Artwork of varying colors, subjects and themes is currently on display at the Oxford Arts Alliance (OxAA) - and all of it was created by OxAA members.

The annual Oxford Arts Alliance members' exhibition, which opened on July 5, will be on view on Fridays and Saturdays through July 26. The gallery is open on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Visitors can expect to see at least 40 pieces of artwork in many mediums, including oils, acrylics and watercolors. "Most of them are paintings, but not all," said Cheryl Gross of Kirkwood, who has been a board member of the OxAA since 2008. "We have sculpture, and I did a collage."

Gross' mixed-media collage, titled "Never Enough," is a 3D piece of art that features jewelry, watches, seashells and photographs. "It probably has two to three dozen watch faces on it. All are old; some are antique," said Gross. "It was a lot of fun to do."

Gross, who is a jewelry designer, utilized items from her inventory to create the work. "When I was cleaning out my workroom, I came across all of these watches," she shared. "That is where I got the idea of 'never enough time' to do these things."

Each work in the members' show is accompanied by its title, an explanation of what medium was used and if it is for sale or not. The proceeds from art sales during the show are divided between the OxAA and the participating artist.

According to http://www.oxfordart.org, the mission statement of the organization is to "create opportunities to engage with music and art through education and experiences that are accessible to all."

"We (promote) art and music," explained Gross. "We have art camps, music lessons and art lessons, mostly for children. We have a new show in the gallery every first Friday of the month."

The art exhibits coincide with the First Friday events that are held in Oxford from May through December. "Oxford Main Street coordinates everything that goes on with vendors and things for kids. They shut down the main area in town to traffic," she said. "We have the First Friday (exhibits) open to the general public."

The OxAA building is easy for visitors to locate because it has large windows in front where artwork is displayed. "The building used to be a men's clothier, and (people) see the nice, big windows. It's not a bare storefront. It's eye-catching."

OxAA membership is open to all; it is not necessary to be a resident of Oxford or an artist to join. Members come from Chester and Lancaster counties. "There are different levels of membership that people can choose from," Gross noted. For example, youth memberships are available for people under age 25, and family memberships are also available. Members receive discounts on programming.

Those who choose the artist membership have their work promoted and are eligible to exhibit in the annual members' exhibition in July.

Gross hopes that those who have never visited OxAA will be pleased at the variety of artwork on view during the members' show, which is being sponsored by Elk Creek Veterinary Services in Oxford. "We are sort of a hidden gem. We want people to know we are here. ... They will like what they see," Gross added. "We have changed a lot over the years and are getting more into servicing the community. We are very excited about the future. (We want) more people to know (about us), to see the show and spread the word."

The Oxford Arts Alliance is located at 38 S. Third St., Oxford. The building is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit the previously mentioned website or http://www.facebook.com/OxfordArtsAlliance.