Ojai Art Events and Openings

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, please visit the websites of the main local venues for a list of their respective art events.
ojaivalleymuseum.org -- ojaistudioartists.org -- beatricewood.com -- OjaiArtCenter.org -- https://www.ojaivalleynews.com/local-events/

Jennifer Moses - Sun Gazing - 36” x 44” Oil on Linen Panel - Ojai Mystique exhibition - At the Ojai Valley Museum through August 9th

Stephen Edwards - Glass Sculpture - https://stephendedwards.org - Ojai Studio Artists (OSA)

Heidi Bradbury at OVA Arts

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*** THE OJAI PLAYHOUSE
A historic, beautifully restored downtown community theater specializing
in independent cinema, classics, new releases, and occasional artist Q&As.
An art house in the grand tradition of cinema and the Ojai spirit of community, the PLAYHOUSE is Ojai's cultural oasis.

145 E Ojai Ave.
[email protected]
805.646.1011
ojaiplayhouse.com

Pam Grau - A Woman's Painted Journey - Santa Paula Art Museum

July

Thursday 2
12-5pm
canvas and paper
keith vaughan
british (1912–1977)
oil paintings
Admission is free.
Thursday to Sunday Noon to 5pm
On view through August 16
canvasandpaper.org

Saturday 11
10am-5pm
Ojai Studio Artists - OSA
The Second Saturday event
FREE - self-guided tour
Download list of participating artists and map at their website
ojaistudioartists.org

Sunday 19
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.
Bring your own drawing supplies.
ojaivalleymuseum.org

Sunday 26
4:30-6pm
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
TOWN TALK
In conjunction with the current OJAI MYSTIQUE show, exhibiting artist John Nava speaks of his career and life as an artist.
ojaivalleymuseum.org

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August

Friday 1
5-7pm
Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
OPENING RECEPTION
free admission, sips and snacks.
In the Realm of Spiders
Curated by Cassandra Jones
An exhibition about the world of spiders
Through December 8
ojaivalleymuseum.org

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ONGOING scheduled events:

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

FREE + FUN every month!

AN ART HOUSE in the grand tradition of cinema and the Ojai spirit of community, the OJAI PLAYHOUSE is a cultural oasis in our town. 145 E Ojai Ave. - 805.646.1011 - [email protected] - ojaiplayhouse.com

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CONTINUING exhibitions:

Ojai Valley Museum of History & Art
Ojai Mystique
PAintings by 19 nationally renowned artist. Exhibiting artists: John Cosby, Steven Curry, Carolyn Lord, Kim Lordier, Jennifer Moses, Charles Muench, John Nava, Michael Obermeyer, Jesse Powell, Ian Roberts, Ray Roberts, Dave Santillanes, Dan Schultz, Frank Serrano, W. Jason Situ, Alexey Steele, Sarah Vedder, Anne Ward, Wendy Wirth. An invitational exhibition curated by Ojai painters Dan Schultz and Jennifer Moses.
On view through August 9
ojaivalleymuseum.org

Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
Lauren Hanson: Natural Reflection
On view in the Beato Gallery through July 11
beatricewood.com

Farmer and the Cook
Rotating Solo and Group Exhibitions by local artists.
farmer-and-the-cook.com

Ceramic Vase by WYATT AMEND - https://wyattamendceramics.com - Ojai Studio Artists (OSA)

Christopher Noxon, Awaha'y 4, Acrylic and oil, 48 x 36 at the Ojai Valley Museum of Art

Eucalyptus Vase by LAUREN HANSON ceramics exhibition in the Beato Gallery - the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts until July 11

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 other venues.
• 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
• SUMMER CAMP  shopsummercamp.com •  805.861.7109
• TAFT GARDENS AND NATURE PRESERVE taftgardens.org • 805.649.2333

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
https://ojaihistory.com/artists-in-paradise/ An essay published in "Ojai Studio Artists - 3 Decades"

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. 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.