Art venues - Galleries - Museums
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"Beatrice Wood" by Tony Cunha
1 Anca Colbert - Art Advisory Services
Art advisory and curatorial services with an international perspective.
Art research and appraisals; cataloguing collections; publications for artists, collectors, and art professionals. Anca Colbert writes about art and culture. She is the editor and publisher of ARTS about town.
Hours: by appointment only.
P.O. Box 477, Ojai, CA 93024
thecoloroflight.com • [email protected]
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: Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm and by appointment
8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai CA 93023
beatricewood.com • 805.646.3381
Art advisory and curatorial services with an international perspective.
Art research and appraisals; cataloguing collections; publications for artists, collectors, and art professionals. Anca Colbert writes about art and culture. She is the editor and publisher of ARTS about town.
Hours: by appointment only.
P.O. Box 477, Ojai, CA 93024
thecoloroflight.com • [email protected]
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: Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm and by appointment
8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai CA 93023
beatricewood.com • 805.646.3381
"The Oak View”, Oil painting by Dan Schultz. In "Ojai Mystique" show at the Ojai Valley Museum.
3 canvas and paper
canvas and paper is a small art museum exhibition space located in a classic California bungalow. Exhibits change every two months; they are focused on showing paintings and drawings from the 20th century and earlier in thematic and single artist exhibits.
Admission is free.
Read about this singular space in A Serene Space for Experiencing Art – Ojai History
Curator: Neil Kreitman
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm
311 N. Montgomery Street, Ojai CA 93023.
canvasandpaper.org • 805.798.9301
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 California.
Together with Jennifer Moses, he has co-curated "Ojai Mystique" two significant exhibitions at the Ojai Valley Museum of Art in 2024 and 2026.
Classes and workshops available.
Director: Dan Schultz
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, Monday-Tuesday by appt.
106 N. Signal St., Ojai CA 93023
DanSchultzFineArt.com • 805.317.9634
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
1804 Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
firestickpottery.com • 805-272-8760
canvas and paper is a small art museum exhibition space located in a classic California bungalow. Exhibits change every two months; they are focused on showing paintings and drawings from the 20th century and earlier in thematic and single artist exhibits.
Admission is free.
Read about this singular space in A Serene Space for Experiencing Art – Ojai History
Curator: Neil Kreitman
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm
311 N. Montgomery Street, Ojai CA 93023.
canvasandpaper.org • 805.798.9301
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 California.
Together with Jennifer Moses, he has co-curated "Ojai Mystique" two significant exhibitions at the Ojai Valley Museum of Art in 2024 and 2026.
Classes and workshops available.
Director: Dan Schultz
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, Monday-Tuesday by appt.
106 N. Signal St., Ojai CA 93023
DanSchultzFineArt.com • 805.317.9634
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
1804 Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
firestickpottery.com • 805-272-8760
Katie Van Horne
6 The Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation
Currently based in Ojai, California, Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization; it was founded in 2015 by artists, family, and friends to celebrate the legacy of esteemed art patron and private art dealer Carolyn Glasoe Bailey. The Foundation is committed to supporting and advocating the arts and sciences through numerous initiatives, exhibitions, and programs. Current initiatives include awards for visual artists, as well as The Ojai Institute, an artist-residency program in Ojai, that extends the dialogue between artists and the public.
Executive Director: Lila Glasoe Francese
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 1-5pm and by appointment
248 S Montgomery, Unit A, Ojai 93023
carolynglasoebaileyfoundation.org • 805-633-9188
Currently based in Ojai, California, Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization; it was founded in 2015 by artists, family, and friends to celebrate the legacy of esteemed art patron and private art dealer Carolyn Glasoe Bailey. The Foundation is committed to supporting and advocating the arts and sciences through numerous initiatives, exhibitions, and programs. Current initiatives include awards for visual artists, as well as The Ojai Institute, an artist-residency program in Ojai, that extends the dialogue between artists and the public.
Executive Director: Lila Glasoe Francese
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 1-5pm and by appointment
248 S Montgomery, Unit A, Ojai 93023
carolynglasoebaileyfoundation.org • 805-633-9188
Jennifer Moses "Sunswept". In "Ojai Mystique" show at the Ojai Valley Museum.
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.
