Gallery Exhibits
Gallery hours are 12:00 through 4:00 p.m.
​Tuesdays - Sundays

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 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 high-quality local work by 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 Ojai Art Center.

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The Great Art Theft

The Great Art Theft
​Where Great Art is a Steal
Sunday, Sept. 20th, 4:00 p.m.
Tickets now available

Bon Appétit - November Show

Call to artists!!
You guessed it...
Food is the theme of this show. 
Prospectus & More info.

The 12th Annual Great Art Theft

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The Great Art Theft is more than just a fun afternoon. It is an important fundraiser for the Ojai Art Center. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. 

So how do you steal art without getting arrested? Easy. Come to The Great Art Theft!

Ticket holders are entered into a drawing, and as names are called, each person gets the opportunity to select a piece of artwork (donated by local artists) to take home. Then comes the suspense… Will your name be called before someone else gets your favorite piece? Find out Sunday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m.

$100 Art Center Members
$125 Non-Members

Come for the art. Stay for the suspense. Leave with a treasure!

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A Few of our 2025 Great Art Theft "Thieves"

Check Out This Year's Show