​The Ojai Art Center (OAC) has eight branches -- each offering their featured performances and events -- and hosts a series of classes and special events such as Art in the Park and Jammin' at the AC. 

​Our mission, since we opened our doors in 1939, has been to support and advance the interest of the arts within our community. 
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Please feel free to come down and enjoy all we have to offer. We encourage you to consider becoming a member which will bring you the satisfaction of supporting the arts on a local level as well as providing you discounts on theatre productions, discounts on activity fees, art purchases, events and our monthly newsletter.

Art Branch Presents:
The Ojai Studio Artists Tour
October 5 - October 30
Reception October 13, 6 p.m.

The Ojai Studio Artists Tour will be on display in our galleries and showcases, October 5 through October 30. For the past 35 years over 60 professional artists have opened their studios for behind-the-scenes tours. This annual pilgrimage offers an opportunity to meet the artists, see where they work and what inspires them. The first stop should be the Art Center where a sampling from each artist is on display. A reception will be held at the Art Center on Saturday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. Tour dates are October 12, 13, 14, 15.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to OjaiStudioArtist.org for more info.​

Music Branch Presents:
Kerenza Peacock
Sunday, October 21
2 p.m. 

Literary Branch Presents:
David Mellon
Monday, October 29
​7:00 p.m.
Fall is here and so returns our classic music series. On Sunday, October 21st at 2:00 p.m. we proudly present world renowned violinist Kerenza Peacock. Brilliant virtuoso Kerenza will present favorite works by Beethoven, Brahms, Saint Saens and Romance by Amy Beach. Kerenza is accompanied by talented pianist Izumi Kashiwagi. Tickets sold only at the door: $10 general admission, $8 Art Center members and students. For further information call 805-640-1158 or visit the Music Branch page.
After years of painting pictures which were often influenced by fairytales and illustrations from books he read as a child, David Mellon also used his talent to draw storyboards for film and TV commercials for such companies as Coke, BMW, Toyota, Tide, AT&T and Grey Goose. David will talk on his transition from painting to writing, how he got his novel published and a reading from that novel, followed by a reception and book signing.  More info.

Special Events

Outlaw: A One-Man Show Starring George Christie. Ojai resident George Christie will perform his well-reviewed one-man show on Wednesday, October 10th and Thursday, October 11th, 7:30 pm. Outlaw premiered at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura and sold out both shows. Since then the show has played to sold-out houses in, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, St Louis, and Los Angeles. Christie, a thirty-five-year president of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club takes us from his childhood, growing up as the son of poor Greek immigrants, to his tenure as an employee of the Department of Defense with top security clearance, to his glory days as a leader of the most infamous outlaw motorcycle club on the planet. For tickets call 310-663-4226 or visit Clagoproductions.com and click on the Outlaw link on the home page. ​

The OAC is Celebrating 80 Years!!
It's Time For New Theatre Seats

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​After 30 years it’s time for new theatre seats! New ones have been selected -- we just need to raise the money to pay for them. Go to Ojaiact.org for more information and find out how you can support this worthy cause and get your name on a seat.

Or click here to download the donation form.

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The Ojai Art Center is located at:
113 So. Montgomery St.
Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-0117
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Our mailing address is P.O. Box 331, Ojai CA 93024