Executive Director: Teri Mettala
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4 pm, 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: Monday-Friday 9:30am–5:30pm, Saturday 11am–5:30pm, Closed Sundays
114 N. Padre Juan, Ojai CA 93023. Note their NEW LOCATION
OjaiCreates.com • 805.448.1266
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, artist-designed cards and prints, toys, jewelry, and much more.
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12-4pm ** Free on Third Fridays 10am -7pm
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. All handmade by LOCAL ARTISTS: Heidi Bradbury, Ted Gall, Pamela Grau, Hallie Katz, Yolanda Bergman, Gayel Childress, Kristen Clawson, Duane Dammeyer, Bernadette DiPietro, Duane Eells, Nancy Horwick, Vera Maguire, Bob McFall, Patty McFall, Martha Moran, Sandy Treadwell, Julie Wellings, and many more.
Hours: Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Thursday 11am-5pm, Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm
238 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai CA 93023
OjaiValleyArtists.com • 805.646.5682
Executive Director: Teri Mettala
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4 pm, 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: Monday-Friday 9:30am–5:30pm, Saturday 11am–5:30pm, Closed Sundays
114 N. Padre Juan, Ojai CA 93023. Note their NEW LOCATION
OjaiCreates.com • 805.448.1266
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, artist-designed cards and prints, toys, jewelry, and much more.
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12-4pm ** Free on Third Fridays 10am -7pm
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. All handmade by LOCAL ARTISTS: Heidi Bradbury, Ted Gall, Pamela Grau, Hallie Katz, Yolanda Bergman, Gayel Childress, Kristen Clawson, Duane Dammeyer, Bernadette DiPietro, Duane Eells, Nancy Horwick, Vera Maguire, Bob McFall, Patty McFall, Martha Moran, Sandy Treadwell, Julie Wellings, and many more.
Hours: Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Thursday 11am-5pm, Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm
238 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai CA 93023
OjaiValleyArtists.com • 805.646.5682
SUMMER CAMP: Custom Framing. Vintage & lifestyle goods.
11 Poppies Arts and Gifts
A collective of local artisans with a mission to celebrate creativity and local talent.
Their "Second Sunday Art Market" offers a platform for artists to showcase their talent and for the community to support local creators.
Co-Owners: Allie Hanson and Daniel Garza
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11am-5pm
323 East Matilija St. 101, Ojai, California 93023
poppiesartandgifts.com • 805.798.0033
12 Summer Camp
Custom Framing. Vintage & lifestyle goods. Arts and crafts workshops.
Co-Owners: Michael and Rachel Graves
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 12-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
1020 W Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
shopsummercamp.com • 805.861.7109
13 The Basic Premise – Contemporary Art.
It is no longer an active public art space.
NEW and/or ALTERNATIVE SPACES:
In alphabetical order.
*** BLANCHE SYLVIA
A stylish boutique turned into a fine art gallery, next to the ice cream shop in the Arcade.
Jennie Prebor
212 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
*** BLUE OJAI
Stylish home decor, fashion, and art inspired by international taste with a French twist. A dog lovers' delight. A fun store.
Manager: Tammi Reinhardt
209 W Ojai Ave,
Ojai, CA 93023
clic.com
*** CERCANA OJAI
Cercana is an international art and design boutique offering art, home decor, and accessories from around the world.
Michelle Bosch and Misty Gerry
302 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
cercanaojai.com
*** LA LA LA OJAI
Window display of large-scale silkscreen artworks by Daniel Dens.
526 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
danieldens.com
*** OJAI MICRO GALLERY
A truly original version of a micro gallery. It features modern art from a variety of artists.
205 North Signal Street
Ojai, CA 93023
ojaimicrogallery.com
*** TAFT GARDENS & NATURE PRESERVE ART IN NATURE PROGRAM
The Art In Nature Residency, located in the Studio Gardens at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve, captures the spirit of their long-standing mission to: “Explore the relationship between humans and their environment.” The residency concludes each year with an exhibition and presentations of work.
Special events include nature walks, star-gazing, and art education programs.
FM25+FP,
(GPS won’t be able to find them. Printed directions are recommended.)
Ojai, CA 93023
taftgardens.org
*** THE MEGA GALLERY
"A storefront window project exhibiting artwork made in this place, about this time, brought to you by artists in the neighborhood."
Cassandra C. Jones and Friends
211 East Matilija Street, Suite 221-G
Ojai, CA 93023
themegagallery.com
*** THE OJAI PLAYHOUSE
The Ojai Playhouse opened in 1914.
