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Local Art

“Brown Road” by Margaret Kanner Myers.

‘Rooted Here’ exhibit examines Oxford’s history of art

Professor Annie Dell’Aria, assistant professor of art history at Miami University, tasked her students to curate an entire art exhibit in one semester. Now, it’s open to the public.
Aidan Cornue Feb 9, 2026
The Oxford City Council gathers

Oxford City Council votes to approve complete streets budget line item

Members downvote resolution tying street improvements to paving projects.
Katelyn Aluise Aug 27, 2025
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
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
Public art commission holds exhibition at municipal building

Public art commission holds exhibition at municipal building

Dozens of Oxford residents turned out to the city's third annual public art reception at the Municipal Building.
Briefs Mar 22, 2025
Locust Street Substation with brick wall in front of it

Expanded substation to improve electric grid; will feature mural

Duke Energy's substation expansion at the intersection of Locust and Spring Street is substantially complete, with additional equipment set for installation this fall. The city plans to add a mural to the wall in front of the site.
Sean Scott Feb 8, 2025

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