Ojai Arts Commission unveils 'Welcoming Table' and 'Evo 3'
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Stainless steel sculpture “Evo-3” at Sane Living Center on Matilija Street.
By the Ojai Arts Commission
Ojai’s Arts Commission has unveiled two new public art installations this year — the reclaimed Thomas Fire “Welcoming Table and Benches” at the Ojai Valley Inn, and “Evo 3” at Sane Living Center on Matilija Street. Made possible by the city of Ojai’s Public Art Program — often called 2% for the Arts — both artworks exemplify how public art not only enhances private development, but also intrigues, delights, inspires and generates community dialogue.
Art show opening reception to benefit Ojai Raptor Center
An art show benefiting the Ojai Raptor Center will be held Sept. 1 through 30 at the Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. The opening reception will be Sept. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Ojai resident wins poster contest
Twenty-year Ojai resident Kim Paul — a poet, musician and artist — received an honorable mention, in the national Peace, Love, and Posters, design contest. Posters from the “Peace, Love & Posters” competition, commemorating the iconic Woodstock poster and visually expressing values of kindness, community and aspirations for the next 50 years will be on display at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located on the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
Ojai Studio Artists explore 'Origins' at museum
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“Paper Doll” by Patrish Kuebler
This year brings some exciting changes for the Ojai Studio Artists. “Origins,” OSA’s annual exhibit, will open Aug. 16 at the Ojai Valley Museum and run through the annual fall tour in mid-October. All are invited to the opening reception with the artists Aug. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30. p.m.
McLean to perform at Libbey Bowl on Aug. 16
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Don McLean
New York native, Don McLean will perform at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl on Aug. 16, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Have a cold one with photo group
Cool down in mid-August with Carl Volpe in his presentation, “Shooting in the Cold and Snow,” hosted by the Ojai Photography Community on Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. in Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai. The OPC invites the public to this free event.
80 words for 80 years story contest
The Ojai Art Center Literary Branch is announcing its 80th Anniversary Short Story Contest Fundraiser, “80 Words for 80 Years.”
Cluche: serving award-winning art
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Patricia Cluche with her plein air landscape oil painting, titled “Porter Trail,” which won the Director’s Award at the Ventura County Fair.
Patricia Cluche, “The Painting Chef” at Ojai’s Marche Gourmet, comes out on top with the Director’s Award for her plein air landscape oil painting “Porter Trail” at this year’s Ventura County Fair. It’s another feather in the cap, or should we say “toque,” for this passionately creative artist.
Ojai's Third Friday Aug. 16 first in fun
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Valerie Sage Townley’s “Tunas"
Ojai’s Third Friday event Aug. 16 will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. OVA Gallery, one of the founders of this popular event, will highlight the work of jeweler Susan Hugo, ceramist Vera Maguire, and painter Valery Sage Townley. OVA’s live music will be provided by guitarist Francisco DeLeon.
Artist to give talk, and demonstration
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Internationally known ceramic artist Rutanne Tudball
Members of the Ventura County Potters Guild, interested artists, and public are invited to a two-hour demonstration and talk by internationally known ceramic artist Rutanne Tudball on Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Santa Paula Museum of Art’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N. 10th St.
Have a laugh Aug. 16 in Ojai
The Comedy/Party Thing returns to Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 W. Ojai Ave., No. 102, on Friday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. with a whole new ridiculously riotous roster. Hosted by Noah Lashly, comedians include Nora Crawford, Ally Dixon, Hannah Langley, Stella Slaughter, Gideon Wabvuta and Riley Westling. Tickets are $10 at the door and online at www.kimmaxwellstudio.com.