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:

SHREK, JR., The Musical
August 11th - August 20th

Monologue Workout
August 13th, 7-9 PM
​$10.00 suggested donation
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Gai Jones has done it again! She has assembled the talents of many in the annual summer youth program. In addition to Director Gai, Assistant Director is Maryann Shilo, Producers Kelly Hollis and Suzy Thatcher, Vocal Direction Rebecca Comerford, and Choreographer Brianna Turner. The kids, the costumes, the music, the fun. Performances are August 11th through August 20th:  Friday at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m., & 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. 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:

 Domonic Dean Breaux
Do What You Love Until You Die
Paintings | Sculptures | Drawings
July 1st - August 30th

​THE GREAT ART THEFT 
Exhibit September 2nd - 24th
Gala Sunday, September 24th
​4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
​After making art and music for over 20 years, Domonic Dean Breaux moved to Ojai in 2017, bringing a wry urban sensibility to his new home, through works which combine shades of Ed Ruscha, David Hockney, Georgie O’Keefe, Man Ray and the land-and-time artists of the 1970s and 80s. In Do What You Love Until You Die, Breaux’s vibrant and distinctive landscape paintings of Ojai alongside drawings and sculptures which bring elements of that landscape to life. Fusing influences from Pop Art and Surrealism, Breaux’s art presents a new vision of Ojai that is playful. Meditative and enigmatic. The exhibit runs to Aug. 30th.
More info.
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 will go on sale soon. More info.

Music & Film Branches Present:

Ojai Sessions
Sunday, August 6th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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. 

The Source Family
Sunday, August 13th
7:00 p.m. Q&A w/ Directors After Film

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The Source Family is a 2012 feature documentary film directed by Jodi Wille and Maria Demopoulos which recounts the story of Father Yod, Ya Ho Wa 13 and the Source Family.It provides a view of the group through their own archival photos, home movies, audio recordings, and contemporary interviews with members of the family. Serving as a highly personal, insider's guide to the counter-culture movement of the early 70s, the film is inspired by the cult-classic book The Source: The Story of Father Yod, Ya Ho Wa 13, and The Source Family (Process Media), which was written by Isis Aquarian and Electricity Aquarian and edited by director Jodi Wille. The documentary features music by Yo Ha Wa, the band composed of members of the Source Family with Father Yod as lead singer.  The film’s directors, Jodi and Diana, will be present for a Q&A after the film. More info.

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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