OMA's Artist Alliance is thrilled to present 40 artworks in their first exhibition at Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad Village. Selected by Front Porch Program Director Andrea Woolley and Program Manager Jean Keane, this exhibition is loosely themed to the exhibition's title More Than Words, including artworks that depict the written word in any alphabet or language, including musical notes. Many artworks are accompanied by a short story, song, or poem, which will be represented on the artwork wall label. 

Juror and Front Porch Programs Director Andrea (Andi) Woolley is a dedicated art educator with a lifelong passion for helping people of all ages and abilities discover the transformative power of art. She has spent her career nurturing creativity and curiosity, firmly believing that art can change lives. Her work developing art programs and teaching art and vocational skills to adults with disabilities, has strengthened her commitment to accessibility and inclusivity in art education.

Juror and Front Porch Program Manager Jeane Keane shapes exhibitions and community arts programs grounded in connection and creative aging. Known for building intergenerational collaborations, she works directly with artists and community partners to create spaces where art feels accessible and alive. Her curatorial lens values authenticity, storytelling, and work that invites viewers into meaningful dialogue.

At Front Porch Gallery, the curatorial and programming vision centers on presenting exhibitions that uplift, inspire, and foster meaningful connection. Intentionally focusing on shows that cultivate hope, joy, and unity, the gallery showcases work that invites people to slow down, reflect, and engage with one another through shared creative experience. This collaboration with OMA reflects both organizations' commitment to building loving, interconnected relationships through both observing and creating art. This exhibition as an opportunity not only to feature meaningful work, but to strengthen community through the act of gathering around art together.

The exhibition includes artwork by Seraphine, Alexsandra Babic, Laurie Batter, Michael Boraks, Micki Brown, Denise Cerro, Denise Chasin, David Condit, Jenna Cooper, Marilyn Dale, Theo DeHart, Steven Dick, Kathy Dunaway, Rachelle Farber, Tanis Galik, Lara Kempke, William Leslie, John Linthurst, Donald Mohr, Laurel Moorhead, Misao Murao, Ana Phelps, Meera Ramanathan, Zarrin Shahsahebi, Laretta Small, Arlette Stella, Dawn Tappen, Krista Timberlake, Kenneth R Windsor, and Susie Zol.