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 The Blues Festival.
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:
MAMA MIA
June 14 - July 14
Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.*
This blockbuster musical continues in our theater until July 14. Directed by veteran actor and director, Tracy Williams Sutton, with a cast of 27 talented singers and dancers including Asunta Fleming in the lead. Times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. *DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF MAMMA MIA! AN ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN ADDED ON SATURDAY JULY 13 AT 2 P.M. Reservations a must. Purchase tickets online (preferred) or call 805-640-8797. More info...
Art Branch Presents:
DANCE
Featuring work by Duane Eells
July 6 - July 31
Reception Sat., July 6th, 5 - 7 p.m.
Duane Eells will open his first solo exhibition at the Ojai Art Center on July 6. This exhibition of oil paintings, titled DANCE, features a new body of work. This series is a part of Eells’ search for beauty and the sublime through representations of the human figure in motion. “ The exhibition runs from July 6-31 and the opening reception is July 6 from 5-7 pm. The reception will include special performances by a few of the dancers whose paintings are on display in this show.
Both Showcases will display a special collection of Marta Nelson’s watercolor paintings and paper mache sculptures. Read more...
Both Showcases will display a special collection of Marta Nelson’s watercolor paintings and paper mache sculptures. Read more...
The Youth Branch Presents:
ANNIE
August 8th - August 11th
Our youth branch has assembled a group of young actors to perform in this Tony Award winning musical. Based on the popular comic strip, ANNIE, KIDS, features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. Directed by Gai Jones, produced by Lin Coleman. Performances are Thursday, August 8, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Friday, August 9, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2 p.m., 5 p.m., Sunday August 11, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Read more...
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