This historic downtown theater was recently and beautifully restored with state-of-the art technology by David Berger, its new owner.
It now features a vast range of attractions for movie enthusiasts: independent cinema, classics, new releases, and occasional artists Q&As.
An art house in the great tradition of cinema and the spirit of Ojai community. A classic with a generous, creative twist. A cultural oasis.
A variety of films are offered on a daily programming basis. A few are free of charge!
Join their email list to receive their weekly offerings and make reservations online.
[email protected]
145 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
ojaiplayhouse.com
*** THE VILLAGE ARCHIVE
The Village Archive is a nonprofit arts organization recently established in downtown Ojai.
A community gathering space rooted in the arts, environment and culture of Ojai, it provides a combination of resources, exhibitions, lectures, collaborative projects, and a forum for dialogue.
Directors: Alexandria Donati & Jonathan Chesley
102 N Signal St.
Ojai, CA 93023
thevillagearchive.com
A collective of local artisans with a mission to celebrate creativity and local talent.
Their "Second Sunday Art Market" offers a platform for artists to showcase their talent and for the community to support local creators.
Co-Owners: Allie Hanson and Daniel Garza
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11am-5pm
323 East Matilija St. 101, Ojai, California 93023
poppiesartandgifts.com • 805.798.0033
12 Summer Camp
Custom Framing. Vintage & lifestyle goods. Arts and crafts workshops.
Co-Owners: Michael and Rachel Graves
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 12-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
1020 W Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023
shopsummercamp.com • 805.861.7109
13 The Basic Premise – Contemporary Art.
It is no longer an active public art space.
NEW and/or ALTERNATIVE SPACES:
In alphabetical order.
*** BLANCHE SYLVIA
A stylish boutique turned into a fine art gallery, next to the ice cream shop in the Arcade.
Jennie Prebor
212 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
*** BLUE OJAI
Stylish home decor, fashion, and art inspired by international taste with a French twist. A dog lovers' delight. A fun store.
Manager: Tammi Reinhardt
209 W Ojai Ave,
Ojai, CA 93023
clic.com
*** CERCANA OJAI
Cercana is an international art and design boutique offering art, home decor, and accessories from around the world.
Michelle Bosch and Misty Gerry
302 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
cercanaojai.com
*** LA LA LA OJAI
Window display of large-scale silkscreen artworks by Daniel Dens.
526 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
danieldens.com
*** OJAI MICRO GALLERY
A truly original version of a micro gallery. It features modern art from a variety of artists.
205 North Signal Street
Ojai, CA 93023
ojaimicrogallery.com
*** TAFT GARDENS & NATURE PRESERVE ART IN NATURE PROGRAM
The Art In Nature Residency, located in the Studio Gardens at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve, captures the spirit of their long-standing mission to: “Explore the relationship between humans and their environment.” The residency concludes each year with an exhibition and presentations of work.
Special events include nature walks, star-gazing, and art education programs.
FM25+FP,
(GPS won’t be able to find them. Printed directions are recommended.)
Ojai, CA 93023
taftgardens.org
*** THE MEGA GALLERY
"A storefront window project exhibiting artwork made in this place, about this time, brought to you by artists in the neighborhood."
Cassandra C. Jones and Friends
211 East Matilija Street, Suite 221-G
Ojai, CA 93023
themegagallery.com
*** THE OJAI PLAYHOUSE
The Ojai Playhouse opened in 1914.
This historic downtown theater was recently and beautifully restored with state-of-the art technology by David Berger, its new owner.
It now features a vast range of attractions for movie enthusiasts: independent cinema, classics, new releases, and occasional artists Q&As.
An art house in the great tradition of cinema and the spirit of Ojai community. A classic with a generous, creative twist. A cultural oasis.
A variety of films are offered on a daily programming basis. A few are free of charge!
Join their email list to receive their weekly offerings and make reservations online.
[email protected]
145 E Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
ojaiplayhouse.com
*** THE VILLAGE ARCHIVE
The Village Archive is a nonprofit arts organization recently established in downtown Ojai.
A community gathering space rooted in the arts, environment and culture of Ojai, it provides a combination of resources, exhibitions, lectures, collaborative projects, and a forum for dialogue.
Directors: Alexandria Donati & Jonathan Chesley
102 N Signal St.
Ojai, CA 93023
thevillagearchive.com
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
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