A gallery of artists representing the soul of the local art community
Frequently Asked Questions
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Monday – Thursday 11am – 5pm
Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm
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Over 40+ local artists
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We are a group of local artists in Ventura County and Santa Barbara.
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OVA Arts is not a co-op. OVA Arts has 6 owners who are artists and in the gallery along with the 40+ local artists.
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Currently we aren’t offering any classes or workshops but sign up for our newsletter to keep informed of our upcoming events.
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OVA Arts is in the arcade downtown Ojai, CA. 82 miles Northwest of Los Angelas and 33 miles East of Santa Barbara.
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Ojai (/ˈoʊhaɪ/ (listen) OH-hy; Chumash: ’Awhaỳ) is a city in Ventura County, California. Located in the Ojai Valley, it is northwest of Los Angeles and east of Santa Barbara. The valley is part of the east–west trending Western Transverse Ranges and is about 10 miles (16 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide and divided into a lower and an upper valley, each of similar size, surrounded by hills and mountains. The population was 7,637 at the 2020 census, up from 7,461 at the 2010 census.
Ojai is a tourism destination known for its boutique hotels, recreation opportunities, hiking, and farmers' market of local organic agriculture. It has small businesses specializing in local and ecologically friendly art, design, and home improvement. Chain stores are prohibited by city ordinance to encourage local small business development and keep the town unique.
The name Ojai is derived from the Mexican-era Rancho Ojai, which in turn took its name from the Ventureño Chumash word 'Awha'y, meaning "Moon". The city's self-styled nickname is "Shangri-La" referencing the natural environment of this health and spirituality-focused region as well as the mystical sanctuary of the 1937 film adaptation of James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon.
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The Ojai Chamber of Commerce has a great site that includes restaurants and places to stay. www.wheninojai.com
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There are some artists that do not want photos taken of their artworks. There is a list by the register. Please inquire before taking any photos.