With support from the California Arts Council, PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON will bring 7 world renowned and culturally diverse storytellers and two sign language interpreters to the 21st Annual Ojai Storytelling Festival. CAC’s contribution will cover the artists’ fees, and travel expenses as well as the sign language interpreters’ wages.
Since 1995, Performances To Grow On (PTGO) has presented audiences of all ages with educational, imaginative, and engaging performances that encompass a variety of artistic and cultural traditions through renowned national and international artists and touring companies. Performances To Grow On has a strong commitment to arts education as evidenced by its program of assemblies, workshops and field trip performances for schools in Ventura County.
PTGO’s eclectic programming provides enrichment to a very diverse audience from a variety of incomes and cultures by offering multi-cultural events that celebrate the history and diversity of the community. Our name. Performances To Grow On, says it best. No matter what your age, we believe in the power of live performance to expand our boundaries, to connect with others and to foster self-discovery The 20 years of the organization’s existence speaks not only to the stability and high regard the public entrusts in PTGO, but is a strong indicator of the need for arts education in our schools.

