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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS |
EVENTS |
august, 2025
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Art After Dark
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Behind Exhibition
Big Read
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brooks
CA Fibers 2016
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Radakovich
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Rosas
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Event Location:
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101 Cafe
Aqua Cafe
Ashton Gallery @ Art On 30th
Barnes & Noble Oceanside
Beside the Oceanside Pier
Brooks Theatre
Buccaneer Park
Buccanneer Beach
Buddy Todd Park
Buena Vista Garden
Buena Vista Lagoon
Buena Vista Lagoon East
Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Cape Rey Resort
Cheryl Tall’s Studio
Chicano Park
Corner of Sportfisher Drive and North Pacific Street
Corner Pizza Oceanside
Cream of the Crop
Downtown Oceanside
El Camino Country Club
Elena's Crepes at Artist Alley
End of South Pacific Street
Estate Sale Warehouse
Front Porch Gallery
Guajome Regional Park
Hello Betty Fish House
Heritage Park
Heritage Park & All Saints Church and Cemetery
Iconic Oceanside Location
James Hubbell House
KNVS Restaurant & Bar
L Street Gallery
MiraCosta College
Mission San Luis Rey
New Village Arts Theatre
North Coast Rep Cafe Gallery
Oceanside Airport
Oceanside Civic Center
Oceanside Farmers Market
Oceanside Harbor
Oceanside Harbor Office
Oceanside Museum Of Art
Oceanside Pier
Oceanside Pier - South Jetty Near Bathrooms and Tower 12
Oceanside Strand and Roberts Cottages
OMA West At The Seabird
Online
Real Surf
Roberts Cottages on the Oceanside Strand
Scott Bruckner Studio
Sea Hive
Seabird Resort Oceanside
Seaside Flowers and Gifts
Shafer Street
South Jetty Near Bathrooms and Tower 12
Sparks Gallery
Star Theater
Star Theatre
The Cup Oceanside
Top Gun House
Tremont and Pier View Way in downtown Oceanside
UCSD
Virtual - Zoom
WATERFRONT PARK

Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's
Event Details
FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience.

Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.
Surfboard Stories & Cyanotypes
Inspired by Oceanside’s surf culture, join us on August 3 to decorate mini surfboard cutouts with paint, stencils, and personal symbols. Plus, you can also make your very own cyanotype to paint using the sun! Ride the creative wave with us!
Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next!
These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last.

Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Details
Join us on Free First Sunday for the closing celebration of The Art of Autism: A Different Lens. The program will start with an inspiring conversation
Event Details
Join us on Free First Sunday for the closing celebration of The Art of Autism: A Different Lens.
The program will start with an inspiring conversation and Q&A between exhibition curator Debra Muzikar and neurodiversity consultant Alexander Plank, offering insights into the creative processes and perspectives behind the exhibition. Then, guests are invited to meet the artists, explore the gallery at their own pace, and dive deeper into the bold, expressive works.
Celebrate neurodiverse creativity through connection, insight, and discovery.

sun03aug6:00 pm8:00 pmAUGUST | Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Virtual - Zoom
Event Details
Join Artist Alliance from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all
Event Details
Join Artist Alliance from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Content Advisory: This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.

Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Details
Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. ‘’21st Century Impressionist
Event Details
Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas.
‘’21st Century Impressionist Paintings”
After 150 years of Impressionism, artists today still use the “fleeting moment” of sensation to create spectacular painting results. We will use a broad spectrum of techniques to achieve these optic phenomena.
A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Space is limited. Register today!


Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Buena Vista Lagoon
2202 S. Coast Highway
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote There are docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely spot. Ample parking and restrooms available inside the nature center. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
There are docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely spot. Ample parking and restrooms available inside the nature center.Open to All Levels!
Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape.How to Participate:
- Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/
- Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun!
Become an Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/

tue19aug6:00 pm9:00 pmAUGUST | Artist Alliance Quarterly Critique6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
Artist Alliance members, along with their guests, are welcome to engage in a group art share and critique, aimed at fostering professional growth. Not yet part of the
fri22aug5:30 pm7:30 pmTaste of Art Workshop | Abstract Painting5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Abstract Painting Immerse yourself in loose and lively, gestural,
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Abstract Painting
Immerse yourself in loose and lively, gestural, and large expressive paintings to create a mood, dream, or emotion.
All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun!

Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
This exhibition will explore art that has emerged from the surf-culture lifestyle and surfing’s influence on artists. Everyone who has experienced the feeling of riding a wave understands just how
Event Details
This exhibition will explore art that has emerged from the surf-culture lifestyle and surfing’s influence on artists. Everyone who has experienced the feeling of riding a wave understands just how hard it is to describe that incredible sensation, referred to as “stoke”. It seems that only through creative self-expression can surfer-artists capture the essence of stoke and the inspiration that can be found between the surfer and the wave. Artists who surf may take this creative energy in many directions and may explore subjects outside of surfing and surf culture. This joint exhibition will feature a variety of media, from traditional art making methods to works in resin, murals, surfboards, graphic art, sculpture, or fabric, all with the goal to convey the creative power that all artists experience, on or off the wave.
Learn more about Surf Art: Exploring Southern California's Coastal Culture: https://oma-online.org/surf-art/Join us Saturday, August 23, from 5:00–7:00pm for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions The Space Between: Texture Studies by Denja Harris, FABULOUS FIBER, and Surf Art: Exploring Southern California's Coastal Culture. Discover and connect with fellow artists, dedicated curators, and a vibrant community as you explore the art and stories of Southern California artists in three new exhibitions at OMA.

sat23aug5:00 pm7:00 pmFeaturedEXHIBITION CELEBRATION | AUGUST 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Details
Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions: The Space Between: Texture Studies by Denja Harris
Event Details
Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions:
The Space Between: Texture Studies by Denja Harris
Fabulous Fiber
Surf Art: Exploring Southern California's Coastal Culture
Discover and connect with fellow artists, dedicated curators, and a vibrant community as you explore the art and stories of Southern California artists in three new exhibitions at OMA.

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