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.
Art Branch Presents:
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Music Branch Presents:
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‘FUSION’, is an exhibition of new sculpture and collage from artist-couple, Dyan Berk and Mike Stiler. The show runs from March 2 to April 3 with an opening reception March 9th, 4-6pm. Dyan and Mike have recently relocated to Ojai from Monhegan Island, Maine, Their work is well known throughout New England and are collected internationally. Both artists make use of and are inspired by found material. Their different styles are similarly informed by humor, color and invention. More info: www.dyanberk.com, www.mikestilerart.com
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Returning to our music series are popular international duo- violinist Chavdar Parashkevov and pianist Natasha Kislenko.Combining their success and talents in 2009 they have toured extensively with concerts in Germany, Russia, Bulgaria, Turkey and the US. Parashkevov-Kislenko have performed live on radio and television in the US and Europe. Tickets sold only at the door: $15 general admission, $12 Art Center members and students. For further information call 805-640-1158 or click here for more info.
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Literary Branch Presents:
Paddy Hirsch
Monday, March 25th
7:00 p.m.
OUR NEXT SALON features Paddy Hirsch is a journalist, broadcaster and former British Royal Marines officer. He currently works for NPR, where he edits and appears on The Indicator from Planet Money, a daily business and economics podcast. The Devil’s Half Mile (Tor/Forge), a historical thriller set on Wall Street in 1799, is his first novel. The sequel, Hudson’s Kill, comes out in September 2019. He is the creator of the Marketplace Whiteboard, a series of short videos explaining financial and economic terms. He is also the author of Man vs Markets, Economics Explained, Plain and Simple, a book that uses analogy and humor to explain how Wall Street works.
Art in the Park 2019
Now Accepting Exhibitor Applications
Deadline March 8th
Art in the Park May 25th & 26th
All fine artists interested in participating is Ojai Art Center's 42nd Annual Art in the Park should register now. Application deadline is March 8, 2019. Show dates are Saturday and Sunday Memorial Weekend (May 25th and 26th). Show times are 10 am - 5 pm.
Click here to apply online or for more information.
Download the application.
Click here to apply online or for more information.
Download the application.
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
