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A painting of the Barker homestead in winter, decorated for Christmas

Barker ornaments gave Oxford its own unique Christmas tradition

For seven decades, the Barker family made wooden ornaments that delighted Oxford residents. Even after the business closed, people continued to search for Barker ornaments to add to their collections.

The entrance to the Oxford Community Arts Center

Arts Center partners with regional Collaborative to help local artists share resources

The Oxford Community Arts Center is joining forces with other arts organizations in Greater Cincinnati to improve programming and other opportunities for art and artists in the area.

Guests walking through the streets of Uptown and passing different vendors in tents.

Farm & Flea event brings Oxford community together

The Oxford community gathered Uptown on Nov. 23 to explore what local artists and businesses had to offer at the Farm & Flea event. The event ran until 2 p.m., two hours longer than the weekly farmers market. In addition to the local artists, vendors set up food trucks

Several women paint at a cluttered table in a brightly lit room

New nonprofit brings cancer patients, survivors and caregivers together with art

The Gritty Canvas, a new nonprofit founded by a Miami University professor, brings cancer patients like Barb Michael together through art. The environment is free from pressure on participants to talk about their diagnoses.

Elise Megremis stands on a ladder in front of a wall painted as a honeycomb

Uptown alley abuzz with activity as artists paint honeycomb mural

High Street is getting a burst of color with the addition of a new mural that ties in with a part of Oxford's history.

Several older adults get food at a long buffet table

Oxford Seniors brings services and social scene to older adults

Since being founded in 1953, Oxford Seniors has opened its doors to adults 50 and older throughout the community. Beyond card games and pool, the organization offers essential services and creative outlets for aging adults.

Amy Bartel sits in her studio. Her work table is filled with papers behind her, and art hangs on the walls

How Oxford's art center became the hottest rental market for local artists

For 20 years, the Oxford Community Arts Center has rented space to local artists. These artists have found community and success in the air condition-free third floor of the old school building.