BECOME A MEMBER OF OMA

A membership is more than just free annual admission and discounts on programs. OMA members are part of a larger family who enjoy art and cultural experiences. Add membership to Artist Alliance at any level to connect with creative peers. So join at the level that best suits your interests and find out where you belong. If you are interested in a business or corporate membership, click here for more information about the levels and benefits.
ADD ARTIST ALLIANCE TO ANY LEVEL
Artist Alliance $20
(per person)
in addition to any membership level*
> Add Artist Alliance
To Your Membership or Renew
- Add to any membership level, per person
- Be part of a program designed to foster a bond between the museum, artists, and the community
- Exhibition opportunities
- Invitation to quarterly exchanges to converse, learn, share, and critique artwork with the Artist Alliance members
- Eligible to submit works for juried shows at OMA and satellite galleries
- Listing in online directory with a link to your artist website
- Artist Alliance membership only valid with a current OMA membership.
Level
Benefits
Basic For One $55
$55 is tax-deductible
> Join At This Level or Renew
*Discount for military, volunteers, teachers, and students: $35 with ID
Call (760) 435-3724 or visit OMA to register.
Your gateway to experience the Southern California art community through online and onsite OMA exhibitions and programming year-round.
- Unlimited free admission to OMA exhibitions
- Engage with the arts through online and onsite classes and
lectures with a discount, plus free access to select programs
including exhibition previews - 10% discount in the Museum Store
- Two guest passes to share with fellow art lovers
Cultural Cohort $25**
$25 is tax-deductible
> Join At This Level or Renew
**Special discounted level exclusively for those 30 and under.
For artists and art enthusiasts under the age of 30 to network with like-minded peers, as well as the opportunity to champion, facilitate, and curate programs.
- All benefits of BASIC FOR ONE
- All benefits of ARTIST ALLIANCE
Access for two adults and all children under 18 in the household to take part in the OMA community through year-round admission, special discounts, and access to digital content.
- All benefits of BASIC FOR ONE plus:
- Discounts on children’s programing
- Access to download art lesson plans
Discover art beyond OMA! All the levels below include NARM and ROAM providing you with a passport to over 1,000 institutions all over the continent. Your adventure starts here!
For museum lovers who seek cultural experiences near and far with reciprocal member access to over 1,000 cultural venues.
- All benefits of BASIC FOR TWO plus:
- Enjoy North American Reciprocal Membership (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) free or discounted admission across the country and around the world
- Invitations to annual Patron Party with an insider’s update
- Unlimited access to digital art lectures, artist interviews, and studio visits
- Two additional guest passes (four total)
Deepen your engagement through early access to exhibition previews and host guests at OMA for intimate docent-led tours.
- All Patron level benefits, plus:
- Additional 5% discount (15% off) on all items in the Museum Store
- Two extra guest passes (six total)
- Invitation for two to the private VIP hour prior to select exhibition openings
- A private tour with the executive director (by appointment)
Foster the future of the arts through gatherings with like-minded art enthusiasts and special curated art experiences.
- All President’s Circle benefits, plus:
- Four extra guest passes (ten total)
- Exclusive visits to artist’s studios or private collections
- Annual recognition
Provide foundational support for the cultural community while sharing one-of-a kind experiences with curators and artists, as well as invitations to behind-the-scenes events.
- All Founder’s Circle benefits, plus:
- Additional 5% discount (20% off) on all items in the Museum Store
- Invitation for two to the annual Evening of Distinction
- Private receptions with tours of major OMA exhibitions led by the curator and/or artist(s)
- 15% discount on a single facility rental at OMA
Experience unparalleled and exclusive access to the museum while providing the most impactful philanthropic support.
- All Millennium Club benefits, plus:
- Four complimentary tickets to select OMA programs
- Private lunch with the executive director
- 50% discount when purchasing gift memberships at Individual, Dual / Family, and Patron levels
- 25% discount on a single facility rental at OMA
If you are interested in a business or corporate membership, click here for more information about the levels and benefits.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Showcase your company’s alliance with the creative community and support for the arts with a corporate or business level membership. Click here for information on levels and benefits.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Join or renew online by clicking your desired level on the left. If you’d prefer, click here to download a form to fill out and mail or bring into OMA. Either way, we look forward to having you be a part of the museum family.
MEMBER ONLY EVENTS
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Art After Dark
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Bright Driscoll
brooks
CA Fibers 2016
Camp
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Dill
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Plein Air Closing
Plein Air Festival
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Radakovich
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RexRode
riley
river
robin
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Store
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time to heal
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Event Location:
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101 Cafe
24Suns
Aqua Cafe
Ashton Gallery @ Art On 30th
Barnes & Noble Oceanside
Beer Town, 507 N Coast Hwy
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 parking lot, 705 Pier View Way
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
Merenda Wine Bar
MiraCosta College
Mission San Luis Rey
New Village Arts Theatre
North Coast Rep Cafe Gallery
Oceanside Airport
Oceanside Civic Center
Oceanside Civic Center Plaza
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
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WATERFRONT PARK

Time
(Thursday) 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. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side.
Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it.
Suitcase Abstract Expressionism
Energetic, spontaneous, and thickly applied brushstrokes define Abstract Expressionism. Try it on a smaller scale in this studio experience. Create a mini Jackson Pollock or a petite Lee Krasner.
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!
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $65
Member: $50
Space is limited. Register today!

Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
A 4-Class Creative Growth Series Dates and Times: Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:30am-11:00am Saturday, March 7, 2026
Event Details
A 4-Class Creative Growth Series
Dates and Times:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:30am-11:00am
Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:30am-11:00am
Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:30am-11:00am
Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:30am-11:00am
Discover a joyful, creative approach to personal growth through this nurturing four-class art journaling series. Designed to make the inner work of self-development feel lighter, sweeter, and more accessible, this program blends meditation, creative expression, and meaningful reflection in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Led by Lea Seigen Shinraku—a licensed therapist, group facilitator, Zen practitioner, and lifelong artist—this series draws on over 15 years of professional experience combined with science-based self-compassion practices. With deep roots in both the healing arts and visual creativity, Lea offers a warm, grounded approach that welcomes participants exactly as they are.
In this series, you will: create a criticism-free zone in your life through art journaling; discover and explore the fundamentals of self-compassion; build comfort with uncertainty in a changing world; practice self-compassion in a playful, creative, and embodied way.
Each class includes guided meditation, experiential teaching, art journaling, and group discussion—inviting a spirit of curiosity, creativity, and care into everyday life. No art experience is necessary. These simple, accessible creative practices are truly about the heart, not artistic skill. All sessions will be recorded, and registered participants will receive temporary access to class recordings for flexible viewing.
Whether you’re seeking personal renewal, creative exploration, or new tools for emotional well-being, this series offers a gentle, inspiring path forward—through both art and self-compassion.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials: watercolor set (you can choose the palette you prefer); watercolor paper or pad (any watercolor pad of a similar size with approximately 30 pages works well).
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $200
Member: $160
Student: $175

THANK YOU
Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the State of California through the California State Library.
