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Yoknapatawpha Arts Council: Celebrating 15 Years of Hunt With Giving


What started as a small business operated out of Will and Beth’s apartment in 2009 has grown into what we know as Hunt today. (Learn more about Hunt’s journey in our founders’ story). We can think of no better way to celebrate our 15th year in business than to share our good fortune with others! 


This year, we’ve selected 15 charities to donate $1,000 each towards their mission, resulting in $15,000 total in gifts overall! Now, enough about us. Let’s talk about this month’s organization, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC)! 


1 man and three women standing around a table holding a painting of the University of Mississippi Lyceum building
Women preforming in yellow dress at the Yoknapatawpha arts council

About Yoknapatawpha Arts Council


Dating back to 1972, YAC was founded on the mission of ensuring a place for arts to thrive in the Oxford and Lafayette County community. The organization offers a wide range of programs, professional development services and support for artists and local residents alike. Educational programs range from wine and art classes for adults to children’s theater, acting and writing classes. 


Band members walking through out Oxford, MS playing the drums, trombone, trumpet and saxophone

In addition to offering 20 different art organizations, the council supports a variety of festivals such as the Oxford Blues Festival. As the name suggests, this is a festival dedicated to bringing blues enthusiasts together to hear live performances from various legendary and new artists. 


Dark clouds and rainbow in the background of a red brick building that is next to a light blue water tower

The council also manages the Powerhouse Community Arts Center, the Old Armory Pavilion, the Lafayette County Arena and the Yokna Sculpture Trail. YAC is greatly supported by the generosity of the community through the organization’s annual membership campaign, which consists of a series of fundraisers, sponsorships and grants.


YAC Executive Director, Wayne Andrews, shared that the funds donated by Hunt will be contributed to YAC’s matching grant campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to “...expand the Powerhouse to create a Humanities Hub that would offer educational space, makerspace and artist studios ensuring access to the Arts is a cornerstone of our community,” said Andrews. 


To learn more about this wonderful organization and explore the Oxford & Lafayette County communities through the arts, click here. 

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