Open Door Studio Welcomes You
Opening doors for artists of all abilities
Opening its doors in 2021, we are proud to serve the Ventura County community by providing a gallery and studio space for local arts operated by a team of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing quality life and work experience. We promote art, diversity, and inclusion.
All group classes, commissions, and sales directly benefit the artists and support the studio.
You are the Key.
About
As the only creative studio such as this in Ventura County, we attribute our reputation to the lasting relationships we’ve developed and successful projects we have collaborated on with our team of artists of all dis/abilities. We believe that every artist should have the opportunity to share their talents - and we have created a safe space to make that happen.
Our Services
We offer a creative, safe space for artists to make, showcase, and sell their artwork.
Artist Residency Program for artists of all abilities
Open Door Studio is a mentorship program for artists with all abilities. Local mentors serving the autism (and other intellectual and developmental) and arts communities teamed together to create Open Door Studio & Gallery in Oxnard, CA. Our team of resident artists of all abilities operate the gallery featuring local artists’ works - including theirs, of course! We actively promote inclusion, diversity, and the arts in Ventura County.
Many people with autism and other Intellectual and developmental disabilities communicate & connect through art. Whether your goals are to turn your hobby into a business, experience new things, explore new art mediums, or grow your resume and work experience, there is a place for you at Open Door. If you or someone you know is an artist or entrepreneur looking to join a team of peers and mentors, we are here to empower, create opportunities, develop talent, and provide real work experience as an artist - all while building friendships and having fun. Open weekdays from 10am-4pm, both online & in-person.
Gallery Shows & Boutique featuring local artists
We want all of our customers to experience the impressive level of professionalism when working with Open Door Studio. Show and sell your work in our weekly and monthly instillations made up of of local, inclusive, and diverse artists.
Opening Hours
Come Visit
Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat & Sun: By Appointment Only
"Open House" Every Thursday 10am - 1pm
(During the Oxnard Farmers Market)
Upcoming Events
Sat, Aug 14Open Door StudioAug 14, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMOpen Door Studio, 329 W 5th St, Oxnard, CA 93030, USAFun for the whole family! Recreate a masterpiece while you study that artist. All supplies & instruction included. Parents welcome to join or sit in on the class, or free create using our art supplies! Valuable, fun class for artists of ALL abilities. Please no small children.- Sat, Aug 21Open Door StudioAug 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMOpen Door Studio, 329 W 5th St, Oxnard, CA 93030, USAFun for the whole family! Recreate a masterpiece while you study that artist. All supplies & instruction included. Parents welcome to join or sit in on the class, or free create using our art supplies! Valuable, fun class for artists of ALL abilities. Please no small children.
Sat, Aug 28Open Door StudioAug 28, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMOpen Door Studio, 329 W 5th St, Oxnard, CA 93030, USACarnival themed Fundraiser showcasing the winning pieces from our County-wide Art Contest. All ticket sales, games, & fair food sales will benefit Open Door Studio’s mentorship program & community outreach efforts, promoting inclusion, diversity, & local arts.
Roxanne Trujillo
Art Director
Tess Zufolo
Director of Operations
