Ojai Art Center's 48th Annual Art in the Park
​Will be Held May 24th & 25th, 2025
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
​70+ Fine Artists & Performances in the Gazebo
Libbey Park, Downtown Ojai

Art in the Park is an annual tradition started in 1977 by local artists at the Ojai Art Center to give artists a place to sell their work during Memorial Day weekend. Nestled amongst the oaks in beautiful Libbey Park (Ojai, California), a natural setting is created to showcase the rich mixture of works in a variety of mediums. Art in the Park has enjoyed a long tradition of displaying quality art. Presented by the Ojai Art Center, the oldest non-profit art center in California, the festival attracts artists from near and far. The relaxed atmosphere and approachable artists draws crowds (between 3,000 – 5,000) from Ojai and neighboring communities. This show is free to the public -- all are welcome. 

Art in the Park Exhibitor Information

Art in the Park takes place Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ojai’s Libbey Park. Seventy-five exhibit spaces fill the park with some of the finest artists near and far. First, 2nd and 3rd place awards are given as well as three honorable mentions.​ There are awards for high school entries as well. For exhibitor, vendor, and performer info., click here.

Some Samples from Our 2024 Exhibitors

Congratulations to our 2024 Exhibitor Winners

  • First Place: Richard Oliver
  • Second Place: Ivano Stocco
  • Third Place: John Hunzicker
 
Honorable Mentions
  • Won-Ill Chung
  • Connery Grissom
  • Vigo Ovsepian

High School Winners
  • First Place: Natalie Sojka
  • Second Place: McKenna Turner
  • Third Place: Ingrid Callahan

Sponsors

A Special thanks to Don and Judy Diaz who continue to sponsor the Nordhoff Art Programs through their Art in the Park donations.
In addition to the art exhibits, Art in the Park includes the following areas which are available for sponsorship:

  • High School Student Exhibition Area – Art in the Park provides high school art students the opportunity to interact with the public and sell their art pieces. Students gain great real-life experience creating their displays, marketing their works and making what is often their first (of many!) sale.
  • Activity Area - Subject to Sponsorship Support - Art in the Park offers an art, crafts and storytelling area for kids and adults to interact with local artists and educators.
  • Food Area – Take a break and get some refreshments.
  • Music Venue – Relax under the oaks while listening to some of the best musicians in the area.

Whether an artist or an art lover, plan ahead and take part in an Ojai tradition: Art in the Park, Fine art in a fine place!

Previous Art in the Park Videos & Podcasts

44th Annual Art in the Park KCLU Interview with Caroline Feraday
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