The Oxford Arts Alliance will promote itself as a shopping destination for the holidays, displaying and selling area artisan works throughout the month of December. To participate, artist must be or become members of the Arts Alliance ($30 individual/$50 family) and agree to donate 15% of sale proceeds to the Alliance to cover gallery upkeep and the cost of processing credit cards for the month. Items for sale must be priced under $200, and items in the $20 range are particularly desirable as gift items for this seasonal event.

Drop off of items will be Nov. 29 and 30 from 11 to 4 p.m. Artists who wish to drop their items off on the 30th will be encouraged to help merchandise/display the items to best advantage in the gallery. Artists whose jewelry or other valuables should be kept in display cases should supply these. Specialty display racks and equipment are also encouraged.

The exhibit will open Friday, Dec. 2nd with a reception from 5-8 p.m. coinciding with our town’s second largest (after the Halloween parade) downtown event, Country Christmas. Please join us, though this is not mandatory.

Finally, pick up of items will be Dec. 31 and Jan. 3 from 11 to 4p.m.

Hope this answers all questions, and I look forward to working with everyone!

Tina Skinner, managing director, Oxford Arts Alliance