Oxford Scribes, a society of calligraphers collaborated with the Oxford Guild of Printers to put on an exhibition of contemporary manuscripts, printed alphabet books and type specimen posters in the Gallery.
Ariana Windle was one of 4 artists to exhibit in September 2004 but she died shortly before the exhibition date. However, her children hung some of her work alongside that of Lesley Williams, Lyn Anderson and Ben Drew.
All the exhibitors are past students of Pat Elmore of Nutfield Lodge, Longcot near Faringdon. Some of the exhibitors includePat BannisterDavid BindonGordon DowellRon HolmesSheila LambertFranc MurphyElaine McElroyRon Holmes
After the merger of the nine region arts boards into one, Arts Council England has published its manifesto, 'Ambitions. In this article Penelope Marcus, a regional council member and on the boards of Oxford Inspires Modern Art Oxford.
6 artists came together to show a mix of styles, techniques and media to show the range of the standard and work being produced by the members of West Ox Arts.
Although the caption talks about a 'Street Fayer' the picture is actually of Jim Smith and Martin Barber in fancy dress for the Shirt Race organised annually by the SPAJERS ie the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Junketing. The society organises fun things to raise money for the senior citizens of Bampton and Lew.