
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Nonprofit Corporation (OPAC) proudly celebrates Downtown Oxnard’s designation as a California Cultural District by the California Arts Council, a prestigious state recognition honoring the district’s vibrant creative community, long-standing commitment to the arts, and growing role as a regional hub for cultural activity.
The designation is part of the California Cultural Districts program, established through Assembly Bill 189, which identifies areas of concentrated cultural activity that contribute to economic vitality, cultural preservation, and tourism. Downtown Oxnard was selected through a highly competitive statewide process, with 74 applications submitted and only 10 new districts awarded.

