OXNARD — The Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association is proud to present “Re-Dial: In Memoriam of the Payphone,” a one-night-only art reception on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 519 South C Street, Oxnard, CA. This free public event celebrates the imaginative spirit of 11 local artists who reimagined abandoned payphones throughout downtown Oxnard, turning relics of the past into striking works of street art.
“Re-Dial” honors not only the visual creativity behind these pieces but also the cultural memory of the public payphone — once a lifeline in urban streetscapes, now a near-extinct artifact. The exhibition will feature photographs documenting each transformed payphone, capturing the collective energy of the project.
Adding to the night’s artistic tribute is an exclusive 805-area screening of the award-winning short documentary, “It’s for You: Ephemeral Art & the Death of the Public Phone,” directed by Ryan Steven Green, documentary filmmaker from Los Angeles. Known for his Instagram archive @PayphonesofLosAngeles, Green’s work explores the intersection of public infrastructure, nostalgia, and creative reclamation.
“We’re thrilled to host this celebration of public art and cultural storytelling right in the heart of downtown,” said a Abel Ramirez Magana, Executive Director for the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association, who coordinated the project. “These artists are reclaiming space, recharging conversations, and reminding us that even the most obsolete objects can inspire new connections.”
Doors open at 6:00 PM with the film screening beginning at 7:15 PM. The event will include refreshments, a chance to meet the artists, and an opportunity to engage with downtown Oxnard’s growing creative scene.
For more information, please visit downtownoxnard.org or follow @downtownoxnard on social media.
About the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association The Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association is the nonprofit organization managing a Property-based Business Improvement District (PBID) encompassing 32 blocks in the historic City center. Established in 2001, the PBID has helped fund key programs for the revitalization of downtown such as maintenance, public safety, marketing & events, and streetscape improvements. PBID programs have helped attract new businesses and investors to downtown.
Creative Collaborators:
Irene Ramirez, Bonny Butler, Interface Children & Family Services Street Outreach Program, Moon River Enigami, Alexis Provencio, Andrea Mendoza, Jesus Delgadillo, Andrea Sanchez, Juana Martinez, Qori Moorhead, and Rodrigo Jaimes.
Event Details What: Art Reception – Re-Dial: In Memoriam of the Payphone When: Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: 519 South C Street, Oxnard, CA Admission: Free and open to the publicHosted by: Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association Featuring: • Photographs of transformed downtown payphones by 11 local artists • 805-exclusive screening of It’s for You by Ryan Steven Green • Artists meet-and-greet + refreshments