Ojai Studio Artists was formed in 1983 by several prominent artists in the Ojai Valley. Every year, thousands of art lovers and collectors come to Ojai for the famous Ojai Studio Artists' Tour. The Ojai Studio Artist's is a non-profit corporation promoting arts education. In 1993, OSA initiated its youth scholarships program with proceeds from Tour ticket and raffle/ auction sales, sponsorships, and private donations. To date, OSA has given more than $125,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs. In 2006, Ojai Studio Artists incorporated as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit community education organization working year- round, to promote art awareness. With the decline in public money for arts education, OSA has taken up the cause of preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the importance of the arts within the region.<ref name="ojaistudioartists" />
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