Art venues, galleries and museums
Legendary Beatrice Wood in a 1987
photograph by Anthony Cunho.
1 Anca Colbert- Art Advisory Services
Art consulting and curatorial services. Art appraisals, cataloging and publications for artists, collectors, and art professionals.
Hours: by appointment only.
P.O. Box 477, Ojai, CA 93024
thecoloroflight.com • anca.colbert@mac.com
Instagram: @ArtsAboutTown
Anca Colbert is the publisher of ARTS about town.
2 Art in Public Places
There is a wealth of public art to attract interested art lovers and strollers in the Ojai Valley. Sculptures, fountains, benches, arches; made of stone, metal, ceramics, wood, etc.
Check out Ted Gall's soaring steel horse at the entrance to the Rotary Community Park. (#2 on the map). The latest addition is a mural of a golden lion generously gifted by artist Chris Saunders. Children will probably be awed by this spectacular mural. Located on the side wall of Don Lalo's Restaurant at 585 West El Roblar Dr., in Meiners Oaks.
All public art is on display 24/7 and free for all to enjoy.
3 Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts celebrates the life and work of legendary artist, potter and writer Beatrice Wood. It also presents exhibitions of contemporary art, musical performances, and educational opportunities.
Director: Kevin Wallace
Hours: Fri.-Sat.-Sun. 11am-5pm
8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai CA 93023
beatricewood.com • 805.646.3381
4 Dan Schultz Fine Art Gallery & Studio
Plein air landscapes, figures and portraits in oil by artist Dan Schultz, Known for their strong sense
of light and atmosphere, as well as their subtle color changes, his nationally-acclaimed paintings
have been recognized in Fine Art Connoisseur and Southwest Art Magazine.
Classes and workshops available.
Hours: Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm; Mon.-Tues. by appt.
106 N. Signal St., Ojai CA 93023
DanSchultzFineArt.com • 805.317.9634
Master potter Wyn Matthews at Firestick Pottery Studio.
5 Firestick Pottery
Firestick Pottery provides classes, studio space and a gallery. Master potter: Wyn Matthews. A creative home for Fine Artists and Serious Students.
Hours: Open daily 10-6 (Closed Tuesday)
1804 Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
firestickpottery.com • 805-272-8760
6 Grass Roots Gallery
Hand made art and gifts by local artists.
Hours: every day 10am-6pm
323 E. Matilija Street, Suite 101, Ojai CA 93023
grassroots-gallery.com
7 Jewish Community of Ojai (JCO)
“Blessings” Six stained glass windows created by Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend are on permanent display at the JCO in Meiners Oaks.
Hours: by appointment.
530 West El Roblar Dr., Ojai, CA 93023
ojaitemple.org • 805.646.4464
Firestick Pottery provides classes, studio space and a gallery. Master potter: Wyn Matthews. A creative home for Fine Artists and Serious Students.
Hours: Open daily 10-6 (Closed Tuesday)
1804 Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
firestickpottery.com • 805-272-8760
6 Grass Roots Gallery
Hand made art and gifts by local artists.
Hours: every day 10am-6pm
323 E. Matilija Street, Suite 101, Ojai CA 93023
grassroots-gallery.com
7 Jewish Community of Ojai (JCO)
“Blessings” Six stained glass windows created by Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend are on permanent display at the JCO in Meiners Oaks.
Hours: by appointment.
530 West El Roblar Dr., Ojai, CA 93023
ojaitemple.org • 805.646.4464
Owners Hallie and Stan Katz in front of their store, Human Arts Gallery.
8 Ojai Art Center
The longest continuously operating, multidisciplinary center serving the arts in California. The OAC houses a 120-seat theater, art gallery/dance studio, outdoor patio and meeting rooms. Their gift store features small size works by local artists.
Hours: 12-4pm, Closed Mondays
113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai CA 93023
OjaiArtCenter.org • 805.646.0117
9 Human Arts Gallery
Unique jewelry, furniture, art and fine crafts by 150 American artists.
Owners Hallie and Stan Katz have made this an arts destination in Ojai since 1975.
Hours: Mon, Wed. - Fri. 11 - 5, Sat. 11-6, Sun.12-5 (Closed Tuesdays)
246 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, CA 93023
humanarts@sbcglobal.net • 805.646.1525
10 Ojai Creates
Art and imagination supplies. Art Classes. Featuring the artworks of owners Kirk Lowry & Iris Williams.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-5:30pm
606 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
OjaiCreates.com • 805.640.6558
11 Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art
Established in 1967, Ojai’s only museum is located in a 1918 National Historic Landmark church. The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve and exhibit the art, history and culture of Ojai.
