Ojai Mystique is the much-anticipated return of one of the Ojai Valley Museum’s most popular exhibitions.
It will be on view from April 17 through August 9, 2026.
Long celebrated for its golden light and serene vistas, the Ojai Valley has inspired generations of artists. Ojai Mystique continues this tradition, inviting nineteen artists from across the region and beyond to immerse themselves in the landscape and translate their impressions into two paintings: a large masterwork and a smaller companion piece.
Together, their works form a vivid dialogue between artist and place—where the intimacy of direct observation meets the expansiveness of personal expression—offering interpretations that reveal the enduring beauty. The exhibition invites viewers to experience Ojai anew, through the eyes, hands, and hearts of those who find endless inspiration in its landscape.
Exhibiting artists: John Cosby, Steven Curry, Carolyn Lord, Kim Lordier, Jennifer Moses, Charles Muench, John Nava, Michael Obermeyer, Jesse Powell, Ian Roberts, Ray Roberts, Dave Santillanes, Dan Schultz, Frank Serrano, W. Jason Situ, Alexey Steele, Sarah Vedder, Anne Ward, Wendy Wirth.
Ojai Mystique is curated by Jennifer Moses and Dan Schultz.
Ojai Mystique 2026
Landscape Paintings by 19 Nationally Renowned Artists
Ticketed Preview Reception, Thursday, April 16, 6-8 pm.
Tickets can be purchased for $50 and include a catalog of the exhibition, hors d’oeuvres, white wine, and a walk-through of the exhibition with master framer, Chris Kirkegaard. Many of the exhibiting artists will be in attendance. Tickets are limited. Details about purchasing coming soon.
Free Public Opening Reception, Friday, April 17, 5-7 pm
Event Programs Saturday, April 18:
Downtown Paint-Out, 9 am - 12 noon.
Artists Talk, 1:30-3:30 pm with Carolyn Lord, Michael Obermeyer and Wendy Wirth.
Events in conjunction with this exhibition:
Town Talks, Occasional Sundays, 4:30-6 pm
$5 Admission, free for current Museum Members
April 26: Husband and wife exhibition artists, Ian Roberts and Anne Ward, share their lives as artists, their work, and their careers.
May 31: Exhibition artist Sarah Vedder discusses her inspiration, painting style and methodology.
June 28: Master framer, Chris Kirkegaard, leads a discussion and walk-through of the exhibition.
July 26: Exhibition artist, John Nava speaks of his careerand life as an artist.
Third Fridays, 5-7 pm, free Admission
May 15: Painting Demo with exhibiting artist, Ann Ward
June 19: Painting Demo with exhibiting artist, Steven Curry
July 17: Painting Demo with exhibiting artist, Frank Serrano
Photographs from 2023/24 Ojai Mystique exhibition
