Art Branch
The Art Branch is an active group of volunteer members who strive to promote these early tenets set forth in the Articles of Incorporation,”The purpose of the Art Center is to advance the interest, influence and usefulness of the Arts in the community, to engage in the promotion from an a vocational standpoint of fine and applied arts.” Which means to us joyfully creating, exhibiting, networking and providing hands on experiences in the Arts.
The galleries are a source of pride for the Art Center, displaying a high quality of local work from Ojai, Santa Barbara and Ventura County artists as well as artists from as far away as New York. Many artists who have since gained national recognition have had their start at the Art Center.
The galleries are a source of pride for the Art Center, displaying a high quality of local work from Ojai, Santa Barbara and Ventura County artists as well as artists from as far away as New York. Many artists who have since gained national recognition have had their start at the Art Center.
Art Branch
Gallery Exhibits
- March – Robbie Braun, Tom Hardcastle, Drew Lurie
- April – The Great Art Theft
- May – The Annual Photography Exhibit, Contrast; Beyond Black and White, Ellen Yoeman
- June – Mark Thompson, Carlos Grasso, Gayel Childress, Bruce Tomkinson
- July- Mariana Pierano, Susan Griffen
- August – Open Show
- September – Gold Coast Pastel Society
- October – Gerd Koch
- November – Michael McCarthy
- December – Fiber Vision
March 2020
Reception: Saturday, March 14th, 1 - 3 p.m.
Three talented men will share gallery and showcase space during March.
In the Main Gallery the work of Robbie Braun will be on display. Braun is a native of Louisiana. He lived for 45 years in New York City where he studied art at the Art League Of New York City. He has exhibited his oil paintings of barns, trees and landscapes in New York and New Orleans. He currently lives and paints in Ojai.
The Signature Gallery will display longtime Ojai resident Tom Hardcastle. Hardcastle is a nationally recognized pastel artist. He will give us a peak into vistas and landscapes taken from private properties in the Ojai Valley. He will also show a collection of antique and classic cars in the Beato Showcase.
The Front Showcase features the ceramics of Drew Lurie. He was first drawn to clay in the 1970’s and has been making one-of-a-kind face mugs, altered vessels, lidded jars and an assortment of whimsical pieces ever since. The show runs Feb 28 to April 3. Reception is Saturday, March 14, 1-3 p.m.
In the Main Gallery the work of Robbie Braun will be on display. Braun is a native of Louisiana. He lived for 45 years in New York City where he studied art at the Art League Of New York City. He has exhibited his oil paintings of barns, trees and landscapes in New York and New Orleans. He currently lives and paints in Ojai.
The Signature Gallery will display longtime Ojai resident Tom Hardcastle. Hardcastle is a nationally recognized pastel artist. He will give us a peak into vistas and landscapes taken from private properties in the Ojai Valley. He will also show a collection of antique and classic cars in the Beato Showcase.
The Front Showcase features the ceramics of Drew Lurie. He was first drawn to clay in the 1970’s and has been making one-of-a-kind face mugs, altered vessels, lidded jars and an assortment of whimsical pieces ever since. The show runs Feb 28 to April 3. Reception is Saturday, March 14, 1-3 p.m.
THE GREAT ART THEFT is a popular annual event which raises funds for special projects. Our goal is to fill the gallery and showcases with beautiful art from local artists and to offer this art at a reasonable price. Something everyone can afford. We depend on the generosity of our artist friends and are asking once again for donations of 2 and 3 dimensional work. The Great Art Theft is May 3 and we will be receiving art starting March 24. It will go on display April 4. For more information call 805-646-0117.
Interested in Exhibiting at the OAC?
Artists interested in being considered for an exhibit should call 805-646-0117 to find out how it’s done.