OMA Home > Newsletters > Spring-09 ART AFTER DARK The inaugural “Art After Dark” was a huge success with over 500 people in attendance. OMA wishes to thank Harney Sushi for their sushi, Stone Brewing Company for beer donation, DJ Danny Massure for his amazing music, and Harry Hamernick for teaching mini drawing workshops. Peter Schwartz video DJ Danny Massure OMA lobby Erin, Lauren. Erin & Miguel Don’t miss the next “Art After Dark” on Friday, May 22nd from 7:00-10:00 p.m. You can view two stimulating art exhibitions, Lowbrow Art: Nine San Diego Pop Surrealists and Institutional Wellbeing: An Olfactory Plan for Oceanside Museum of Art and enjoy the best DJ music in San Diego all in the modern setting of this Orchid award-winning museum. Enjoy multimedia entertainment and hands- on art making activities designed for a lively young adult audience. Admission to “Art After Dark” is $15, or $10 for OMA members and includes complimentary sushi from Harney Sushi, beer from Stone Brewing Co. and specialty wines. Admission is at the door. There are no reservations. 333 PACIFIC RECEPTION Special thanks to 333 Pacific and the Cohn Restaurant Group for hosting a martini and hors d’oeuvres reception to benefit the museum. Guests were treated to beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and the Oceanside Pier and a custom designed OMA martini created especially for the occasion. Gail DeSalvo RENT OMA FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT  Oceanside Museum of Art is the perfect place for your special event. The museum is available for weddings, holiday events, cocktail receptions, elegant dinners and business meetings. Call for a tour of this Orchid award-winning building and terrace. For rental information please contact Teresa Ellis 760.435.3724, teri.omaonline@yahoo.com. OMA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS, 11/1/08 - 1/31/09 Elaine Antoniuk, Carlton & Eileen Appleby, Bonnie Bayham, Gwenn Beope, Tracy Black, Rick Blake, David Branfman, Mr. & Mrs. Briggs, Carolyn Brown, Patricia Bullock & Peggy Vasquez, Christy Bundy, Alice Byrne & Richard Brown, George & Barbara Byrne, Ira & Jane Carlin, Gary & Joan Carlson, Suzanne Carter, Levi Casias, Joey Chavez, David J. Clark, David & Lesley Cohn, Mr. & Mrs. Leigh Cohn, Allen & Laura Coleman, Lyn Corder & Al Somit, Deborah Daubenspeck, Margaret R. Davis, Margaret Delaney, Dean DeLaurentis, Karen Dellinger & John Vivrett, Mimi DeMirjian, Alice Diamond, J. David Drielsma, Olgard & Betty Dubbert, George & Judy Edwards, Geraldine Edwards, Floyd Elmore, Lise Epprecht & Georgia Jenks, June Ewing, James Farrell, Judi & Mark Faulkner, Blanka Filipek, Jennifer Flynn, Marilyn Frogartt, Bond & Janet Germain, Richard & Lisa Gilbert, Marie Chapan Giordano, The Goldsmith Family, Emily Gonzales, Mildred Ruth Gordon, MD, Judith Grace, Scott Guhin, Joe & Beverly Hale, Candice Hartman, Lisa P. Hamilton, Don & Marie Haskell, Steve Herman, Patricia A. Hunter, Ginny Ito, Jeff Olsen, William & Mary Junge, Chris & Lisa Kelly, Kenneth & Marie Kieft, William & Marian Knowles, James La Grone, Kristin Lamar, David & Susie LaMothe, Kit Lathrop, Tom & Joyce Mauro, Shirley McCulloch, Dave & Maggie McPheeters, Janet Means, Janet Molnar & Adrienne Banks, Guadalupe Monteros, Linda Moran, Nina Morse, Phil & Julie Needleman, Carol Nilsen, Mr. & Mrs. Dan O’Rourke, Laura E. Pasquale, Beth Patri, Ms. Willie Porter, Sergio Preciado, Michael W. & Edith S. Quinlan, Andrew & Lee Ratta, Susie Raymond, Ron Reilly, Dr. & Mrs. H.R. Rinderknecht, Cassandra M. Romero, Melody Rood, Denise Saiz, Elizabeth Schuessler, David & Heather Schulz, Deborah Scurano, Ms. Carol Shakter, John & Janet Shannon, Dr. & Mrs. H.L. Sims, Julian H. & Jean Smith, Ned & Mina Smith, Susan J. Sowell, Eric & Jennifer Suchman, Krasna Svoboda, Janice Taylor, Pauline V. Teague, Sylvia Teske, Joan C. Tonn & JoAnn Moody, Mr. & Mrs. Trim Bach, Suzanna Adame Valdez, Colleen & Tom Veneri, Dorothy Wall, Jean Wayne, Dr. & Mrs. Robert Welstand, Carol T. White, Jennifer L. White, Ron & Charlotte White, May Wong, Lisa Wright, Elsie & Tom Zalinski, Judy Zibbell OMA MEMBERSHIP NEWS Are you a new member? Join us for a New Member Welcome and Docent Tour Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. and bring your friends who may be interested in joining OMA. You will have an opportunity to learn about the museum, meet other new members, and find your niche in the organization. Refreshments will be served. No reservations are required. Volunteer opportunities available. OMA’s annual Patron Party is planned for May 28th. Mark your calendar for this festive cocktail party recognizing annual members at the Patron and President’s Circle levels. Invitations will be mailed late April. Upgrade your membership now to be invited to this event. Call the museum at 760.435.3720. OMA ARTIST ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTIST IN YOU The OMA Artist Alliance has been very