Art controversy results in big crowds
Scratch and Sniff, an art show planned for Tuesday at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center was moved suddenly after urging of city officials. The controversy resulted in larger than expected crowds at the art reception. (September 28, 2011, Page 1)
Arts Council raising funds for free art camp
To help children get art year round and for free, the Arts council is reaching out for crowd funding help on the internet. To learn how to donate, visit www.indiegogo.com/Art-Camp-for-City-Children (July 5, 2011, Page 6)
YAC improves financial footing
The arts council began its first endowed fund with a $10,000 donation and plans to continue to expand the fund in coming years. (July 1, 2011, Page 14A)
Senco named top bartender
Chris Senco won Best Bartender in Oxford after a contest this summer gave 18 local bartenders votes and money was raised for the Food Pantry and Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. (June 15, 2011, Page 3)
Place a vote for your favorite bartender
A $1 ballot will not only give your favorite bartender a chance to be named the best in Oxford but will also help support the local arts council and Pantry. The event begins today and more information can be found at www.oxfordarts.com (May 17, 2011, Page 3)
Plentiful plantings for Powerhouse
The grim gravel greeting visitors to the Powerhouse Community Arts Center will soon be replaced with a sculpture garden and numerous trees and landscaping. The $40,000 project will start this summer. (May 11, 2011, Page 2)
For Your Consideration
Artists in a variety of forms are showing off their art at this weekend’s Double Decker Arts Festival. Their pieces are on display for judges, and aren’t necessarily part of the vendors’ wares around the Square. Take a closer look at some of the entries and what the artists are trying to do in the Oxford Living feature that reminds Double Decker attendees that they can cast a ballot in the People’s Choice category as well as take a look at the juried entries. (April 29, 2011, Page 1B)
Oxford’s art community bands together
Oxford’s art community came together last weekend for the first Oxford Art Crawl. The free, monthly event allows participants to travel around to several galleries via the Double Decker bus. See today’s Oxford Living for the story. (March 25, 2011, Page 1B)
Local arts on display
The first Oxford art crawl on Tuesday will highlight several local artists and galleries. (March 21, 2011, Page 1A)
YAC Facebook fundraiser a success
After a break-in to the Powerhouse Arts building, friends of the arts created a Facebook campaign to raise back the money lost. They got everything back and $102 extra along with plans for a larger fundraiser to be held on March 22 at the Powerhouse with the band Soul. (March 3, 2011, Page 8)
