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2020 Calendar

Openings and Events are currently postponed or cancelled.

​​We'll do our best to notify you of any changes. Be well! Stay well!


A FEW HIGHLIGHTS
Arts About Town: Guide to galleries, museums, events, and exhibitions in the Ojai Valley area.
"California Fibers: A Closer Look" at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, through Feb. 29
Arts About Town: Guide to galleries, museums, events, and exhibitions in the Ojai Valley area. “Eventide”, Oil on Linen Panel, 2019 by Dan Schultz. At Dan Schultz Fine Art Gallery & Studio.

Arts About Town: Guide to galleries, museums, events, and exhibitions in the Ojai Valley area.
Roger de La Fresnaye (French, 1885–1925) la table Louis-Philippe, 1920, black pencil and conté on paper. At Canvas and Paper March 12 – May 31
Arts About Town: Guide to galleries, museums, events, and exhibitions in the Ojai Valley area.
Kirsten Stoltman: Too Much Information, at The Basic Premise - Jan. 18 to Feb. 29
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Human Arts' owners are retiring after 45 years in the Arcade, and the gallery is for sale. Contact Hallie and Stan at humanarts@sbcglobal.net
MARCH
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Saturday 7 
10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour” Approximately one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 


Thursday 12 
12 - 5pm
Canvas and Paper
Still life drawings on view March 12 – May 31

Saturday 14 

10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour”
Approximately 
one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 


Saturday 14 
2 - 4pm
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

Reception, lecture, and book signing: Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt. An exhibition of photographs by Jacqueline Thurston, presented in conjunction with the release of her new book by the same title, published by Fine Art Press. Logan Gallery, through April 25th.

Saturday 14 
2 - 4pm
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

Opening reception: The Lost City, artwork by Patricia Keller. Beato Gallery, through April 25th. 

Saturday 14 
6 - 9pm
Basic Premise

Opening reception: A Cloudless Sky A Dustless Earth - New work by Mark Churchill, through April 18th. 

​Friday 20
5:30 - 7:30pm
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art    
Third Friday Downtown - The museum and several local merchants open their doors late, with live music, drinks, and exhibitions.  Admission is free to the Ojai Valley Museum on Third Fridays.

​Friday 20
5:30 - 7:30pm
OVA Arts
Third Friday Music - live musical performances and featured artists' work on display.

Friday 20
​5:30 - 7:30pm
The Third Friday Downtown is shared among several venues, including OVA arts, Human Arts Gallery, Dan Schultz Fine Art, Barbara Bowman Boutique, Casa Barranca Winery, Marché Gourmet, Twice-Sold Tales, Pixie's General Store, Point de Chene, Poppies Arts and Gifts, Priscilla, and the Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art. 

Saturday 21 
10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour” Approximately one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 


Saturday 21 
5 - 7pm
Porch Gallery
Artists Reception - Constellatio : Planeta : Stella - New Works by Shana Mabari. Through May 18.

Sunday 22
1:30 - 3pm
Bart's Books
Book Signing - Space : A Collection of Essays and Images, Curated by Shana Mabari and Andi Campognone​. Shana Mabari's work will be on display at Porch Gallery through May 18.

Saturday 28
10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour” Approximately one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 
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Sunday 29
1 - 3pm
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
Family Fun Day Sunday - Monthly event with free activities for the kids. All ages welcome.
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APRIL
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Saturday 4
10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour” Approximately one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 


Saturday 11
10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour” Approximately one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 


​Friday 17
5:30 - 7:30pm
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art      
Third Friday Downtown - The museum and several local merchants open their doors late, with live music, drinks, and exhibitions.  Admission is free to the Ojai Valley Museum on Third Fridays.

​Friday 17
5:30 - 7:30pm
OVA Arts
Third Friday Music - live musical performances and featured artists' work on display.

Friday 17
​5:30 - 7:30pm
The Third Friday Downtown is shared among several venues, including OVA arts, Human Arts Gallery, Dan Schultz Fine Art, Barbara Bowman Boutique, Casa Barranca Winery, Marché Gourmet, Twice-Sold Tales, Pixie's General Store, Point de Chene, Poppies Arts and Gifts, Priscilla, and the Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art. 
​Special events going on at the different locations: art, refreshments, book signing, live music, live painting demonstration, and much more! Free. 

Saturday 18
10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour” Approximately one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 


Saturday 25
10:30am
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
“Guided Historical Walking Tour” Approximately one-hour tour of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Ojai. 
$5 Members; $7 General Public. 
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Arts About Town: Guide to galleries, museums, events, and exhibitions in the Ojai Valley area.
"Elemental" a two-person show at the Porch Gallery, Jan. 9 through March 8

ART WORKSHOPS, EVENTS and CLASSES are offered year round at the locations listed below.
More workshops in crafts and creative activities occasionally offered around town at other venues. We post the news.


• BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS beatricewood.com • 805.646.3381

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FIRESTICK POTTERY STUDIO  firestickpottery.com • 805.272.8760

• GREATER GOODS www.greatergoodsojai.org/

• OJAI ART CENTER   OjaiArtCenter.org • 805.646.0117

• OVA - Ojai Valley Artists  OjaiValleyArtists.com • 805.646.5682

• SUMMER CAMP  shopsummercamp.com •  805.861.7109​ 
 
OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS (OSA) Founded in 1984, the Ojai Studio Artists is a nonprofit corporation focused on arts education in the visual arts. Visit their website for information about the artists in their membership, their monthly "Second Saturday" mini-tours (these are free) and their celebrated annual mid-October Studio Tour.  ojaistudioartists.org
         

NOTE: The editor has made every effort to check the listings and calendar entries for accuracy. Please accept our sincere apologies if any errors have occurred. 
We recommend that you contact the listed galleries or museums to verify events dates and opening times, as these may also be subject to change. Thank you.
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