Home documentary being our most recent collaboration. Bring Her Home is a documentary that highlights the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic. Jon carefully crafted our powerful key image while being sensitive to the topic. Jon works effortlessly under pressure, handles criticism well, and strives to enhance his skill sets.”

Leya Hale, Twin Cities PBS Producer, Dakota and Diné Nations

Person in suit directing camera with hands, "Broadcast wars" text above, studio lights in background.

“Jon is about the closest thing you'll find to a creative genius. He can turn any concept into a beautiful visual representation. His work is always infused with an inventive twist that only his gifted mind could have come up with. I'd recommend Jon for any graphic project: print, video, web--you'll look at what he's created and be amazed.”

Paul Moore, Paul Moore Communications

Promotional poster for "Depression: Out of the Shadows" featuring a silhouetted tree against a bright sky.

“Jon brought great vision and shimmering beauty to the artwork for Depression: Out of the Shadows. He easily blends organic images with his own unique infusion of creativity and symbolism. Jon is delightful to work with and brings great synergy to a project.”

Larkin McPhee, Peabody and Emmy award-winning director, producer and writer of documentary films

“… Jon’s CV is a breathtaking range of work that include multicultural designs for a wide range of content and form from the dramatic humanizing key art for Bring Her Home to the Afrocentric playfulness in the kids’ PSA campaign Brains Are Built.

In addition to his own considerable creative output, he is also a leader and mentor to emerging staff as well as cultural and community collaborators.”

Daniel Pierce Bergin, Executive Producer, Twin Cities PBS

“Jon has been a great for our pledge team for many years helping us raise millions of dollars. His talent really shined on the latest Suze Orman National Pledge event. The show was the highest revenue producing pledge program in PBS's history.”

David Preston, Vice President, Membership at Twin Cities PBS