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
Gallery hours are 12:00 through 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday thru Sunday
The Great Art Theft is SOLD OUT!
Sunday, September 26th
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Great Art Theft will take place Sunday, September 26th. This wildly popular annual event raises funds for much needed renovations. The profits from previous years have paid to refurbish the original maple floor in the gallery, paint and re-carpet the gallery walls, add new lights in the gallery and showcases, a new heating and air-conditioning system, solar installations, and a new floor and paint in the Raymund Room. And yet there is more to be done…
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 Sept. 4. During the next month, come view the art, pick your favorite(s) and buy a ticket. For the mere price of $85, 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. 26th. As your name is called you choose your favorite piece. The party starts at 3 p.m. and goes until 6 p.m.
Tickets for the gala are SOLD OUT - Thanks for your support!
Some of the art available at The Great Art Theft
What's New...
We now have a selection of scripts, plays and books from the collection of John Slade. Everything has been lovingly chronicled by his wife, Laurie Walters Slade, and is available to browse or borrow.
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.
