Shopping at Human Arts Gallery was probably the highlight of our day out in Ojai. It is a cross between an art gallery and a gift shop nestled in downtown Ojai. My husband bought a one-of-a-kind watch at there many years ago and he's had non-stop compliments on it ever since. We returned today and drooled over beautiful/unique wall art as well as fascinating cast bronze sculptures by local artist, Ted Gall. In the end we only bought birthday cards (they have some greats in that department too!), and will certainly return. read more

Human Arts Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - Ojai, California

Out of what I saw on this street/strip this was one of my favorites. The place reeked of artists' wares. I wished I could have bought something there but artists work can cost a lot, as they should. They had amazing artisan jewelry, whimsical and labor intensive. There were your silken/colorful clothing, wonderful to the touch and eyes. Unusual and wearable. There was furniture, that was not only handmade but painted in pictures. I could eat it all up it was that good. read more

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This is a really cool art gallery/shop in the main arcade in Ojai. I'd window shopped soooooo many times but never been in until recently when I was browsing with a friend. We went through the entire store and they have an amazing aray of crazy, gorgeous art stuff. Lots of sculptures and décor pieces, but also stunning jewelry pieces. I want to go back when I'm by myself and find out how much those rings I liked were. I got the feeling they were probably out of my price range but I couldn't tell as the prices were tucked away. Usually a sure sign of higher cost. ;P read more

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I have found Human Arts to be one of the best places to purchase gifts for family and friends in Ojai. They have an eclectic assortment of hand crafted jewelry, humorous animal prints, scarves and some of the most ornate glassware from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Absolutely stunning! I bought a set of wine glasses as a gift for newlyweds and they were overcome with joy due to the uniqueness of the design. Every time I peruse through this enchanting gallery I always find something special whether it's for myself or someone else. read more

Absolutely fantastic selection of "local" artists from across the country. They may not all be local to Ojai, but they are local where they live. The creativeness emanating from the pieces inside is incredible. Super unique, super creative and super cool. I found some pieces from an artist I bought a piece from years ago and added to my collection. I also got the most awesome glass globe - holographic, absolutely memorizing. I added it to my collection. I also bought the funniest wine holder and preserver. They have all kinds of items at all kinds of price points, from handmade kiddie socks, to wall art, to clothes...you name it...even furniture. The owners are very nice as well and we enjoyed speaking with them and learning about the various artists whose work was on display. If you are in Ojai, you must stop in here. You'll be glad you did. read more

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While the items are nice, the owner (a husband and wife team - we dealt with the husband) is a complete a-hole. As he was packaging our purchase, when told where we live - he insulted our home-town (saying that if we live there, we must not be too picky). I figured - alright, a dark sense of humor. No worries. 2 minutes later, he made a anti-Jewish "joke." Since we bought multiple items, I asked: "will you make us a deal?" He said no - I said no problem. The "joke" was - when I told him I was Jewish, he said "no wonder you asked for a deal." Don;t let the name mislead you - this is not a gallery. More like a mid-range funky jewelry store for tourists. Advice: we are spending our hard-earned money on your overpriced crap - at least pretend to be a decent human being. BTW, the wife was very nice. Makes you wonder what such a loser is doing with n such a nice lady. read more

This is a really cool place to shop and browse. Unique gifts, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, kitchenwares, decorative arts. You will want to win the lottery, though, because the items that tempted me most were pricey. Then again, maybe I have expensive tastes. read more

Of all the little gift shops in Ojai, this one had the most soul! The owners carefully curate their selection of artworks and you can tell. Every single thing in this store is really special, and the owner will tell you about each artist and their process if you wish. We ended up getting a gift for my husband's parents - a glowing glass orb made by Glass Eye Studio. They had so much more I wanted to get, though! The jewelry alone is so unique and special. Some of the gift shops in Ojai can veer towards the cheesy-hippie aesthetic, and though there were definitely things in this store that weren't my style, nothing is cheesy or clichéd, everything has a beauty and craft to it. The owners are artists themselves, which I really love. We will definitely be back here again! read more

Love Human Arts Gallery! They feature some of the amazing local Ojai artists and they have beautiful (and affordable) jewelry too! The owners are wonderful too. read more

Much of the stuff wasn't really to my taste, but some pieces were cool and prices seemed pretty reasonable. I was a little disappointed when I found some pieces I liked out and found out they got them from NY, I was hoping it would be local artists. read more

Engaging selection of unique pieces. Worth a slow browse. Excellent selection of gifts for those with everything.

Love the variety of handcrafted pottery, jewelry, clothing, and art. This is my fave Ojai gallery!

Gorgeous little shop with home decor/artisan works/clothing/jewelry from local artists. This shop makes you want to browse for hours! The husband and wife owners were super nice and engaging with customers. I wanted to buy a silver ring and they showed me several options by various artisans including the wife, but none were quite right. I literally went to every other store in Ojai that sells jewelry looking for what I envisioned, but Human Arts was the closest to what I wanted, so I went back and asked if they could make me something custom. They said of course and that they could also mail it to me at home (L.A. area). We discussed those options and the wife listened to all my wishes, then modified an existing piece so I could buy it right then and there. I love having something handcrafted as a memory of a trip, and this also holds a memory of a delightful store. You can tell the owners really care about what they are selling! read more

Very very fun gallery, not your usual inventory. Beautiful one of a kind material, quite expensive but worth it if you have that kind of disposable income (I don't- but looking is free!). I asked about a couple of lines just because they were so innovative I really wanted them to be successful. read more

Owners were very welcoming and the store has a lot of fun, unique and cool stuff. It's very inspirational to browse if you are an artist... You will leave wanting to get crafting! read more

I go into Human Arts every time I am in Ojai. They carry some of the best examples of American Fine Craft I have seen. I've always found the work they carry to be some of the best examples of their medium. Some of the work they carry is thought provoking and whimsical. Over the years I have purchased many pieces from the Katz's. Hallie has wonderful taste and is very helpful explaining about the jewelry and textiles. When I decided to order a second piece of David Marsh furniture, from Human Arts ,Stan was very helpful doing a special order. read more

This is a gallery I always visit when in Ojai...the reason? This is the classiest gallery in town and I always learn so much about the art, the artists and such a rich array of jewelry, ceramics, wood, and fabric too. The owners really care about sharing information that can't help but make you appreciate the work these artists create even more. This is a must place to go for holiday and special presents. My closest friends always want to know when I am bringing them something from Human Arts! Love you guys and totally enjoying my new purple leather bag :)....from Long Beach read more

My wife and I visit Ojai 3-4 times a year and our first stop is always Human Arts. Hallie and Stan, the owners, are not only extremely personable and charming, but also totally knowledgeable about the artists they represent and so eager to share their info. They seem to have a knack for finding interesting craftsmen with unique work not seen everywhere. It's always such a pleasurable, fun experience and we're particularly pleased when we can do ALL our holiday/gift shopping with them. Fabulous jewelry, wooden pieces, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, glassware.. Whimsical & sophisticated. Enjoy. read more