About Us:

Founded in 1975 and recognized as the official arts agency for Oxford and Lafayette County since 1991, the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council remains committed to a diverse offering of artistic and cultural opportunities for its members and constituents.

Each year, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council creates and delivers an exciting package of projects, programs and good works in the spirit of its mission to the community. This past year the two member staff, the board and volunteers presented 300 days of art programs ranging from students programs, exhibits by emerging artists in the gallery, live theatre productions, concerts, classes, and independent film screenings.

The Arts Council assists over 20 various groups each year. This is possible only through the support of individuals and businesses. The membership drive is one of the key fundraising tools that enable us to present free art camps for children in the summer, concerts in the Grove, live music at The Powerhouse, a rotating schedule of free art exhibits, to acquiring all equipment to present live productions by Theatre Oxford, Leda Swan and others at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center.