QUILT RAFFLE 2013 "Baltimore Album Quilt" Hand Appliqued by Heidi DeCapua, Judy Hooper, Glenda King, Susan Leech, Sheryl McArthur, Ann Scanlin & Jane Weirick. Quilted by Dee Angus from a design from Linda Causee for Leisure Arts. 68" x 68" Estimated Value: $3,000 $10 per ticket or $25 for 3 tickets Winning ticket will be drawn March 31st. Winner need not be present to win. The Quilt will be viewable at the Ojai Valley Museum form Jan. 19-Mar. 31 Venue: Ojai Valley Museum.  Website

The 2012 Studio Tour is a feast for art lovers: a journey involving 46 artists and 42 studios located throughout the sumptuous Ojai Valley. New features this year: a guided "Concierge Tour" option along with the traditional self-guided tour, plus surprise musical guests. Twenty-nine years ago, three nationally recognized Ojai artists — Bert Collins, Marta Nelson, and Gayel Childress — were inspired to invite art lovers and collectors into the studios of several fine artists for a weekend celebration of art and creativity. That first year, twenty-four artists opened their studios. From this core group, the Ojai Studio Artists emerged. Since then, the second weekend in October has become a highly anticipated event with hundreds visiting the studios of the renowned Ojai Studio Artists, traveling at their own self-guided pace. For art lovers, it’s a unique opportunity to meet artists, develop relationships and expand collections. And all of this unfolds in the glorious setting of the Ojai Valley. This year, almost fifty OSA members are on the Tour, including six new members juried in after demonstrating the highest standards of professional excellence and achievement. Historically, the Tour has been self-guided, with participants deciding which studios to visit and doing so at their own pace. This year, we are introducing a guided tour option as well, the: CONCIERGE GUIDED TOUR, including Up to 12 studio visits selected by art expert guide, Transportation by Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours, Catered picnic lunch. $75 per person (choose Saturday or Sunday) Concierge ticket-holders may take the second day’s self-guided Tour at no extra charge. The Concierge Tour is designed especially for people who prefer guided tours, arranged transportation and/or just want to try something new! It will be offered both Tour days, with different Studios scheduled each day. The Concierge Tour will depart from the Art Center at 10 am each day, and return there by 5 pm. This option is very limited, and must be purchased well in advance. Online: The preferred method. Order at www. ojaistudioartists. org. General Tour Tickets: $20; Concierge Tour, $75. On Tour Days: Tickets will be sold at three locations below: $25. Studio of Patrish Kuebler - from 9:30 am to noon only 10908 Encino Drive (Exit Hwy 33 at Encino Ave) (B) Ojai Center for the Arts - Ticket sales & Maps all day, starting at 9:30 am 113 South Montgomery St. (Downtown Ojai) (C) Studio of Richard Franklin - from 9:30 am to noon only 11955 Sulphur Mountain Rd. (Off the 150 from Santa Paula and Hwy 126) Venue: Ojai Center for the Arts.  Website

The first exhibition at the Ojai Valley Museum in 2012 highlights the museum’s Libbey Glass Collection juxtaposed with contemporary glass works by seven regional artists: Brian Berman, Teal Rowe, Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend (Ojai); Doug Lochner (Oak View); Robert Eyberg, Helle Scharling-Todd, Michael Zelcer (Ventura). In addition, a private collection of antique American glass will be on view in an adjacent gallery. “American Glass Works” is an original exhibition organized and curated by Museum Director Michele Pracy and supported by the Exhibitions Committee of the Ojai Valley Museum. It is the first time in 44 years the museum has mounted an exhibition of glass works. The show pays homage to Edward Drummond Libbey, turn-of-the-century industrial glass mogul and Ojai developer. It also heralds the excellence of studio glass currently created by selected Ventura County artists. Fortuitously, the exhibition debuts on the 50th anniversary of the Studio Art Glass Movement in the United States, which was born in a garage on the grounds of the Toledo Art Museum in 1962. In celebration of this seminal, modern American art movement the museum will also debut its extensive collection of Libbey Glass donated to its Permanent Collection in 2010. The exhibited regional art glass will contrast with the industrially produced, utilitarian Libbey glass and will visually describe the myriad techniques of modern glass manipulation. This show is both an education on the history, properties, uses, and techniques relative to glass made in this country over several centuries and a visual delight. The Rotating Gallery will be alive with color, transparency, surface texture, and pattern; presenting two and three-dimensional pieces all fabricated with glass. Cut, beveled, stamped, molded, cast, fused, blown, leaded, solid core, and painted glass techniques will be on display with accompanying descriptive texts. Venue: Ojai Valley Museum.  Website

