Youth Branch
The Ojai Art Center Youth Branch is a creative resource for young artists of all mediums.
The Youth Branch hopes to provide space and time for youth workshops and classes at the Art Center and to create a website which would include a directory of youth classes and instructors in the valley.
The Youth Branch hopes to provide space and time for youth workshops and classes at the Art Center and to create a website which would include a directory of youth classes and instructors in the valley.
Current Events

COMING SOON….
Our Youth Branch is thrilled to be producing Willy Wonka JR this summer. The tuition-free program is supported by volunteers, parent participation and our ticket sales! This summer, we have a wonderful cast of 25 kids aged 6-16, nearly half of our actors have been in at least one of our previous productions! Rehearsals have started in the afternoons on the back patio and will continue through the end of July. Our performances will be in the theater August 4, 5, 6, 7.
Gai Jones is directing our 5th consecutive summer program, yes we managed a virtual production of “Frozen” during the summer or 2020! Kaylie Turner returns for her 5th year as Vocal Director. Brianna Turner is our Choreographer, new to the team this year is Mary Taylor as Assistant Director. Lin Coleman is Producing.
For more information, contact Gai Jones: 805-640-6472 or email
Our Youth Branch is thrilled to be producing Willy Wonka JR this summer. The tuition-free program is supported by volunteers, parent participation and our ticket sales! This summer, we have a wonderful cast of 25 kids aged 6-16, nearly half of our actors have been in at least one of our previous productions! Rehearsals have started in the afternoons on the back patio and will continue through the end of July. Our performances will be in the theater August 4, 5, 6, 7.
Gai Jones is directing our 5th consecutive summer program, yes we managed a virtual production of “Frozen” during the summer or 2020! Kaylie Turner returns for her 5th year as Vocal Director. Brianna Turner is our Choreographer, new to the team this year is Mary Taylor as Assistant Director. Lin Coleman is Producing.
For more information, contact Gai Jones: 805-640-6472 or email
OACT Youth Branch presents
“Frozen, Kids”

Over the summer, 12 young actors joined Director Gai Jones, Kayleigh Turner, Vocal Director, and Sophie Massey, Choreographer who coached the kids in song and dance virtually.
The kids and crew worked really hard with everyone learning many new skills. We can not sell tickets for the final performance but we can accept donations to our program.
Please consider donating, even a small gift is helpful in covering production costs, such as costumes, props, royalties, staffing, etc.
The kids and crew worked really hard with everyone learning many new skills. We can not sell tickets for the final performance but we can accept donations to our program.
Please consider donating, even a small gift is helpful in covering production costs, such as costumes, props, royalties, staffing, etc.