Our 6th Art in Nature Fundraiser celebrates eight resident artists from Ojai and Ventura who have spent the 2025-26 season embedded within the landscape of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. Their work does more than reflect the beauty of this place; it serves as a bridge between the human experience and the intricate ties to our environment.
When you contribute by buying a ticket, you are doing more than supporting a single program; you are sustaining the entire ecosystem that makes an artist's work possible. The Art in Nature Residency is at the center of our mission to EXPLORE the relationship between us and nature. Proceeds from each ticket ensure that the artists who come to create here have a functional environment: cleared paths, maintained facilities, and the human support necessary to bring their visions to life. By funding the Conservation Endowment Fund 501c3 non-profit, steward of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve, you are directly investing in the collective effort that makes the residency possible and supporting our local artists in their career development.