2026 Calendar
Stay tuned for updates about current and upcoming events.
While we are reviewing information for each venue and writing up our editorial comments, you may want to
visit the websites of the main local venues for their respective, featured announcements.
ojaivalleymuseum.org -- ojaistudioartists.org -- beatricewood.com -- OjaiArtCenter.org -- ojaivalleynews.com/local-events/
2026 Calendar
Stay tuned for updates about current and upcoming events.
While we are reviewing information for each venue and writing up our editorial comments, you may want to
visit the websites of the main local venues for their respective, featured announcements.
ojaivalleymuseum.org -- ojaistudioartists.org -- beatricewood.com -- OjaiArtCenter.org -- ojaivalleynews.com/local-events/
Mariana Peirano - painting "Let us Weep" - is featured in OSA's group show - "As We See It" at the Ojai Valley Museum, through October 12
Jeff Mann - "Let us Weep" - graphite and charcoal - is featured in OSA's group show - "As We See It" at the Ojai Valley Museum, through October 12
... NEWS FLASH! ... NEWS FLASH! ... NEWS FLASH! *** THE OJAI PLAYHOUSE A landmark since it first opened in 1914 in downtown Ojai, the historic theater reopened in 2024 after being magnificently restored and equipped with state-of-the-art projection and sound technologies. Under its new, expert, and inspired ownership, the Ojai Playhouse offers daily programs covering a huge variety of movies: independent cinema, American and international classics, new releases, cult movies, documentaries, and occasional artist Q&As. A few of the programs are free of charge. Senior discounts. All need prior reservations online. An art house in the great tradition of cinema and the spirit of community, the PLAYHOUSE is Ojai's newest cultural oasis. 145 E Ojai Ave. 805.646.1011 ojaiplayhouse.com 
AN ART HOUSE in the great tradition of cinema and in the generous spirit of Ojai's community, the OJAI PLAYHOUSE has become a cultural oasis in our town.
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Check out this section for ONGOING scheduled events: 
FREE + FUN every month!
3rd Friday of each month
5-7pm Ojai Valley Museum, OVA Arts and others Free art events and fun entertainment. Saturdays (November through June) 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. ojaivalleymuseum.org >>>>>>> ----- >>>>> ---- >>> 
"the monolith" by Laurence Stephen Lowry, 1950s, oil on panel at canvas and paper
SHADOWS & SECRETS, a Film Noir series at the Ojai Art Center - Sundays at 7pm, Aug. 2 through Oct. 25 - Tickets at the door
The American Ceramic Society group show - at The Beatrice Wood Center - Sept. 26 through Nov. 8
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September
Saturday 12 11am-12pm Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art "AS WE SEE IT" ART TALK Each Art Talk will include members of the Ojai Studio Artists talking about their work. They might focus on their inspiration, technique(s), methods, or background. September 12: Marie McKenzie, Sandy Treadwell, Richard Negri, and Christine Apostolina Beirne ojaivalleymuseum.org/art-talks Sunday 13 4:30-6pm Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art TOWN TALK Mark Lewis, journalist and Museum Board President, and Evan Austin, who is directing the Ojai Art Center’s upcoming production of “Our Town,” discuss Thornton Wilder and his play. Is “Our Town” actually our town? Lewis theorizes that Wilder drew heavily on his memories of the Ojai Valley when he wrote his beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning play. $5 general admission; buy your ticket at the door. Free for OVM Members. ojaivalleymuseum.org/town-talks Sunday 16 5-6:30pm Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art OJAI DESIGN POSSE PUBLIC TALK Eames Demetrios is an artist, filmmaker, design steward, and storyteller. His current large-scale project, Kcymaerxthaere, is an extensive global artwork and parallel universe built through multidimensional storytelling. ojaivalleymuseum.org/odp-public-talk Saturday 19 Sunday 20 10am-4pm Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts WORKSHOP Encaustic Painting and Sculpture Transform molten wax into luminous paintings and sculptural forms in this immersive encaustic two-day workshop with award-winning visiting Chicago artist Helen Dannelly. beatricewood.com Sunday 20 2-4pm Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art OJAI POSERS On the patio, under the pergola. You’re invited to join the Ojai Studio Artists for a relaxed drawing session where everyone gets a chance to draw and take turns posing. You’ll do short 1-5 minute poses and finish with a fun throwdown to share your favorite sketch. Please bring your own drawing supplies. Chairs provided. ojaivalleymuseum.org/ojaiposers Sunday 20 4-6pm Ojai Art Center THE ART BRANCH PRESENTS: THE GREAT ART THEFT FUNDRAISER The Art Branch is an active group of volunteer members who strive to promote these early