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
Join + Donate + Celebrate + Participate
THE OAC 1950's
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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. 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 Literary Branch Presents:
Panel Discussion Led by Ojai Author
Catherine Ann Jones
Saturday, Sept. 14th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $5
Catherine Ann Jones was a Fulbright Scholar to India studying shamanism. She has taught at the graduate school level at The New School University in New York and the USC Film School in L.A., as well as at writing workshops globally and in Ojai. She is the author of 11 produced plays; eight books including "The Way of Story;" several Hollywood films ("The Christmas Wife," "Unlikely Angel" with Dolly Parton), and episodes of the popular television series "Touched by an Angel."
Her panelists will include: the artist Robert Walker; Idarnis Rodriguez, who has spent 20 years in India and has been active with the Theosophical Society both there and later in Ojai at The Krotona Institute, and who edits the international journal The Theosophist; and James Becket, co-author most recently of "From Hamas to America," whose novel "The Last Prophet," about Muhammed, will be available in January. His latest film, the documentary "The Seeds of Vandana Shiva," was shot in India.
More info.
Her panelists will include: the artist Robert Walker; Idarnis Rodriguez, who has spent 20 years in India and has been active with the Theosophical Society both there and later in Ojai at The Krotona Institute, and who edits the international journal The Theosophist; and James Becket, co-author most recently of "From Hamas to America," whose novel "The Last Prophet," about Muhammed, will be available in January. His latest film, the documentary "The Seeds of Vandana Shiva," was shot in India.
More info.
The Music Branch Presents:
How Suite it is!
Sunday, Sept, 15th
3:00 p.m.
$20 Donation at the Door
Deng and Kron are at it again! That's right, these popular draws for the Art Center chamber music series will present How Suite it is, suites reflecting the forces of nature, on Sunday, September 15 at 3pm.
They'll be joined by old and new musical colleagues- composer pianist Pauline Frechette, composer pianist Leslie Hogan, violinist Alex Fager and violist Karen Long. This program features three suites by our own 805 composers and musicians. Presented will be composers who are performers and performers who are composers. Come hear Cello Seasons by Pauline Frechette, Exigencies by Leslie Hogan and the Channel Islands Suite by Ashley Hoyer. Composer Jimmy Calire will dish up a sweet dessert arrangement for a quartet encore. All of these composers have featured at previous Art Center concerts. More info.
They'll be joined by old and new musical colleagues- composer pianist Pauline Frechette, composer pianist Leslie Hogan, violinist Alex Fager and violist Karen Long. This program features three suites by our own 805 composers and musicians. Presented will be composers who are performers and performers who are composers. Come hear Cello Seasons by Pauline Frechette, Exigencies by Leslie Hogan and the Channel Islands Suite by Ashley Hoyer. Composer Jimmy Calire will dish up a sweet dessert arrangement for a quartet encore. All of these composers have featured at previous Art Center concerts. More info.
The Art Branch Presents:
The Great Art Theft Fundraiser
Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Purchase tix online or at The Ojai Art Center
Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Purchase tix online or at The Ojai Art Center
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 Aug 30. 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 local 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. 22nd. As your name is called, you choose your favorite piece.
When you buy a ticket, your name is put in a basket and drawn one by one at the gala on Sunday, Sept. 22nd. As your name is called, you choose your favorite piece.
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Ojai Storytelling Festival
It's more than a festival... it's an experience.
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It's more than a festival... it's an experience.
Visit website / Purchase tickets
Become an Art Center Member
Become an Art Center Member and support the arts in Ojai:
- 85th Anniversary Membership: $85
- 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 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
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
