In association with OMA’s new exhibition Color of Sound, celebrate the artistic spirit of creators who exist outside the mainstream art world, rewriting societal norms and definitions. Explore the methods of artists on the autism spectrum and others who are neurodivergent, taking a closer look at their intrinsic abilities and honest vision to make expressive works of art. Join Robin Douglas for a brief lecture followed by a hands-on workshop where you can draw and paint in free-thinking, intuitive and energetic techniques embodied by the Outsider Art world.  Limited space is available. This event will be held onsite at OMA in compliance with CDC, state, and county guidelines. Sanctioned social distancing will be followed and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required to be worn at all times.

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Members $40, Visitors $50

Members will need to sign in online to receive their discount.

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Limited space is available. This event will be held onsite at OMA in compliance with CDC, state, and county guidelines. Sanctioned social distancing will be followed and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required to be worn at all times.

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Pictured: Randomosity (detail) by Ikea Syance Wilson from the Color of Sound exhibition on view at OMA through July 11, 2021.

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Artist Alliance is taking the quarterly critique online. Viewing is open to both members and visitors, but sharing artwork is limited to Artist Alliance and Cultural Cohort members only.

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Click here to watch the critique from your computer, tablet, or smartphone on the night of the event. 

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Artist Alliance members will need to snap a photo of current work and submit it ahead of time to share with the group during the Quarterly Exchange.

Send a copy of the image prior to the event by following these simple steps:

1.  Make sure your image is a jpeg file and is sized to at least 1920 pixels on the longest side (just like we usually do for Online Juried Shows).

2.  Save and name your file as“Quarterly artwork_[YOUR NAME]”

3.  Email your image to Larry Vogel at lavogelart@gmail.com with the subject line“OMA Quarterly Critique: [YOUR NAME]”

 

Grab your brush, paints, and sense of adventure to join local artist Kate Joiner and her friends at the corner of SportFisher Drive and North Pacific Street for a fun and informative introduction to the exciting world of plein air painting. In connection with OMA’s upcoming Plein Air Festival on July 24-31, this no-pressure, group-based painting session will provide the necessary know-how to create your own work of art in the open air. Learn about outdoor painting techniques, recommended art supplies, and a few insider tips to get the best out of your plein air experience.  

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Members $10, Visitors $15

Members will need to sign in online to receive their discount.

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Limited space is available. Participants must provide their own materials and a recommended supply list will be shared prior to the workshop. Social distancing best practices will be followed and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required to be worn at all times.

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Pictured: West Street (detail) by Kate Joiner.

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Join OMA’s hotel special projects director, co-curator, and visual artist Rebecca Webb for an insightful conversation with San Diego-based artists Jennifer Luce, Michelle Montjoy, and Akiko Surai about the role art plays in activating communal spaces and community engagement. Learn about the artwork by each of these artists that will be featured in two newly-opened Oceanside beachfront hotels, The Seabird Resort and Mission Pacific Hotel, as well as the community-driven curation process for both sites. Through this discussion, we will explore their creative processes, unique contributions as artists, and common vision for art as a tool to bring us together in a shared environment. Your link to connect online will be sent in the confirmation email after you have completed registration.

Free

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 Pictured: Artist Akiko Surai in front of her work Pacific Stratum installed on the pool level of the Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside. Photo by Ruth Mims.

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