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The Public Arts Commission met on Aug. 11 to discuss the three finalists for Oxford’s next public mural.

Public Arts Commission chooses garage mural design

The selected submission will be presented to the Oxford City Council for a final vote.
Katelyn Aluise Aug 20, 2025

Oxford Community Arts Center hosts Ox Chalks the Walks

Artists competed in a sidewalk art contest, and the winners of the youth and adult competitions earned a cash prize.
Kethan Babu Aug 16, 2025
Artist Joe Prescher discusses drawings with students

"Paint a Mural Camp" fosters creativity in children

Local artist Joe Prescher held a youth camp centered around creating murals from Aug. 4 to Aug. 8.
Aidan Cornue Aug 14, 2025
The annual “Ox Chalks the Walks” will be on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

“Ox Chalks The Walks”

Chalk, talk and sidewalks strengthen community in Oxford.
Aidan Cornue Aug 8, 2025
Local Legends: The art of war

Local Legends: The art of war

"Barrows attended Miami University in 1853 and became a member of the Erodelphian Society, a student literary society on campus. However, Barrows did not complete his studies and left the university in 1854."
Brad Spurlock Jul 29, 2025
Buckets of paint set in front of the Oxford Hive Mural

“Paint a Mural Camp” brings community together through art

Artist Joe Prescher aims to teach Oxford youth about the history and impact of murals.
Aidan Cornue Jul 26, 2025
Bruce Murray stands next to a piano

‘There’s a hunger’: Local pianist gives free concerts at arts center

Pianist Bruce Murray has been performing free concerts at the Oxford Community Arts Center since 2016. Supporting the arts is more important than ever today, he says.
Sean Scott Jun 17, 2025

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