In March, Board Members, John Cumming (Treasurer) and Nora Ellen Bowers (Secretary) completed their terms. Their hard work in the service of the Arts Center helped gain grants for programming, salaries and renovations, saw the installation of the new elevator and restrooms, increased programming in the arts for the Oxford community and so much more. Even though John and Nora Ellen are off the board, their continued support will undoubtedly bring even more improvements to arts programming and building preservation efforts in the future.
Germaine Vonderhaar, Norm Butt, Cindy Hurley and Joseph Neyer have stepped up to apply their expertise to the Arts Center’s mission. Much gratitude goes out to these community members who take time from their busy schedules to promote the arts and contribute their efforts toward preserving the Oxford College for Women as a permanent home for the arts in the Oxford Community. The board would also like to express its appreciation to Sarah Michael, the outgoing President of the Board who has worked tirelessly to promote the mission of the Oxford Community Arts Center. Read more........
OCAC’s first Fine Arts Fanfare Gala was a
resounding success! The event committee would
like to thank all the artists, sponsors, guests and
volunteers who made the Gala auction and dinner
possible. Over 150 pieces of donated art and
merchandise exceeded the planning committee’s
hopes in number and variety for the auction. More
than $45,000 raised for programming and operating
expenses also exceeded expectations. It could not
have been done without the volunteers who planned
the Gala, while soliciting contributions to the
auction, selling raffle tickets, sending invitations and
inviting other volunteers to participate in the
evening.
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As with all charitable organizations, the Oxford Community Arts Center depends on your generosity in order to keep its doors open and its facilities available. Bringing Caroline Croswell in as Executive Director of the Center has been a boon to the Oxford Community as well as to the Center. Her contacts with the Des Fleur Garden Club made the Children’s Educational Garden possible.
The first annual Oxford International Film Festival was an idea brought by a Miami student, JC Schroder, who asked for office space. He and his corps of volunteers organized the OIFF from an office in the OCAC.
Children’s programs and art classes, concerts and family gatherings have brought the center to life. All of these activities have brought additional benefits to the
community, whether it was families buying tools to start their own gardens
or people staying in local hotels while attending the Film Festival or just
improving the quality of life for the many people who rented the ballroom
or attended a concert or class. The Oxford Community Arts Center
exists to benefit the community.
Plans are going forward for even more events and classes. Your ideas, your volunteer time and your financial support are needed to keep the doors open. There are many ways you can help. Office volunteers to answer phones and greet guests are necessary since Caroline may be in meetings during office hours. Occasional volunteers to help paint are also needed. In-kind contributions are always welcome. See our present list of needs below. Money for everything from heat to renovations is always welcome. Planned and estate giving are also appreciated. Read more.......
