The Ojai Valley Museum has selected its final exhibition of the year, entitled “Ojai Celebrates Art III,” which runs October 7 through December 31, 2010. An in-house museum committee of art professionals reviewed over 100 artworks submitted by 64 regional artists. The OVM committee ultimately chose 57 artists for the exhibition.

For the third consecutive year, artists working in Ventura County were invited to participate in “Ojai Celebrates Art.” This year’s theme is open, with winning artwork to receive cash awards. Media in two and three dimensions were submitted. The selected artworks include glass, paint, ceramics, photography, wood, and metal. Miniatures to over-sized pieces are included at all price ranges. This is a varied art experience not to be missed!

Specially invited judges Tim Schiffer, Director/Ventura County Museum and Ojai’s Khaled Al-Awar, Owner/Primavera Gallery, will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from among the 57 exhibited artists: one prize per artist for one stellar work. The criteria for bestowing the cash awards are stringent and based on quality and excellence of art execution.

Instead of an opening reception for the exhibit, an awards and presentation ceremony is organized for Ojai Day, October 16th from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Ojai Valley Museum. Admission to the museum will be free to the public on October 16th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to see the exhibit as well as attend the award ceremony.

For additional information please contact the museum at (805) 640-1390.