Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

09/03/2026

The first Deep Dive into Happy Valley Foundation history. No rabbit holes here, just an introduction to Annie Besant, who created the foundation with the purchase of the land in Upper Ojai in 1927.

09/02/2026

Yesterday we photographed works for our upcoming Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners exhibition, getting lost in the textures, colors, and patterns. We believe these detail views will give you a sense of the tactile experience these works offer. And these are just the scarves, maybe a placemat or rug here and there… Our motto at the Center is Life Is An Art, and with these works, you and your home are indeed one with the realm of art and craft… the eye, hand and heart.  The Opening Reception for both our American Ceramic Society of Southern California and Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild exhibitions is Saturday, September 26th, from 2 – 4 pm. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!

09/01/2026

Introducing a new series of reels: Deep Dives & Rabbit Holes, sharing research for a new book on the Happy Valley Foundation in conjunction with our 2027 Centennial Celebration.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

A romantic drawing by Beatrice Wood from 1917.

08/26/2026

Beatrice Wood discusses the Arensberg’s salons, heartbreak, and ceramic sculpture.

08/25/2026

The vessel as painterly sculptural form.

08/22/2026

“The Arensbergs’ apartment was a place where one could drop in at any hour of the night. Walter loved having people around him, and Lou was always gracious, quiet, and wonderfully supportive. She created an atmosphere where artists felt completely free to be themselves.” - Beatrice Wood, I Shock Myself

08/21/2026

The Center will resume workshops and performances in October. Our first workshop of the fall season will be Goddess: A Workshop with Maryann Cord. https://beatricewood.com/workshops/goddess_workshop_oct_2026.html

08/21/2026

Beatrice Wood discusses the impact of World War I on artists and the birth of Dada.