Frances McEwen Library Show

  The annual Frances McEwen Library Exhibition begins Tuesday, January 24.  The show will be available for viewing during regular library hours through February 26th.

A meet and greet the artists' reception will be held Saturday,
February 11 from 2 - 3:30. 

Stan O'Dell, local figure artist will be demonstrating his techniques at 2:15. 

The public is invited to attend.

6th Annual Youth Art Exhibition

The annual Youth Art Exhibition will be held at the Powerhouse during the month of March.

Sponsored by

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council

and Oxford Artists’ Guild

Entry Rules

1. One entry per student, Preschool to High School Senior. All works must be submitted with a completed application.

2. Must be resident of the city of Oxford or Lafayette County and/or attend a local school (OUS, Regents, Oxford City School District, Lafayette County Schools, Magnolia Montessori).

3. All works must be framed and ready to hang with sturdy hooks. Unframed works will not be accepted.

4. Studio and Gallery Style canvases do not have to be framed, but must have a sturdy wire attached for hanging.

The Powerhouse will not attach your hanging hardware to the back of your frame. As an artist, you

are responsible for having the work ready for hanging. If you have questions regarding

presentation, contact the Powerhouse at 662-236-6429.

5. Drop off date is Friday, March 3rd from 9 am – 5 pm. Early or late drop offs will not be accepted.

6. Artwork will be judged based on age categories. Prizes will be awarded with emphasis on originality.

7. Reception and announcement of awards will be made on Tuesday, March 28 from 6-8 at the Powerhouse in conjunction with the Art Crawl.

8. Works are to be picked up on Monday, April 3rd between 9 am – 5 pm.

9. All work must be committed for the duration of the show - March 3rd– April 3rd

10. YAC and the Oxford Artists’ Guild assumes no responsibility for work lost or broken, however, every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of work from delivery to pick up.

11. Photographs of your work may be posted on YAC or the artists’ guild website.

Click here for further rules and entry form or visit oxfordarts.com. 

New Members

Oxford Artists' Guild welcomes new members Karina Knight and Pamela Leonard.

Karina works in Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor, Graphite, Charcoal, and ceramic.



Pamela works in Watercolor and Pastels. 

Biggest, Baddest Art Show in Progress!

The annual Biggest, Baddest Art Show is in progress!

If you haven't had a chance to view the extraordinary talent, come by anytime to the Powerhouse between 9 and 5 Monday through Friday and after hours for special events.

The show will be available until December 19th. 

The show was professionally judged this year by Caron Gallery in Tupelo.  In addition, all reception attendees voted on their favorite work!

Winners are:

Best in Show:  Cecil Bower  - Wooden Vase

1st:   Patricia Weathersby - Xavier - Acrylic

2nd:  Catherine Smith - Moo - Watercolor

3rd:  Debbie Myers - Sunflowers - Watercolor/Mixed Media

Honorable Mention:  Nancy Mitchell - Shoreline - Acrylic

Peoples' Choice:  Tammy Oliver Cook - "Last Light" - Oil

Best in Show - Cecil Bowers

1st - Xavier - Patricia Weathersby

2nd - Moo - Catherine Smith

3rd - Sunflowers - Debbie Myers

Honorable Mention - Shoreline - Nancy Mitchell

To bad, so sad - You missed out on these works!  Jim Hendrix - Early Morning Courthouse, Barbara Baine - Excavating, Caren Watts - 50's Floral, and Janet Barnes - Taylor Grocery are already sold! 

Early Morning Courthouse - Jim Henrix

Excavation - Barbara Baine

Taylor Grocery - Janet Barnes

50's Floral - Caren Watts

Biggest, Baddest Art Show!

The annual Biggest, Baddest Art Show is in progress at the Powerhouse!

The show will exhibit now until December 19th.

Works may be viewed from 9-5 and after hours during special events.

Please join us for a meet the artists reception on Tuesday, November 15th from 6-8.

Winners of the juried show will be announced and all attendees will have a chance to vote for their favorite work!

Bill Perry will be performing throughout the evening.

Appetizers and beverages will be served and the public is invited to attend.

Here are a few of the  over 50 paintings that are on display.

Fall Into Art

Oxford Artists' Guild presents

Fall Into Art

Members will be exhibiting on the Courthouse Lawn from 9 until 5 on Saturday, September 24th.  The Senatobia band Boyd and Evans will be performing live from 12 until 3.  Come and join us for great music and original, unique local art.

Some of the members participating are June Pryor, Andy Hight, Tiffeny Owens, Laila Owens, Ed Tropp, Cindy Aune, Cecil Bowers, and Catherine Smith.

Many artists will ship and/or deliver locally, so football fans come out and visit us before and after the game!

In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to Sunday, September 25th from 10-4:30.