Current & Upcoming Events at the O.A.C.
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.
The Theater Branch Presents:
Red
March 17 - April 9
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Our next production is Red by John Logan. Set in the 1950 studio of renowned artist Mark Rothko, this multi award-winning drama captures Rothko at the height of his creativity as he struggles to complete a valuable commissioned work – one that violates all his principals as an artist. A perfect fit for Ojai, Red explores the ever-changing relationship between an artist and his creations.
Directed by Aileen Marie Scott, Red runs March 17 through April 9. Times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. For more info and reservations go to ojaiact.org or call 805 640-8797.
Directed by Aileen Marie Scott, Red runs March 17 through April 9. Times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. For more info and reservations go to ojaiact.org or call 805 640-8797.
The Art Branch Presents:
"H20" Month of March
"Elemental" Month of April
MARCH:
Pastel Society of the Gold Coast's H20 Show Artist Reception: Saturday, March 4th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. H2O features water in its contemporary format, including its beauty, power, scarcity, conservation and hope for more water in our future. PSGC's collaboration with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s efforts will include a showcase featuring paintings exclusively of OVLC vistas and animals that have returned to the Ojai Valley because of their efforts. |
APRIL:
Elemental The Interpretation of 4 Classical Elements by 6 Ojai Artists (Ingrid Boulting / Carlos Grasso / Gretchen Greenberg / Susan Griffin / Thomas Hardcastle / Mariana Pierano) Pop-Up Patio Show Featuring Special Art & Merchandise Sale: April 15th & 16th Artist Reception: Sunday, April 16th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM The four classical elements (earth, water, air, and fire) have been interpreted in art, philosophy and science since ancient times presenting a wealth of inspiration as well as broad parameters for interpretation. See how these six local artists interpret these elements. |
The Music Branch Presents:
Benefit Concert for the Ukrainian Slobozhansky Youth Orchestra
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Ojai Sessions
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Displaced after rockets destroyed their concert hall, many of the young adult musicians from the orchestra escaped to Poland. They're squeaking by with concerts in Poland, Germany and Austria. This Ojai Art Center concert will raise money to help this stranded orchestra stay united and continue their vocation. Our musicians, violinist Gulia Gurevich, violist Alexander Gurevich, cellist Virginia Kron and pianist Miroslava Kisilevitch are donating all of their fee to help out these young musicians. Repertoire will include hand picked classic works by Ukrainian composers. More information...
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"Ojai Sessions,” a once-a-month opportunity for musical fellowship and performance, all levels welcome.
Whether you come to listen, learn skills, or gain skill and pleasure by performing with others, this new group welcomes you. More information... |
The Literary Branch Presents:
Lanny Kaufer & Kit Stolz
Saturday, March 25th
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Suggested donation $5
Lanny Kaufer and Kit Stolz at the Ojai Art Center, March 25, 2023.
For almost half a century, Ojai resident Lanny Kaufer has been offering “herb walks,” nature hikes and workshops focused on edible and medicinal herbs and ethnobotany of California. Now he has authored a book, Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants. On Saturday, March 25, from 3 to 4 p.m., Lanny will be at the Art Center to discuss his book with longtime Ojai journalist Kit Stolz, in an event sponsored by the Art Center’s Literary Branch. More info.
For almost half a century, Ojai resident Lanny Kaufer has been offering “herb walks,” nature hikes and workshops focused on edible and medicinal herbs and ethnobotany of California. Now he has authored a book, Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants. On Saturday, March 25, from 3 to 4 p.m., Lanny will be at the Art Center to discuss his book with longtime Ojai journalist Kit Stolz, in an event sponsored by the Art Center’s Literary Branch. More info.
Art in the Park
Exhibitor Applications Accepted Until March 20th
Show Dates: Memorial Weekend May 27th & 28 in Libbey Park
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
