OVA Arts is located in downtown Ojai. The gallery showcases a variety of original art forms and…read morecontemporary crafts from local artists from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. They display and sell the varied artist's custom jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures, glass art, woodcrafts and much more. If you're looking for a special and unique gift or something for your own personal space, OVA Arts offers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind creations. They encourage visitors to leisurely browse and enjoy the in-house multitude of different mediums throughout the gallery.

I recently purchased a pair of earrings from Ova Arts. Specifically, from Susan Hugo of Bee Hive…read moreJewelry. Ova carries her creations. Within an hour of my purchase one of my earrings was gone. I believe it was the clasp that broke. I immediately contacted the store and was told to contact Susan directly. Per their instructions I sent her an email along with pictures and politely inquired about having another matching earring made. It has been a month, and I have not heard anything. The business card number listed is the phone number for Ova Arts Jewelry. Ova Arts has many beautiful creations, and I was very disappointed to have had this happen. Be cautious when purchasing any items as if something does happen, you will not get any assistance. Additionally, I would ask if something were to happen, that there will be no issue in getting some guidance in getting 1) a replacement or 2) repair.

I have to agree with all the 5 star reviews! It's the owner that made this already great gallery…read moreeven better. She took the time to explain the art, the history of the conversation of this historic home into the gallery, the legacy of Beatrice Wood and the inspiration behind the items in the gift shop. I bought some of the chocolates that are made locally in Ojai but I love the art on the packaging that I'm not ready to open them yet :) She also gave great recommendations for food and activities in Ojai. Thank you! Update: Ate a chocolate bar. I just need to tell you all how delicious it was!

Was there yesterday and didn't have time to view the gallery but was following the street signs to…read moretheir chocolate sign. They make and sell a line of chocolates that is simply amazing. The owner provided great information about the artist who inspired their chocolate. Can't wait to go back and buy more chocolate and walk the gallery.

Friendly and talented staff made me feel welcome…read more I can't wait to show my paintings to the local art community.

great gallery for local artists. non profit voted best gallery in Ventura County. check their…read morewebsite for current hours & info. Camarilloartcenter.org.

Clay Gurus is a clutch little spot in Ventura. All the goods that I needed! Nice staff. I'll be…read moreback!!

10/10 experience! Shawn and Josh are so knowledgeable and willing to help. They have had all the…read morethings I am looking for.

I'm rounding up from 3 1/2 stars to 4 for several reasons. First, because this is another stop in…read morethe Passport 2 History book, and the hostess was delighted to see us bring in the Passport. Kudos! Second, the hostess / cashier was extremely welcoming, informative, and gracious. She was happy to see us, which is always a nice feeling. She let us know that there was a group meeting down in the basement about to get started in 7 minutes, but that we could go down there to see a collection of weavings on display. We popped down to check them out. While not mind-blowing, it was a fairly extensive grouping of closely woven pieces of varying size and design. Back up on the main floor they had their current traveling exhibit of artwork from the collection of the Mullin Automotive Museum. The varied works of photography and paintings in various media are as striking as the autos that inspired them. Well worth experiencing for those who love the sleek lines and elegant components of classic cars. Having been to the Mullin, I don't remember the artwork as much as the cars, which suggests that highlighting the art is a worthwhile endeavor. Because these works were not the property of the Carnegie, but rather on loan, photography was not allowed. Up on the second floor, selfies only were recommended, but photos of the museum's permanent collection were okay. The current selections are of the plein air style, with emphasis on California subjects. Cornelis Botke (husband of Jessie Arms Botke, noted Ventura County painter) is represented with one of his landscapes. I thought I recognized the Botke name. Jessie Arms Botke's works are currently featured at the Santa Paula Art Museum. There is a fair amount of unused space, especially on the second floor. Portable display walls could be utilized to expand the number of works available to see. I suppose lighting could be a challenge, but they could surely figure it out. The building itself, in neoclassical style, was the former Oxnard City Library. It presents a grand facade in downtown Oxnard, adjacent to Plaza Park. Free parking in their own lot and adjacent streets. We saw a fashion photo shoot happening out front when we arrived, and it does make a statement as an architecture background. I understand that it's a popular place for photography. As we were leaving, the hostess mentioned that around the corner is their "Artist in Residence" venue, and suggested that we check it out. The current group of pieces there are mostly focused on photographs, and are vibrant, youth-focused, and often raw in emotion and subject matter. Worth checking out, especially for anyone who thinks that art museums are "stuffy".

It says this place was open until 5 today but when I walked up no evidence of other people or being…read moreopen... no closed sign just empty. It is a beautiful old building and I hope it's going to stay that way and do something... Just know if you come here it may say open online and not be.

There are commercial galleries run by an owner, and there are coöp galleries. Gallery 113 is a…read morecoöp, which means every gallery host you encounter is a working artist, very likely one with art in the current monthly show. And what variety of art: oils, watercolors, pastels, ceramics, high quality bin prints and original notecards, all reasonably priced. A gem in the middle of Santa Barbara.

All local artists, very affordable, fine art, cards, ceramics and more. Open from 11:00-5:00 daily…read more Closes at 2:00 on Sunday.

"Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery" sounds like a boring documentary, but it is in fact a cute,…read moreinteresting art gallery. It doesn't take a long time to visit - unless of course you're feeling spendy - but it's a pleasant stop in a beautiful walkable part of Santa Barbara. The art is modern, and on my visit I enjoyed a nice display of geometric art in front and some cool optical illusion art in a room with a giant bead curtain in the back. The middle room held more picturesque art, paintings with people and scenes of bustling cities. That's as descriptive as I can wax as I am no art critic, but Sullivan Goss is definitely worth a look if you're in the mood for a quick diversion.

This is a very sophisticated and charming art gallery. There are varied styles of art, ranging from…read moreimpressionist to postmodern to folkish, and they have a small book selection as well. I stumbled upon it on my way to the Arts and Letters Cafe. (One must walk through the gallery to get to the cafe - see my review) I found all the pieces to be thought provoking, whether I cared for the art or not. My favorite item, hands down, was a metal sculpture of a rhino the size of a terrier. (I have a friend who collects rhinos, and he would just love this) The gallery is about half a block up from State Street. If you're in the Santa Barbara area, I highly recommend checking it out and the cafe.

I love this boutique.... The owners are amazing, kind, and friendly. We have bought several gifts…read moreand have gotten a tour of the little boutique and looked at all their art. In the back of the store you'll find people's prayers and its amazing to see their set up. We have left little prayers ourselves. You should definitely stop by and visit.

A small family-owned, religious-themed store primarily focused on "Angel" artifacts…read more The store didn't hold any interest for me until it was pointed out that it held a makeshift shrine of an estimated 20,000 post-it notes filled with prayers & best wishes for others in need. While I wish I would have written something more eloquent, the sincere thought was there as I took a moment to pen a 'get well' post-it for a fellow Yelper who is battling cancer: http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=sIz02nAyQIrDtFavxZtfTQ