The first exhibition at the Ojai Valley Museum in 2012 highlights the museum’s Libbey Glass Collection juxtaposed with contemporary glass works by seven regional artists: Brian Berman, Teal Rowe, Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend (Ojai); Doug Lochner (Oak View); Robert Eyberg, Helle Scharling-Todd, Michael Zelcer (Ventura). In addition, a private collection of antique American glass will be on view in an adjacent gallery. “American Glass Works” is an original exhibition organized and curated by Museum Director Michele Pracy and supported by the Exhibitions Committee of the Ojai Valley Museum. It is the first time in 44 years the museum has mounted an exhibition of glass works. The show pays homage to Edward Drummond Libbey, turn-of-the-century industrial glass mogul and Ojai developer. It also heralds the excellence of studio glass currently created by selected Ventura County artists. Fortuitously, the exhibition debuts on the 50th anniversary of the Studio Art Glass Movement in the United States, which was born in a garage on the grounds of the Toledo Art Museum in 1962. In celebration of this seminal, modern American art movement the museum will also debut its extensive collection of Libbey Glass donated to its Permanent Collection in 2010. The exhibited regional art glass will contrast with the industrially produced, utilitarian Libbey glass and will visually describe the myriad techniques of modern glass manipulation. This show is both an education on the history, properties, uses, and techniques relative to glass made in this country over several centuries and a visual delight. The Rotating Gallery will be alive with color, transparency, surface texture, and pattern; presenting two and three-dimensional pieces all fabricated with glass. Cut, beveled, stamped, molded, cast, fused, blown, leaded, solid core, and painted glass techniques will be on display with accompanying descriptive texts. Venue: Ojai Valley Museum.  Website

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 5 to 7pm Hors d'oeuvres by Lorraine Lim No host wine bar Attendees will receive a gift donated by Libbey Glass Inc. $35 per person with pre-paid reservation Call 805-640-1390, Ext. 203 with AMX, VISA, MC or Discover  Email   Website

A Multi-Media Regional Art Show ----- Venue: Ojai Valley Museum. Free admission to all on Ojai Day, Saturday, October 15. 10 am-5pm. Artist Award Ceremony 4 pm.  Email   Website

Relive The Magic- A Concert to Benefit The Ojai Valley Museum! A musical tribute to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the new Libbey Bowl in Ojai! ----- Experience the music and magic of The Beatles and Rolling Stones with KRTH 101 legendary DJ Brian Beirne ----- Come to this family friendly event in the new Libbey Bowl for an evening of fun, memories and good old rock and roll.  Website

Several historic men were responsible for the founding and development of Ojai. Come and find out who they were and what they did.  Website

Several historic men were responsible for the founding and development of Ojai. Come and find out who they were and what they did.  Website

For the ninth consecutive year, the Ojai Studio Artists have collaborated for an exhibition at the Ojai Valley Museum, aptly dubbed MADE IN OJAI IX. The event kicks out this Thursday, April 28 and lasts through until Sunday, June 12. The group exhibition will feature pieces from fifty artists around the theme of “Know Hope” across a variety of media and interpretations. The works of art embody the concept that hope is the perseverance of goodness and an enduring belief in a positive outcome. Visitors are meant to capture the essence of how the idea of hope fills our day to day lives as well as pop culture, all with an uplifting message for the future.   Email   Website