The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council was originally formed in 1975, and as is the case with most non-profit arts-related organizations, YAC has been through a constantly changing evolution of programming, style, staffing and services. Over the years; the arts council has been faithfully led and served by a loyal group of volunteers, directors and staff, all with the ultimate mission of supporting arts development and advocacy in Oxford and Lafayette County. YAC would like to thank the following former executive directors for their tireless and dedicated service to the organization: -Elaine Abadie 2001 - 2006 -JoAnn Miller Edwards 1999 - 2001 -Jeffrey White 1997 - 1999   YAC Staff: N. Camp Best, Executive Director: contact campyac@bellsouth.net Rebecca Bourgeois, Business Manager: contact yac@watervalley.net Becky Barnes, Office Assistant Jeffrey Allen, Facility Manager: contact jefferymallen@gmail.com Earl Dismuke, Assistant Facility Manager