The Ojai Art Center

The longest continuously operating, multi-disciplinary center serving the arts in the State of California.
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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, The Great Art Theft, 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. 
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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 & Upcoming Events at the O.A.C.

The Theatre Branch Presents:

ROPE
September 29th - October 22nd
Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m.

Monologue Workout
September 10th, 7-9 PM
​$10.00 suggested donation
ROPE is a mystery/thriller directed by Kimberly Demmary. The play is set on the first floor of a house in Mayfair, London in 1929. The story concerns two young university students, Wyndham Brandon and Charles Granillo (whom Brandon calls "Granno"), who have murdered fellow student Ronald Kentley as an expression of their supposed intellectual superiority. At the beginning of the play, they hide Kentley's body in a chest. They proceed to host a party for his friends and family, at which the locked chest containing his corpse is used to serve a buffet. Suspicion arises among the guests as to the contents of the chest. For tickets, go to ojaiact.org or call 805-640-8797. ​ More info. ​
Come rehearse your piece in front of other like-minded artists and keep your actor mojo working! We will each be an audience for one another as we try new monologues or get our old ones primed and ready. Bring in any monologue, any age, any gender. This is a chance to play.

​It can be memorized or not. Perform without feedback or if you’d like constructive comments from the facilitators, Laurie Slade and Ashley Osler, just ask. Your choice!

Questions: actorswork108@gmail.com

The Art Branch Presents:

Music Branch Presents:

​THE GREAT ART THEFT 
Exhibit September 2nd - 24th
Gala Sunday, September 24th
​4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Ojai Sessions
Sunday, September 3rd
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Donations @ the door
At the annual 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. 2nd.
During the month of September, 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. 24th. As your name is called you choose your favorite piece. The party starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are available online now or call the Art Center (805-646-0117). More info.
Ojai Sessions continues on Sunday, August 6th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is 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. Led by Robin Riley, a Celtic fiddler, the focus is on having fun so grab your instrument and come along. All you need is a love of music and an open heart. Donations taken at the door with all proceeds going to support the Art Center.
Any questions contact Robin at 805-252-5361 or Linda Harmon at 805-223-0850. 

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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