Ojai's Art Venues, galleries and museums.

Art venues, galleries and museums

“Topa Topa Bluffs” pastel on paper by Alberta

"Beatrice Wood" by Tony Cunha

1 Anca Colbert- Art Advisory Services
Art consulting and curatorial services. Art appraisals; cataloguing collections; publications for artists, collectors, and art professionals.
Anca Colbert is the publisher of ARTS about town.
Hours: by appointment only.
P.O. Box 477, Ojai, CA 93024
thecoloroflight.com • anca.colbert@mac.com
Instagram: @ArtsAboutTown

2 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

Meanwhile, in Meiners Oaks ----FOCUS ON PUBLIC ARTWORKS ---- “Heart of Ojai” is a 24 foot mural on panels that is a collaboration of The Ojai Studio Artists, the Ojai Valley Museum and over 50 public volunteers from ages 3-83 led by artist Vera Long to thank first responders in the Thomas Fire and celebrate this tight knit caring community. Artist Susan Guy initiated the colorful mountains. The piece is permanently installed at Market 33, 319 East El Roblar in Meiner’s Oaks.

3 canvas and paper
canvas and paper is an exhibition space showing paintings and drawings from the 20th century and earlier in thematic and single artist exhibits.
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, noon-5pm
311 N. Montgomery Street, Ojai CA 93023
canvasandpaper.org

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. Schultz is a Signature Member of the prestigious California Art Club, the oldest art association in the state.
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

Potter Wyn Matthews at Firestick Pottery Studio.

5 Firestick Pottery
Firestick Pottery provides classes, studio space and a gallery.
A creative home for Fine Artists and Serious Students.
Studio owner and potter: Robin Nahin.
Hours: Open daily 10-6 (Closed Tuesday)
1804 Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
firestickpottery.com • 805-272-8760

6 Human Arts Gallery Jewelry, furniture, art and fine crafts by 150 American artists, including:
• ceramics by Frank Massarella, Sandra Torres, and Cary Lane;
• sculptures by Robert LaMarche, Ted Gall, Jim & Tori Mullan, Scott Nelles, Sten Hoiland, and Evan Chambers;
• wall art by Christine Brennan, Houston Llew, Jim Nilsen, Brian Andreas-StoryPeople, and Dug Nap.
• custom jewelry design by Hallie Katz.
Owners Hallie and Stan Katz have made this place 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
Humanartsgallery.com • 805.646.1525

Owners Hallie and Stan Katz in front of their store, Human Arts Gallery.

Owners Hallie and Stan Katz in front of Human Arts Gallery.

7 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

8 Ojai Creates
Art and imagination supplies: oils, acrylics, painter's brushes, hi-end to beginners; easels; DIY supplies. Printer inks and papers.
Ojai's favorite store for artists and creatives since 2001.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-5:30pm
606 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
OjaiCreates.com • 805.640.6558

9 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

10 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

11 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

12 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

13 The Basic Premise – Contemporary Art
Co-Directors: Ted Nava and Matt Hendricksen.
Hours: Fri.-Sat. 2-8pm and by appointment
18 E. Ojai Ave, Ojai CA 93023
thebasicpremisegallery.com
instagram: @thebasicpremise

“Reflection” – Oil on Linen Panel, 30x30” by Dan Schultz. At Dan Schultz Fine art Gallery and Studio.

Natalie Arnoldi, "Last Chance," 2013, at the Porch Gallery

Ceramic Sake Set by Sandra Torres at Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art

Shino Bowl – Porcelain – 8” diameter – by Wyn Matthews At Firestick Pottery Gallery and Studio.

"Vessel" portraits by James Petrucci at The Basic Premise Gallery.

Bear sculpture by Dennis Shives, in the courtyard of the Ojai Valley Museum.

Twelve Tropical Birds – 1954, Oil painting and gold leaf on canvas, 8' x 5.5’ by Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971) – Permanent collection, Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art.

Meanwhile, in Meiners Oaks...

Murals - 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. All public art is on display 24/7 and free for all to enjoy.
Check out Ted Gall's soaring steel horse at the entrance to the Rotary Community Park.

The neighborhood of Meiners Oaks is offering a profusion of new murals generously gifted by local artists.
Children will probably be awed by these spectacular murals.
The latest addition is “Heart of Ojai” - a stunning 24 foot mural on panels that is a collaboration of The Ojai Studio Artists, the Ojai Valley Museum and over 50 public volunteers from ages 3-83 led by artist Vera Long to thank first responders in the Thomas Fire and celebrate this tight knit caring community. Artist Susan Guy initiated the colorful mountains. The piece is permanently installed at Market 33, 319 East El Roblar in Meiner’s Oaks
Another recent mural in Meiners Oaks is that of a golden lion by artist Chris Saunders located on the side wall of Don Lalo's Restaurant at 585 West El Roblar Dr.

Stained Glass Windows at the Jewish Community of Ojai (JCO)
“Blessings” Six stained glass windows created by Ojai artist Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend are on permanent display at the JCO in Meiners Oaks.
Viewing by appointment.
530 West El Roblar Dr., Ojai, CA 93023
ojaitemple.org • 805.646.4464