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.
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.
Current Events at the O.A.C
The Great Art Theft... Where Great Art is a Steal
Exhibit: September 3rd - 25th
Gala: Sunday, September 25th at 4:00 p.m.
The Great Art Theft returns September 25th. This wildly popular annual event raises funds for much needed renovations. The profits from previous years have paid to refurbish the original maple floor in the gallery, paint and re-carpet the gallery walls, add new lights in the gallery and showcases, a new heating and air-conditioning system, solar installations, and a new floor and paint in the Raymund Room. And yet there is more to be done. We’re hoping to put a new roof on the Raymund Room.
At the Great Art Theft (Where great art is a steal) local artists have donated paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics and much more to be on display starting Sept.3. Come view the art, pick your favorite(s) and buy a ticket. For the mere price of $100, you can own an original piece of art donated by these artists (art valued at much more than the price of a ticket.) When you buy a ticket, your name is put in a basket and drawn one by one at the gala on Sunday, Sept. 25. The party starts at 4 p.m. Tickets will go on sale September 3rd online or at the Art Center. 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Refreshments will be available. Don’t miss an opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art at a great price – a real “steal.”
At the Great Art Theft (Where great art is a steal) local artists have donated paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics and much more to be on display starting Sept.3. Come view the art, pick your favorite(s) and buy a ticket. For the mere price of $100, you can own an original piece of art donated by these artists (art valued at much more than the price of a ticket.) When you buy a ticket, your name is put in a basket and drawn one by one at the gala on Sunday, Sept. 25. The party starts at 4 p.m. Tickets will go on sale September 3rd online or at the Art Center. 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Refreshments will be available. Don’t miss an opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art at a great price – a real “steal.”
The Theatre Branch Presents:
Walter Cronkite is Dead
September 30th - October 16th
"Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night."
It's "dislike at first sight" for Patty and Margaret, two women on opposite sides of the culture wars, forced together in an over-crowded airport during a raging storm. Sindy McKay and Jill Dolan star in this insightful 90-minute comedy that explores what might be possible if people would stop shouting and take even one night to listen.
Plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, and Sundays at 2:00.
Call 805-640-8797 or click here for more info.
It's "dislike at first sight" for Patty and Margaret, two women on opposite sides of the culture wars, forced together in an over-crowded airport during a raging storm. Sindy McKay and Jill Dolan star in this insightful 90-minute comedy that explores what might be possible if people would stop shouting and take even one night to listen.
Plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, and Sundays at 2:00.
Call 805-640-8797 or click here for more info.
Community Contra Dance Series
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 24th
Sunday, October 23rd
Saturday, November 19th
Sunday, December 18th
Come on out to meet and dance at an old fashioned contra dance - no partner or skills needed. Featuring the Oldtime String Band with caller Donnalynn Karpeles.
Contra dance is similar to square dance, but it is done in lines rater than in a four-couple square. At the dance, you will ask different people to dance and get to know your neighbors. The idea is to bring neighbors together in the Ojai Valley, have fun, and to bring live music and dance into peoples’ lives. $10 at the door.
Sponsored by:
The Rotary Club of Ojai & The Ojai Valley Lions Club
With funding from Disabled American Veterans, Ventura Chapter 24. More info.
Contra dance is similar to square dance, but it is done in lines rater than in a four-couple square. At the dance, you will ask different people to dance and get to know your neighbors. The idea is to bring neighbors together in the Ojai Valley, have fun, and to bring live music and dance into peoples’ lives. $10 at the door.
Sponsored by:
The Rotary Club of Ojai & The Ojai Valley Lions Club
With funding from Disabled American Veterans, Ventura Chapter 24. More info.
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: $275 (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
