Ojai Open Studios Art Tours

October 7-9, 2023

Ojai Art Center
113 S. Montgomery St.
Free, ojaistudioartists.org

Celebrating more than 30 years Ojai Studio Artists Annual Tours include Spring & Fall Tour -- 100% of proceeds from Fall Tour and Reception Raffle benefit Outreach and Scholarships. Photo: Artist Ted Gall is shown at work in the studio.

The annual October pilgrimage to the artistic heart of Ojai now brings 1,000 people to over 60 artists' studios to see their latest creations, view works in progress and enjoy a weekend of fine art and conversation. The fall is a glorious time of year in Ojai, with studios spread throughout the valley with the artists' gardens full of autumn colors.

For many years now, the second weekend in October has been a frenzy of creative activities throughout the Ojai Valley with the Ojai Art Center on Montgomery St as its hub. The Ojai Art Center will display an exhibition of works by the Ojai Studio Artists, host the Artists Reception Saturday night and be the starting location where visitors can view a sample of work by each artist participating in the Ojai Studio Artists Tour that weekend.

Over 60 studios throughout the enchanting Ojai Valley will be open each day from 10am to 5pm, with artist demonstrations at select studios.

This year there's a special exhibit, "Finding Light," at the Ojai Valley Museum.

The Gala Reception takes place Friday, October 8, 2021, 7 p.m. at the museum. The event is both an opportunity to socialize with OSA artists and a fundraiser  benefiting the OSA Art Outreach and Scholarship Funds.

About Ojai Studio Artists
The organization's mission is to encourage interest and excellence in the arts through organizing the annual Ojai Studio Tour and Made in Ojai exhibit; to raise funds for scholarships; to facilitate the exchange of information and promote art education through community outreach. Ojai Studio Artists is a California 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation focused on arts education in the visual arts.

Other Ojai festivals & events include:

Ojai Wine Festival held usually in June, Ojai Storytelling Festival in May, Ojai Word Fest which is a recently added event, and many more events annually.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.