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.
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.
Theatre Branch Presents:
NIGHT MUST FALL
February 15th - March 10th
“NIGHT MUST FALL” was the first play ever done at the Art Center Theater in 1939. This Agatha-Christie style murder mystery relies not only on “whodunit,” but why-dunnit, and will he be stopped before he does it again? The show was a great success in 1939 and set the Art Center off into years of successful offerings. It was written by Emlyn Williams, a Welsh actor who was frustrated by the lack of roles suitable for him, so he wrote this so he could star. Turned out to be a great move, because he subsequently had a long and successful career not only as an actor but as a writer; he also wrote the beloved play, “The Corn is Green.”
“Night Must Fall” was turned into a movie in 1937, starring Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell and Dame May Whitty. Montgomery and Russell were nominated for Oscars for their measured and heart stopping performances. Directed by Richard Camp. Dates are February 15 to March 10. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets call 805-640-8797 or go to OjaiAct.org.
“Night Must Fall” was turned into a movie in 1937, starring Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell and Dame May Whitty. Montgomery and Russell were nominated for Oscars for their measured and heart stopping performances. Directed by Richard Camp. Dates are February 15 to March 10. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets call 805-640-8797 or go to OjaiAct.org.
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Literary Branch Presents:
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Long-time Ojai Studio Artist, Valerie Freeman, is hosting a solo exhibit highlighting treasured pieces she's created over the past decades of her career. The exhibit opens February 1, 2019 with an accompanying silent auction through Feb. 23. Open to the public, a reception and Live Auction on February 23 from 2-4 p.m. will benefit several local non-profits organizations, including Ojai Land Conservancy, the Ojai Valley Community Hospital, Ojai Music Festival, Help of Ojai and Humane Society of Ventura County. All auction winners may select a non-profit for the profits to benefit. More info.
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The Ojai Art Center Literary Branch kicks off its 2019 roster of speakers, Celeste Weingardt and Irene Henry, with two women who successfully survived the problematic situation of living with a brother who is an alcoholic. In their new book, “In The Drink: Surviving The Alcoholic,” they chart not only the course their own journey took, but incorporated the experiences of others as well. The public is invited to join Celeste and Irene in the OAC gallery for their talk on the genesis for their book, their writing and publishing process, and how you can take steps to protect yourself in a relationship with an alcoholic. More info.
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Art in the Park 2019
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Music Branch Presents:
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Become an Art Center Member
Become an Art Center Member and support the arts in Ojai:
- Individual Membership: $50
- Family Membership: $65 (Family membership includes 2 children under 18 years of age.)
- Student Membership: $30
- Senior Membership: $35
- Business Membership: $175 (Includes 4 individual memberships, events listed on OAC site, monthly newsletter link, social media support, facilities rental discounts, marketing materials distributed at Art in the park and OAC calendar.)
The Ojai Art Center is located at:
113 So. Montgomery St.
Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-0117 Email
OAC Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday Noon - 4 pm
Closed Mondays
Mailing address P.O. Box 331, Ojai CA 93024
113 So. Montgomery St.
Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-0117 Email
OAC Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday Noon - 4 pm
Closed Mondays
Mailing address P.O. Box 331, Ojai CA 93024