tenets set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, ”The purpose of the Art Center is to advance the interest, influence, and usefulness of the Arts in the community, to engage in the promotion from a vocational standpoint of fine and applied arts.” $100 for OAC members and $125 for non-members. ojaiartcenter.org Saturday 26 11am-12pm Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art "AS WE SEE IT" - ART TALK Each Art Talk will include members of the Ojai Studio Artists talking about their work. They might focus on their inspiration, technique(s), methods, or background. September 26: Rex Kochel, Linda Taylor, Carlos Grasso, Jeff Mann ojaivalleymuseum.org/art-talks Saturday 26 2-4pm Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts OPENING RECEPTION American Ceramic Society Southern California Chapter Presidents' Show - Past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces within ceramic art of the 20th century In the Beato Gallery Through November 8 beatricewood.com Saturday 26 2-4pm Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts OPENING RECEPTION Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild Logan Gallery The Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fiber arts, with a focus on weaving and spinning. Through January 9, 2027 beatricewood.com Sunday 26 4:30-6pm Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art TOWN TALK Author Mimi Slawoff will be here to talk about, and sign, her new book 100 Things to Do in Ventura County Before I Die. A reminder of all the great places to explore right here in our own backyard. $5 general admission; buy your ticket at the door. Free for OVM Members. ojaivalleymuseum.org/town-talks >>>>>>> ----- >>>>> ---- >>> 
Stephen Edwards - Glass Sculpture - https://stephendedwards.org -
Ojai Studio Artists
Goddesses by Maryann Cord - A workshop at the Beatrice Wood Center
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October
Saturday 3 10am-4pm Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts GODDESS WORKSHOP WITH MARYANN CORD "A day to explore the medium of sculptural clay and have fun creating, while delving into the ancient heritage of the Goddess. Participants will create their own small ancient goddess from clay, will learn hand-sculpting techniques including the use of the dowel in clay, and explore texture and mark-making using ordinary objects and stamps. Ancient earth-mother-goddess figures are among the oldest ceramics known dating back some 30,000 years. Participants will also explore the use of oxides, under-glazes and mason stains to add color and depth to the clay. If time allows, participants will be allowed the privilege to create and alter one goddess pressing from an original Beatrice Wood mold. The goddess you create during the workshop includes the cost of kiln firing and will be fired and made available for pickup at a later date." beatricewood.com/workshops Friday 9 5pm-7pm Ojai Valley Museum FREE OPENING RECEPTION OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS (OSA) ANNUAL TOUR "Guests can meet the artists, view an exhibit featuring work by all participating tour artists, and pick up tour brochures and maps.Tickets for the full weekend are $25 and provide access to all open studios. Ticket revenue goes toward OSA’s work in supporting the arts, including awards and mentorships for high school students at schools across the Ojai Valley." "Meet more than 60 participating artists, explore a special exhibition featuring work by every tour artist, and pick up your tour map and brochure. The reception offers a wonderful introduction to the artists and their work." www.ojaistudioartists.org/ Saturday 10 Sunday 11 Monday 12 10am-5pm Ojai Valley Museum and various other places OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS (OSA) ANNUAL TOUR "A self-guided exploration of private artist studios throughout the Ojai Valley. A beloved Southern California tradition, the three-day tour invites visitors into the working studios of more than 60 accomplished artists. Discover an extraordinary range of original artwork—including painting, sculpture, fiber art, mosaic, collage, jewelry, glass, prints, ceramics, and mixed media—in the unique spaces where creativity comes to life. From tucked-away backyard studios to rustic workshops nestled in the hills, each stop offers a personal connection with Ojai's vibrant artistic community. Tour tickets are $25 and provide admission to all participating studios throughout the weekend. Ticket sales directly support Ojai Studio Artists' mission, including scholarships, awards, and mentorship opportunities for high school art students throughout the Ojai Valley." www.ojaistudioartists.org/ Saturday 24 10am-4pm Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts ZOOMORPHIC RATTLE WORKSHOP WITH MARYANN CORD "Join Maryann Cord for a day of creating modern day artifacts based upon her Cypriot Antiquities Series. Ancient artifacts show that the rattle has always