active since the begining of the new year. Members participated in hanging an abstract exhibit at the Jazzercise corporate headquarters, with a reception planned March 26th. A new exhibit of member art is at the OMA School of Art, where several open houses are planned throughout the year. Oceanside Art Gallery will again present an Artist Alliance exhibit March 13th with a reception from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Artist Alliance will hold an informal meeting on March 22nd from noon-3:00 p.m. at the School of Art to discuss framing and enhancing their art. Members may bring one piece of art for critique or help in framing and exhibiting. The Artist Registry has a new home in the OMA Museum Store. Members may submit two single 8.5”x11” pages (bio & samples of work) for inclusion in the registry, please bring pages to the museum. If you are interested in participating with other local artist members of the Artist Alliance or if you are a member and not currently receiving emails regarding the- se activities, please email Bev Stuber,Coordinator, bastuber@dslextreme, or call her at 760.732.0399. FROM THE DIRECTOR: We who work in art museums are often so focused on producing our next exhibitions and programs (and finding the funding needed to produce them) that we fail to observe the cumulative effects our institutions have on the communities we serve. Museums are transformative. They change communities by celebrating the creativity of both the individual and the community itself. Exhibitions also help people become comfortable seeing things through another’s eyes - a remarkable skill that builds tolerant and peaceful neighborhoods that truly value diversity. In a very short period OMA has led a wave of change that has transformed Oceanside and Coastal North County into a vibrant center of Southern California culture. Your gift can sustain our progress during these challenging times. Please use the attached envelope to make a generous contribution to the 2009 Annual Campaign. Now, more than ever, we need your help. Skip Pahl Executive Director FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITIONS: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Parker Gallery, an exhibition space located on the 2nd floor of the museum which highlights the richness of the contemporary art scene. By changing exhibitions every other month, viewers will be exposed to a range of local talents working in a variety of media. Each exhibition will also feature a Meet the Artist event, helping to bring artists and their communities together. We hope you can join us! Commesso: Made in America “Gemstone Fine Art” March 2 – May 1, 2009 Meet the artist Dennis Paul Batt, Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m. The intricate pictures featured in this exhibition were created from a variety of hard and semi-precious stones chosen for their unique pictorial possibilities. Commesso involves the fitting of stones side by side to create a design. Cell Memory by Valentyna Roenko Simpson May 4 – July 2, 2009 Meet the artist, Saturday, June 20, 2 p.m. Roenko’s fiber portraits address the concept of cell memory and the potential DNA holds for unlocking the secrets of human ancestry. Dr. Teri Sowell Director of Exhibitions and Collections OMA WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GIFTS IN KIND Sandra Chanis Discount Print, museum equipment Rudy & Elizabeth Van Hunnick Museum equipment Carolyn Mickelson Creative Designs, graphic design Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group Jazz series wine and hors d’oeuvres Blick Art Supplies “Family Art Day” supplies Harney Sushi “Art After Dark” sushi Stone Brewing Co. “Art After Dark” beer Aretoy “Family Art Day” supplies Quilt in a Day “Family Art Day” supplies DJ Danny Massure "Art After Dark" music JOHN STEIGER 1920-2008 The museum has lost a dear friend, neighbor and supporter dedicated to Oceanside’s progress and civic programs. As a leader in the community, John Steiger was a former City Council member, former president of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, founder of the Oceanside Boys and Girls Club and the Oceanside Yacht Club. He was president of the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation which founded the Oceanside Museum of Art and he was our neighbor across the street in the Steiger Building where he maintained his real estate business. John was an ardent supporter of the museum with his wife Mary and together they were presented with the museum’s Medal of Distinction at the 2007 Museum Ball for their significant contribution to the success of museum. A great storyteller and jokester, John was a charming gentleman and we will miss him. SPECIAL THANKS To Ray and Sara Botts for their generous gift, a much needed upgrade to our public address system. Don't forget to check our CALENDAR for other events. 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