The Ojai Art Center Turns 85 This Year! 

The Community Art Center of the Ojai Valley (d.b.a The Ojai Art Center)
is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization, Tax I.D. 95-1946313
We are conducting our Capital Campaign to make much-needed improvements to the center.
​Please join us in our efforts! 
Join + Donate + Celebrate + Participate

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THE OAC 1950's
Help support the longest continuously operating, multi-disciplinary center serving the arts in the State of California. 

​The Ojai Art Center (OAC) has eight branches -- each offering its featured performances and events -- and hosts a series of classes and special events such as Art in the Park, The Great Art Theft, and The Blues Festival. Since we opened our doors in 1939, our mission has been to support and advance the interest of the arts within our community. 
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Please feel free to come visit 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 and providing you discounts on theatre productions, activity fees, art purchases, events, and our monthly newsletter.

If you would like to donate an amount not listed on our website, please contact our office at (805) 646-0117. 
​Thanks so much for your support. 

The Theater Branch Presents:

The Crucible
September 27th - October 20th
Show Times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 
2:00 p.m. on Sundays

​The Crucible opens September 27 and plays through October 20. Step into the gripping world of the Salem Witch trials, where paranoia simmers, accusations fly, and allegiances shift. This powerful drama delves into the corrosive effects of fear, manipulation, and unchecked authority and portrays the consequences of societal hysteria. Directed by Rosie Gordon. Friday and & Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:00. Tickets will be availalbe soon at Ojaiact.org or call 805-640-8797.

The Art Branch Presents:

Exhibition by Frank Bauer
September 28th - November 7th
​Reception is October 5th
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Frank Bauer finds inspiration in the natural beauty of the ocean and local fauna, shaping his work in painting and mosaic art. His unique mosaic technique, involving hand-shaped and glazed tiles, has led to several large-scale public commissions, including projects in Ventura, Huntington Beach, and Lawndale, CA. In addition to his public installations, Bauer creates smaller works like pots, vessels, and paintings, which he exhibits at local art fairs to engage with the public. Read more...

Save the Dates!!

85th Anniversary
​Party Like It's 1939 Gala
November 9th
7:00 p.m.

You're Invited! Please join us as we celebrate 85 incredible years of creativity, community, and culture at the Ojai Art Center’s Birthday Gala!

Saturday, November 9th, 7:00 p.m. at the Ojai Art Center

It’s going to be a night of fun for the whole family, and here’s what’s in store:
  •  Dance to live music by the Dianne Miller Band
  •  Capture the moment with Smilebox Photo Booth
  •  Enjoy beer, wine, margaritas, and nonalcoholic drinks at the no-host bar
  •  Devour some of Connie’s hot dogs
  •  Munch on snacks, and of course… birthday cake! 

This party is FREE and open to everyone, so bring your friends and let’s make this celebration one to remember. 

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

​Sponsors:
​Smilebox Photo Booth
Connie's Hot Dogs
Amigo Rentals

​Love Letters by A.R. Gurney
Starring Amanda McBroom & George Ball
November 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Love Letters is a play by A. R. Gurney. The play centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Using the epistolary form sometimes found in novels, they sit side by side and read the notes, letters and cards – in which they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – that have passed between them throughout their separated lives for over 50 years.

We are thrilled to have the truly fabulous real-life couple
Amanda McBroom and George Ball perform.
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November 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available soon. 

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Ojai Storytelling Festival
​It's more than a festival... it's an experience.
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The Community Art Center of the Ojai Valley (d.b.a The Ojai Art Center)
is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization 
Tax I.D. 95-1946313

We are 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