held an important place in the civilizations of just about every culture. For many the rattle is regarded as the dwelling place of great spirits and ancestors. These rattles pay homage to ancient art from Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean dating back as far as 2000 BC. They represent quintessential Cypriot fusion of indigenous traditions and elements assimilated from the ancient Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans who one after the other controlled the island through its history." beatricewood.com/workshops >>>>>>> ----- >>>>> ---- >>> Check out this section for CONTINUING exhibitions: Farmer and the Cook Solo Exhibition Rex Kochel OSA artist Rex Kochel known for his quirky, dynamic, blind drawings, exhibits 25 watercolors from his travels. Through October 2. farmer-and-the-cook.com Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation "Silver Linings" Katie Van Horne Katie Van Horne is a renowned artist mainly known for her figurative paintings and drawings. This recent body of work shows a new genre for the artist: abstract paintings. Through (tbd) cgbfoundation.org Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art "As we see it" Group Exhibition - Ojai Studio Artists An annual event from the OSA group This year’s group exhibition will feature more than 60 artists working in a variety of mediums and styles. August 20 through October 12 ojaivalleymuseum.org >>>>>>> ----- >>>>> ---- >>> 
"RGB Form" by WYATT AMEND - Stoneware, High Fire Glaze - in "As We See It" at the Ojai Valley Museum
"Planet Awaha'y" by Christopher Noxon, Acrylic on linen panel in "As We See It" OSA show at the Ojai Valley Museum of Art
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ART WORKSHOPS, EVENTS and CLASSES are offered periodically at the locations listed below.
More workshops in art, crafts, and creative activities occasionally offered around town at various other venues. Check the social media posts.
• BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS beatricewood.com • 805.646.3381
• CAROLINE GLASOE BAILEY FOUNDATION carolineglasoebaileyfoundation.org • 805.633.9188
• FIRESTICK POTTERY STUDIO firestickpottery.com • 805.272.8760
• OJAI ART CENTER OjaiArtCenter.org • 805.646.0117
• OVA - Ojai Valley Artists OjaiValleyArtists.com • 805.646.5682
• OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART ojaivalleymuseum.org • 805.640.1390
• SUMMER CAMP shopsummercamp.com • 805.861.7109
• TAFT GARDENS AND NATURE PRESERVE taftgardens.org • 805.649.2333
• THE VILLAGE ARCHIVE thevillagearchive.com •
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 and their membership, and attend their celebrated seasonal Studio Tours. ojaistudioartists.org
An essay in the book"Ojai Studio Artists - 3 Decades" offers a reflection on the group. www.ojaihistory.com/artists-in-paradise/
The book is available at the Ojai Valley Museum book shop.
VISUAL ARTISTS REGISTRY Maintained by the Ojai Valley Museum, the Visual Artists Registry is open and free to all visual artists working in any medium and living in the Ojai Valley. A precious resource for identifying and documenting the presence of over one hundred and ten artists having their home and studio in Ojai. www.ojaivalleymuseum.org/artist-registry
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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.
More workshops in art, crafts, and creative activities occasionally offered around town at various other venues. Check the social media posts.
• BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS beatricewood.com • 805.646.3381
• CAROLINE GLASOE BAILEY FOUNDATION carolineglasoebaileyfoundation.org • 805.633.9188
• FIRESTICK POTTERY STUDIO firestickpottery.com • 805.272.8760
• OJAI ART CENTER OjaiArtCenter.org • 805.646.0117
• OVA - Ojai Valley Artists OjaiValleyArtists.com • 805.646.5682
• OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART ojaivalleymuseum.org • 805.640.1390
• SUMMER CAMP shopsummercamp.com • 805.861.7109
• TAFT GARDENS AND NATURE PRESERVE taftgardens.org • 805.649.2333
• THE VILLAGE ARCHIVE thevillagearchive.com •
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 and their membership, and attend their celebrated seasonal Studio Tours. ojaistudioartists.org
An essay in the book"Ojai Studio Artists - 3 Decades" offers a reflection on the group. www.ojaihistory.com/artists-in-paradise/
The book is available at the Ojai Valley Museum book shop.
VISUAL ARTISTS REGISTRY Maintained by the Ojai Valley Museum, the Visual Artists Registry is open and free to all visual artists working in any medium and living in the Ojai Valley. A precious resource for identifying and documenting the presence of over one hundred and ten artists having their home and studio in Ojai. www.ojaivalleymuseum.org/artist-registry
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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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