Mission and Objectives                                                                                          

The Mission of the Oxford Cultural Arts Commission is to promote, develop, and encourage artistic and cultural activities in the Town of Oxford and to foster an appreciation for, and widespread community involvement in, the arts in Oxford.

Volunteers Welcome

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission currently meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Oxford Town Hall and is currently seeking commissioners. The Commission also welcomes volunteers interested in working on specific activities. For further information call Mary LoPresti, 203-881-5516

For more information about events:
Call Laurie Olsen, 203-888-2543 ext. 3063 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
E-mail: oxfordculturalarts@live.com

FREE 2008 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Perhaps the Commission’s best-known contribution to the town is its annual outdoor summer concert series. Held at the Center School in July and August the concerts typically feature jazz bands, folk singers, sounds of the ‘50’s and other popular music.

Every Friday at the Oxford Center Gazebo, 7:30 p.m. Rt. 67 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 

• July 11 – Stone Canyon and line dancing
• July 18 – Moxie
• July 25 – Mike Kachuba and Jeff McQuillan
• August 1 – Redstone Ridge
• August 8 – The Mystery Tour

The Commission also co-sponsors school performances and art shows.

Commission Members

Mary LoPresti, Chair	Doris Cooper, Commissioner
John Delafield, Vice Chair	Jayne Pearlman, Commissioner
Kathleen O’Neil, Secretary	Melissa Wall, Commissioner
Charlene Wright, Treasurer	Laurie Olsen, Program Assistant

 

    

Oxford Cultural Arts Program Sponsorship Opportunities

Oxford Cultural Arts Program Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsors
For a donation to the Oxford Cultural Arts Program of $2,500 or more:

1. Full page advertisement in all cultural arts program events
2. Mention in all cultural arts commission advertising to include:
   1. Print advertising in local newspapers
   2. Cultural arts web page of town site
3. Display banner at all four summer concerts and other events
4. Distribution of promotional literature/items at all four concerts and other events
5. Special mention in welcoming remarks at concerts and other events
6. Opportunity to make a welcoming address.

Gold Sponsors
For a donation to the Oxford Cultural Arts Summer Concert Series of $1,000:

1. Full–page advertisement in four concert programs. Premium pages available (inside
       front over, inside back cover, back cover) for $1,250.
2. Mention in all cultural arts commission advertising to include:
   1. Print advertising in local newspapers
   2. Cultural arts web page of town site
   3. Opportunity to hand out promotional item (giveaway, coupon etc.)

Silver Sponsors
For a donation to the Oxford Cultural Arts Summer Concert Series of $400:

1. Half–page advertisement in four concert programs
2. Mention in all cultural arts commission advertising to include:
   1. Print advertising in local newspapers
   2. Cultural arts web page of town site
3. Opportunity to hand out promotional item (giveaway, coupon etc.)

Bronze Sponsors
For a donation to the Oxford Cultural Arts Summer Concert Series of $150:

1. Business card size advertisement in four concert programs.
2. Mention in all cultural arts commission advertising to include:
   1. Print advertising in local newspapers
   2. Cultural arts web page of town site

Patrons
For a donation to the Oxford Cultural Arts Summer Concert Series of $50:

1. Opportunity to distribute one promotional item (coupon, leaflet, flyer, small giveaway
       item) at one concert.

Supporters:
For a donation to the Oxford Cultural Arts, Summer Concert Series of $25:

1. Business entity listed in all four concert programs.