Grantee Database
OXNARD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CORPORATION
Grant Year
2023-24
Grant Program
Impact Projects
Award Amount
$21,250.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) will fill the visual arts void in Oxnard by formalizing an exhibition space at The Mexican Consulate, providing rotating exhibitions, printed catalogs, gallery talks, and other public programs for residents and the Consulate’s 96,000 annual visitors from the Central Coast of California.
Due to budget cuts, the City of Oxnard’s Carnegie Art Museum closed in 2019 and remains closed to this day, leaving residents without a public venue to appreciate/ engage with visual art.
Curated by artist and educator Rafael Perea de la Cabada, the Consulate Gallery: 1) showcases artwork that speaks to Mexican/American and Latinx beauty, culture, traditions, and issues, 2) provides opportunities to local artists, and 3) makes a government building more welcoming.
Organization Summary
OPAC, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing dynamic cultural and community programming at the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center and beyond. As a creative hub in Ventura County, we present a diverse array of events, performances, and educational opportunities that bring people together through the power of the arts.
Our programming spans from large-scale mainstage productions and campus-wide festivals to intimate workshops and lectures, ensuring there is something for everyone. We proudly showcase both emerging and established local and international artists, fostering a vibrant cultural scene that enhances Oxnard’s creative landscape. Through our initiatives, we provide vital arts education, engagement, and entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
Signature Events
Sight + Sound Film Festival – Celebrating independent cinema and music.
Día de los Muertos (Free!) – Honoring tradition with music, dance, and altars.
Native Plant Festival (Free!) – Exploring creativity and indigenous flora.
RescueCon (Free!) – Where animal welfare meets the arts.
Asian American Pacific Islander Festival – Showcasing AAPI heritage and creativity.
IchigoCon – A celebration of gaming and anime culture.
Chelita Festival – Arts, music, and micheladas in a lively atmosphere.
Signature Programs (All Free!)
Family, Children’s & Teen Art Programs – Hands-on creative experiences.
DJ & Audio Engineering Programs – Training the next generation of music professionals.
Art-as-Wellness – Encouraging mental health through the arts
Gallery at the Mexican Consulate – Showcasing cultural and visual arts.
Community Engagement & Public Art – Bringing creativity into public spaces.
Through these programs and events, OPAC strengthens community connections, nurtures artistic expression, and ensures the arts remain accessible to all.
Organization
OPAC
Address
800 Hobson Way
Oxnard
93030
County
Ventura
Region
Central Coast
Phone
(805) 385-8147
Congressional District
California's 26th congressional district
State Assembly District
38
State Senate District
19
