Since 2008, Vita Arts Center has been a cornerstone for quality art education, impactful community outreach, and vibrant exhibits. We connect Ventura to enriching art programs with a special focus on the families that live in our immediate neighborhood. In the primary community we serve, 46% of households are below the poverty level and 75% are Hispanic. Our outreach strategies aim to ensure that our entire community has access to quality arts education and programming.

Vita Art Center’s high-quality enrichment experiences in the visual arts are taught by local teaching artists, each specializing in their area of expertise, sharing their knowledge and passion with our community. With 20 programs per week, we provide students with a solid foundation in art. Students develop critical-thinking skills, creativity, visual literacy, self-esteem, and an appreciation of art. By teaching fine art skills, we equip students with the tools they need to express their creative voices. We’re committed to breaking down barriers through scholarships, free programming, and mentorships.

Our facilities include four galleries, a dedicated teen exhibition wall, a ceramics studio, and an outdoor classroom, creating a vibrant space for learning and expression.

Vita Art Center hosts 16 exhibitions annually that blend local and international talent. We inspire and educate the community via school trips, workshops, and tours. Our Teen Programs include Friday Night Studio, Ceramics, Metalsmithing, Summer Intensives and volunteer opportunities. Our Youth Programs offer after-school activities, summer camps, on-site school programs, and family art workshops aimed at fostering early artistic engagement. For adults, Vita Art Center presents a range of opportunities, from ceramics studio classes and memberships to wellness-themed arts programming and workshops in Metalsmithing, painting, drawing, and sculpting.

Vita Art Center is dedicated to enhancing lives through the arts, championing inclusion, and nurturing creative potential across all ages.