Santa Barbara & Ojai, California — Things to Do

Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts (Ojai)

History

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The studio and permanent collection of Beatrice Wood (1893–1998) — potter, Dada muse, and Ojai's most extraordinary resident. one of the moving small art spaces in California, and the strongest cultural argument for spending a second day in Ojai. Call ahead; hours vary seasonally.

Why It’s Worth Your Time

The studio and permanent collection of Beatrice Wood (1893–1998) — potter, Dada muse, and Ojai's most extraordinary resident. one of the moving small art spaces in California, and the strongest cultural argument for spending a second day in Ojai. Call ahead; hours vary seasonally. Check official reservations, road conditions, water quality, accessibility, seasonal closures, fire weather, and event schedules shortly before visiting.

What Stands Out

  • Studio of Beatrice Wood (1893–1998) — friend of Marcel Duchamp, muse of the Dada movement, died aged 105
  • Preserved exactly as she left it: the most intimate artist's studio experience in California
  • Lustreware ceramics combining Hindu, Dada, and folk art influences — a completely original body of work
  • Guided tours by director Kevin Wallace: context that transforms a gallery visit into a life-in-context experience
  • $5 admission · $10 guided tour — the best value 90 minutes in the Ojai Valley
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