The Ojai Art Center
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.
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. |
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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 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 |
The Art Branch Presents:
Lisa Sachs / Peggie Williamson / Gayle Jeffrey
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, April 12th, 1-3 p.m.
This month, we are thrilled to showcase the work of three incredible women across our galleries:
Lisa Sachs brings her vibrant, accomplished artwork to both the Main Gallery and Fireplace Gallery. Known for her expertise in construction management and her prolific artistic talent, Lisa’s work is not to be missed.
Peggie Williamson is featured in the Beato Showcase. An Ojai fiber artist, Peggie weaves her love of color, texture, and her experiences living in New Mexico and Hawaii into contemporary tapestries with inspirational and political undertones.
Her one-of-a-kind pieces will add beauty and depth to any space.
Gayle Jeffery shines in the Front Showcase with her handmade jewelry from Iris & Mac. A lifelong Ojai native, Gayle designs each piece with care, blending timeless elegance, vintage finds, and sustainable practices into jewelry that tells a story and captures the spirit of Ojai.
Come visit and experience the incredible work of these three amazing artists all month long!
Lisa Sachs brings her vibrant, accomplished artwork to both the Main Gallery and Fireplace Gallery. Known for her expertise in construction management and her prolific artistic talent, Lisa’s work is not to be missed.
Peggie Williamson is featured in the Beato Showcase. An Ojai fiber artist, Peggie weaves her love of color, texture, and her experiences living in New Mexico and Hawaii into contemporary tapestries with inspirational and political undertones.
Her one-of-a-kind pieces will add beauty and depth to any space.
Gayle Jeffery shines in the Front Showcase with her handmade jewelry from Iris & Mac. A lifelong Ojai native, Gayle designs each piece with care, blending timeless elegance, vintage finds, and sustainable practices into jewelry that tells a story and captures the spirit of Ojai.
Come visit and experience the incredible work of these three amazing artists all month long!
The Theater Branch Presents:
Crimes of The Heart
March 28th - April 20th, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a darkly comedic and deeply touching story that follows the three Magrath sisters as they reunite in their small Mississippi hometown, navigating love, loss, and the lingering wounds of their past—all with unexpected humor and resilience. Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Crimes of the Heart (by Beth Henley and directed by Sindy McKay) is a poignant and humorous exploration of the complexities of family and resilience. The Magrath sisters—Lenny, Meg, and Babe—come together at their childhood home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, after Babe is accused of shooting her husband. As past wounds resurface and new revelations unfold, the sisters find strength in each other, proving that sometimes, the best way to heal is through laughter. More info.
Classes
Movement, Dance, Painting, Music...
Join others with similar interests
Contact Instructors for Details
Special Events
48th Annual Art in the Park
May 24th & 25th
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Libbey Park
Mark your calendars and join us for the 47th Annual Art in the Park Memorial Weekend.
70+ Fine Art Exhibits, Activities, Performances, and Food & Beverages. More info.
70+ Fine Art Exhibits, Activities, Performances, and Food & Beverages. More info.
Business Members Spotlight
Meet Donna Vis, our newest Business Member.
Her work "T R A N S F O R M A T I O N" will be featured in the OAC showcases
during the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast's June "Music as Muse" show.
Come on by the Artists' Reception onJune 7th from 4-6 p.m. More info.
Her work "T R A N S F O R M A T I O N" will be featured in the OAC showcases
during the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast's June "Music as Muse" show.
Come on by the Artists' Reception onJune 7th from 4-6 p.m. More info.
The Ojai Playwrights Conference supports playwrights whose stories move us and move the world forward.
They provide unique resources and a nurturing, productive environment for theater artists
to develop new work and realize new stories for the American theater. More info.
They provide unique resources and a nurturing, productive environment for theater artists
to develop new work and realize new stories for the American theater. 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: $350 (Includes 2 individual memberships, events listed on OAC site, monthly newsletter link, social media support, facilities rental discounts, marketing materials distributed at Art in the Park.)