The museum facility houses two galleries, a Permanent Collection, a Museum Store, and the Ojai Visitor Center.
Executive Director: Wendy Barker
ONGOING – Downtown Historical Walking Tours, Gallery Tours, Town Talks & Enrichment Programs.
MUSEUM STORE - Only carries items related directly to Ojai's history, art and culture: books, DVDs, one-of-a-kind wearable art, and much more.
Hours: Tue - Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 12-4pm, Closed on Monday
130 West Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
ojaivalleymuseum.org • 805.640.1390
12 OVA Arts Gallery
A contemporary gallery of Fine Arts, Jewelry and Crafts. Unique gifts. Attractive prices. All handmade.
Hours: Daily 10am-6pm
238 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai CA 93023
OjaiValleyArtists.com • 805.646.5682
The longest continuously operating, multidisciplinary center serving the arts in California. The OAC houses a 120-seat theater, art gallery/dance studio, outdoor patio and meeting rooms. Their gift store features small size works by local artists.
Hours: 12-4pm, Closed Mondays
113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai CA 93023
OjaiArtCenter.org • 805.646.0117
9 Human Arts Gallery
Unique jewelry, furniture, art and fine crafts by 150 American artists.
Owners Hallie and Stan Katz have made this an arts destination in Ojai since 1975.
Hours: Mon, Wed. - Fri. 11 - 5, Sat. 11-6, Sun.12-5 (Closed Tuesdays)
246 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, CA 93023
humanarts@sbcglobal.net • 805.646.1525
10 Ojai Creates
Art and imagination supplies. Art Classes. Featuring the artworks of owners Kirk Lowry & Iris Williams.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-5:30pm
606 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
OjaiCreates.com • 805.640.6558
11 Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art
Established in 1967, Ojai’s only museum is located in a 1918 National Historic Landmark church. The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve and exhibit the art, history and culture of Ojai.
The museum facility houses two galleries, a Permanent Collection, a Museum Store, and the Ojai Visitor Center.
Executive Director: Wendy Barker
ONGOING – Downtown Historical Walking Tours, Gallery Tours, Town Talks & Enrichment Programs.
MUSEUM STORE - Only carries items related directly to Ojai's history, art and culture: books, DVDs, one-of-a-kind wearable art, and much more.
Hours: Tue - Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 12-4pm, Closed on Monday
130 West Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
ojaivalleymuseum.org • 805.640.1390
12 OVA Arts Gallery
A contemporary gallery of Fine Arts, Jewelry and Crafts. Unique gifts. Attractive prices. All handmade.
Hours: Daily 10am-6pm
238 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai CA 93023
OjaiValleyArtists.com • 805.646.5682
Carlos Grasso - "Scorched and Slashed Earth" - OSA exhibition at the Ojai Valley Museum of Art
13 Porch Gallery Ojai
Contemporary Art in a Historic House.
Co-Directors: Lisa Casoni and Heather Stobo
Hours: Thur.- Fri. 12-5pm, Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 9am-1pm and by appointment.
310 E. Matilija St., Ojai CA 93023
porchgalleryojai.com • 805.620.7589
14 Summer Camp
Custom Framing. Vintage & lifestyle goods. Arts and crafts workshops.
Co-Owners: Michael and Rachel Graves
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11am-5pm and Sunday 12-4pm
1020 W Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
shopsummercamp.com • 805.861.7109
15 The Basic Premise – Contemporary Art
Co-directors Ted Nava and Matt Hendricksen.
Hours: by appointment only
18 E. Ojai Ave, Ojai CA 93023
thebasicpremisegallery.com
instagram: @thebasicpremise
14K White Gold Ring with diamonds and blue sapphires - Custom design by Hallie Katz. The old mine cut diamonds originated from the customer’s grandmother’s ring. At Human Arts Gallery.
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Memorial Bouquet (Thomas Fire) - by Karen K. Lewis. In OSA exhibition at the Ojai Valley Museum of Art.
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“Shelf Road , after the Thomas Fire” by Dan Schultz - oil on canvas, 2018, at the Dan Schultz Art Gallery and Studio.
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Bear sculpture by Dennis Shives, greets visitors in the courtyard of the Ojai Valley Museum.
