The Art Center 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 the valley. 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.
Become an Art Center Member and support the arts in Ojai:
- Special 75th Anniversary Membership (includes an OAC Commemorative Calendar and T-Shirt)
- Senior Membership: $30
- Individual Membership: $45
- Family Membership: $60 (Family membership includes 2 children under 18 years of age.)
- Student Membership: $30
- 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.)
Time magazine called Carousel the best musical of the 20th century. This powerful story of love and tragedy between a millworker and a Carousel barker hits all the right notes. Directed by Tracey Williams Sutton and Produced by Herb Hemming. For tickets or more info, call
640-8797 or go to OjaiAct.org. Show times: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m.
Of Mice and Men follows in August opening on Friday, August 29, and playing until September 21. |
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The featured artist in our gallery in July is Amy Lynn Stevenson.
Her bright, colorful artwork is inspired by the Deco days of swinging jazz and romance, classic films and couture. Dates of exhibition are July 11 to August 7. The Front Showcase will display the imaginative jewelry of Nancy Wynands. The ceramics of Wyn Matthews will be displayed in the Beato Showcase. Reception for all artists is July 13, 1-3 p.m. |
JAMMIN' at the AC... The 4th Annual Jammin takes place in the beautiful back patio of the Art Center. Enjoy summer nights listening to great live music and hanging out with friends. This outdoor summer concert series features the best in an eclectic mix of local music.
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Gale McNeeley has appeared at the Art Center many times and will return on July 19 for a special show honoring Pete Seeger. Appearing with him will be Lara Ruth and Betty Faas. “We want folks to come and help us sing the songs of Pete Seeger,” says Gale. “ We even have a dozen ukuleles for folks to play. If you loved Pete and his music, come and celebrate them both.” 2 p.m., Suggested donation, $10.
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Gai Jones will teach The Summer Youth Theatre Workshop starting June 30 and going through July 17. The workshop culminates in a production of The Tales of Peter Rabbit on July 17. The workshop is Monday through Thursday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each student is guaranteed a role in the play.
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