Christmas Ornaments Twinkle in Oxford

By: CaCera Richmond

Oxford, Miss. – It’s back! After a year’s hiatus, the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is gearing up to host their annual Holiday Party and Ornament Auction. The auction features individually created holiday ornaments by recognized artists. Over 60 ornaments have already been sent out. But don’t worry; it is not too late for you to join in on the fun.

“This is a signature event for the arts council and artists asked for it to return,” says YAC Director Wayne Andrews. “We have been working to reach out and invite artist from Oxford and Lafayette County to be involved. A committee of people have been contacting artist over the past month but with so many talented artist we hope we have not missed anyone”. If you are a Mississippi artist and want to design an ornament there is still time. Just call the arts council. They have blank ornaments ready for you to pick up – or are happy to accept one you designed.

The Holiday Party and Ornament Auction one of the events the Arts Council uses to say thank you to the over 500 members and donors who support the various arts programs supported by the council. The event will feature a food tasting by several local restaurants including Andy’s Steak House, City Grocery, and Nagoya along with an assortment of beverages and live music. Doors open Friday night, December 12, 2009, at six. It is free to members of the Arts Council. Not a member? Not a problem, membership packages start as low as 20 dollars. Get into the holiday spirit by bidding on one of kind ornaments while enjoying the warmth and excitement at this holiday event that supports the Arts Council.

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is a non-profit organization that is committed to bringing diverse and extraordinary artistic and cultural opportunities to the community and artist of the region. It strives to provide arts programs that enrich the community, provide access to a diverse range of programs, and supports the artists and arts programs in the community. This year alone, the Arts Council has presented over 300 days of arts programming in the community. Established in 1975, the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is the official arts agency for Lafayette County and the City of Oxford.

To get your ornament or sign up to become a member, call the Arts Council at 662-236-6429 or by email at yacoperatons@gmail.com