About
Ojai Studio Artists (OSA) is a creative community of 70+ artist members who work in a variety of media including: painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, photography, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics and fiber arts. Our ranks include artists known around the world as well as emerging talents, all working together to promote art awareness, support student education and celebrate the vibrant creative legacy of the Ojai Valley.
The Annual Open Studio Tour, featuring all members of the group, is the longest running art tour in California. It always takes place on the second weekend of October. This event allows visitors many views of the beautiful Ojai Valley and up-close and personal contact with the artists and each creative process. Artists also open their studios February through August for one-day Second Saturday Tours featuring just 6-14 open studios in individual neighborhoods and easily toured in one day.
Founded over 40 years ago, Ojai Studio Artists is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization united by a shared purpose: to promote art awareness, support student education, and uphold the artistic legacy of Ojai. EIN 20-4958788.
2026 OSA Board Members
Co-Presidents: Christopher Noxon, Julie Empson
Formere President: Brian Berman
Vice Presidents: Sandy Treadwell, Vera Long
Treasurer: Gayel Childress
Secretary: Lisa Skyheart Marshall
Membership: Sooz Glazebrook
Exhibitions: Duane Dammeyer
Website/Newsletters: Julie Grist
Scholarship: Susan Stinsmeuhlen Amend , Co-Chair: Dorte Bistrup
Mentorship: Kristen Clawson
Fundraising: Lucinda Yates
Finance: Douglas Teiger
Photography: Marie McKenzie, Pam Grau
Reception: Virginie Snyder
Membership Activities: Bhagvati Khalsa
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OSA supports the community in:
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Student scholarships - OSA awards grants to art students from Nordoff High School in Ojai, with awardees exhibiting their work at the Ojai Valley Museum and helping young creatives develop their practice. This past year seven students received $10,750 in grants. Over the years OSA has funded close to $300,000 in scholarships.
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Mentorships - OSA provides real-life mentorship experiences for students who want to sharpen their craft working alongside OSA artists, or learning about the business of art.
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Classroom work - OSA artists volunteer their time and energy to teaching in primary and secondary classrooms in the Ojai Valley, providing exposure to art that may otherwise be unavailable given school budgets and faculty.
Ojai Studio Artists operates almost entirely on volunteer effort. Producing these events is a tremendous undertaking and fundraising is always a challenge.
This year, we hope to raise enough funds to improve our outreach, scholarship programs and publicity so our tours and the artists behind them can thrive and the community will have continued access to Ojai's artist studios and creative spaces, ensuring Ojai remains a mecca of the arts in Southern California.
Your Support Makes a Difference
If OSA has inspired you, moved you, or given you a meaningful connection to art—please consider making a tax-deductible donation online below. Or mail a check to OSA, 1129 Maricopa Hwy, #243-B, Ojai CA 93023.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for believing in the power of art!
With Gratitude, The Ojai Studio Artists, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization