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1995 Was A Big Year...
Storytelling is the most powerful, subversive, rebellion tool humans have. -- Noa Baum, Storyteller Performances To Grow On was created...
Cassandra Cotham
May 17, 20251 min read
NEA Reverses its Decision to Fund Arts Organizations: What It Means for the Ojai Storytelling Festival and Why We’re Not Giving Up
For years, the Ojai Storytelling Festival has received support from state and regional agencies that are funded in part by the National...
Kara Lakes
May 6, 20253 min read
Celebrate the Spoken Word: National Share a Story Month
May is National Share a Story Month, the perfect time to celebrate what we do at Ojai Storytelling Festival! Whether you’re spinning wild...
Kara Lakes
Apr 28, 20252 min read
Autism Advocacy
I have just been made aware of the statements made by Robert Kennedy about Autism. That it destroys families- they'll never pay taxes, go...
Kara Lakes
Apr 23, 20251 min read
New! Live Online Workshops!
Ojai Storytelling Festival Adds Live Virtual Workshops to its Lineup Ojai, CA –February 22, 2025– To celebrate its 30th birthday,...
Kara Lakes
Mar 7, 20252 min read
We're Turning 30! 🎉 🎂 🥳
This year, Performances to Grow On is celebrating a major milestone – our 30th anniversary ! 🎉 For three decades, we’ve been dedicated...
Kara Lakes
Jan 1, 20252 min read
Ojai Storytelling Festival - FAQ
1. What is the Ojai Storytelling Festival? The Ojai Storytelling Festival, produced by Performances to Grow On, is a four-day event...
Kara Lakes
Oct 21, 20245 min read
Ojai Storytelling Festival Returns for a Weekend of Enchantment
Ojai, CA – September 4th, 2024 – The Ojai Storytelling Festival is set to captivate audiences once again with a mesmerizing weekend of...
Kara Lakes
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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