Ready to pull off the most elegant “heist” in town? The Ojai Art Center invites art lovers and thrill-seekers alike to its annual fundraiser, The Great Art Theft, happening Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 4–7 p.m. on The Ojai Art Center’s patio.
For $100, you can take part in this daring (but perfectly legal) art caper and walk away with a treasure. Local artists have generously donated original works—including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and more—each valued far beyond the ticket price.
How it works:
Every $100 ticket is both your entry to the gala and your golden ticket into the drawing. Names are called one by one, and when it’s your turn, you get to “steal” your favorite piece of art from the collection. With so many stunning works to choose from, the suspense builds with every draw!
Event Details:
- Exhibition Dates: Now through September 21, 2025 (stop by the Art Center Gallery and choose your favorites in the hopes you can “steal” it on Sept. 21.
- Gala Date: Sunday, September 21 st , 2025 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Ojai Art Center, 113 South Montgomery Street, Ojai
- Tickets: $100 each
This event is more than just fun—it’s vital. Proceeds go directly to supporting the Ojai Art Center, California’s longest continuously operating multi-disciplinary art center, now celebrating 86 years of creativity, culture, and community. Don’t miss your chance to commit the perfect “crime”: taking home extraordinary art while supporting the arts in Ojai!
For tickets and more information, visit www.ojaiartcenter.org or call 805-646-0117.
About The Ojai Art Center:
Founded in 1939, the Ojai Art Center is the longest continuously operating multi- disciplinary art center in California. Dedicated to fostering artistic expression in all its forms, the Center is a vibrant hub for visual, performing, and literary arts in the Ojai Valley. With a proud legacy of supporting local talent and offering programs in art, dance, film, literature, music, photography, theater, and youth engagement, the Center continues to be a cornerstone of creativity and community.
