CMATO, which stands for the California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks, is a gathering spot where individuals engage in conversation and share their thoughts. CMATO hopes to educate and motivate the local community through engaging and thought-provoking encounters with the visual arts. Every day, we work hard to provide opportunities for people to interact with art, ideas, one another, and one another.
By becoming a member of CMATO, volunteering your time, or donating to the organization, you are helping us in our mission to enrich our community through the presentation of a wide variety of art exhibits, the implementation of innovative and multifaceted programming, and the provision of free admission to all visitors. Because of your assistance, the Museum will continue to be a vital part of our community. In addition, it will continue to be dedicated to the education and inspiration of visual artists.
Our Story
The California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks was established in 2008 by the Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation (CLVFF), a charitable organization committed to promoting community-minded activities and initiatives for residents of Agoura Hills Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village. CMATO serves the communities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village. CMATO was first established in 2008 and received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in the same year. Before that, the organization was known as the Regional Art Museum. California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks became known simply as CMATO in 2010. In September of 2015, it had its first public art display with ART OF GEOMETRY: Sculptures by Betty Gold.
In 2018, CMATO relocated from its previous home adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza to a facility in The Oaks that is 5,500 square feet in size. This relocation resulted in a significant expansion of the organization’s exhibition space, educational programs, and community events.
Mission
CMATO’s mission is to use the transformative power of art to educate, inspire, and elevate the human spirit via the following means:
- We are presenting and showing original and influential works of art.
- Offering learning opportunities and activities that encourage participants to a diverse group of individuals
- People are given a space to congregate and a forum to discuss their respective perspectives while they are in attendance.
Vision
The California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks is a prestigious cultural institution that may be found in the middle of California’s Central Coast. Its goal is to promote curiosity and a thirst for knowledge by providing opportunities for people to engage in the visual arts.
Please call 805-405-5240 or visit their website for basic information and inquiries. Check out the next article.