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School Programs
Programs for students in grades K-12 aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are available with or without an optional art project and should be booked at least three weeks in advance.
Youth & Family Programs
Children are encouraged to explore their creative side in classes and programs for all age groups.
Adult Classes
A variety of classes are available from paper making to figure drawing. Students are encouraged to explore their creativity through new techniques, and to become part of a greater community of art lovers.
Lectures & Artist Talks
Distinguished Lecture Series, panels, and artist talks are offered to enable a deeper exploration into the exhibitions and art history.
Docent Tours
Trained docents are available Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00am–5:00pm. CLICK HERE to schedule a tour, or contact us at info@oma-online.org for assistance.
Artist Alliance
Artist Alliance is an affiliate group available to OMA members at any level for an additional fee of $20 per year per person.
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sun05apr12:00 pm2:00 pmArt for All | The Seed KeeperFREE12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All,
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Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.
In celebration of the Big Read in partnership with Oceanside Public Library, this April’s Art For All draws inspiration from The Seed Keeper. Participants will create native plant clay seed bombs. These are small, sculptural clay forms filled with local, pollinator-friendly native seeds. These unfired clay shapes can be placed in your yard or garden, where the clay will naturally break down and allow the seeds to take root in the soil.
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. All levels welcome!
Ticket Prices:
Free
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
Join us at Oceanside Museum of Art for a hands-on Silkscreen Printmaking Workshop on Sunday, April 12, from 2:00–5:00pm. Guided by artist and educator Frol Boundin,
Event Details
Join us at Oceanside Museum of Art for a hands-on Silkscreen Printmaking Workshop on Sunday, April 12, from 2:00–5:00pm. Guided by artist and educator Frol Boundin, Associate Faculty for Art at MiraCosta College, participants will learn the fundamentals of silkscreen printing and create their own original prints to take home.
This workshop is inspired by OMA’s Matrix Multiplied: Hybrid Approaches to Printmaking exhibition, which explores the dynamic world of printmaking and the idea of the “matrix,” which is the surface from which multiple prints are created. The exhibition highlights how artists use printmaking techniques to produce repeated images while experimenting with variation, layering, and color. Silkscreen printing is one of the most iconic methods for multiplying images, making it a perfect entry point into the themes of the exhibition.
During the session, Frol will introduce the tools and processes of silkscreen printing and guide participants step-by-step through preparing a screen, applying ink, and pulling prints. All materials are included in the workshop fee, and no prior experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy.
Come explore the art of making multiples and leave with a set of your own hand-printed works.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $75
Member: $55
Space is limited. Register today!
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 2:00 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
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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.
Inspired by world renowned artists, you will explore different media, techniques and subjects found in an artist’s studio. After a brief slide presentation for inspiration and context the session will continue with demonstrations.
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Landscapes and Flowers
Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s techniques in watercolor and acrylic painting, create your very own “magnified,’’ open compositions and close-cropped paintings at this workshop.
This full day workshop held from 10:00am–2:00pm is meant to get you in the art making groove and develop new approaches to seeing and creating artworks. Whether you have a lifetime practice or are new to expressing yourself, we exchange ideas and techniques in a supportive and challenging environment. Students of all levels are welcome to stretch their creative muscles and build community with us.
All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $100
Member: $70
Space is limited. Register today!
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Civic Center
300 N Coast Hwy
Event Details
Park for free in the Civic Center Parking Lot and come paint next to the fountain in front of the library. You could venture street-side or
Event Details
Park for free in the Civic Center Parking Lot and come paint next to the fountain in front of the library. You could venture street-side or focus on the palms, nearby church or even OMA. So many options. Restrooms in the library.
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!
This is a non-instructional event.
Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.
Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free
Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Woodward Contemporary
Old Town San Diego 4434 30th Street
Event Details
Celebrate OMA’s Artist Alliance exhibition at Woodward Contemporary, Opposing Angles! Enjoy refreshments and creative conversations as you mingle with artists
Event Details
Celebrate OMA’s Artist Alliance exhibition at Woodward Contemporary, Opposing Angles!
Enjoy refreshments and creative conversations as you mingle with artists and art lovers.
Woodward Contemporary is located in Old Town San Diego at:
4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116.
Selected by gallery founder Gigi Woodward, many of the works represent the artists’ interpretation of the title: abstract or figurative work that explores contrast, tension, and unexpected perspectives, revealing how divergent viewpoints, forms, or experiences can collide, intersect, and create dynamic new visual dialogues.
Exhibition On View: April 4–April 29, 2026
Ticket Prices:
Free
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
Relax over a steaming cup of coffee, and bring your artwork to share with your fellow Artist Alliance members! Each month one artist will
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Relax over a steaming cup of coffee, and bring your artwork to share with your fellow Artist Alliance members! Each month one artist will have the opportunity to give a longer presentation, and practice sharing their work and ideas in front of a supportive group setting.
April's presenter is Theo DeHart!
*To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Virtual - Zoom
Event Details
In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple,
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In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.
APRIL TOPIC: WRITING AN ARTWORK STATEMENT
In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:
- Explore your core values and creative motivations
-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”
-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences
You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free
Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Hangar 76
3229 Roymar Road
Event Details
Hangar 76 OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted
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Hangar 76
OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted in San Diego and North County. These informal get-togethers offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and build community while exploring a range of hotspots across the region. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, each gathering encourages conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within the Artist Alliance network.
This is a no-host event, attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free
tue28apr6:00 pm9:00 pmArtist Alliance Juried Critique | April 2026FREE6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
Enjoy refreshments and experience a fast-paced and in-depth artwork critique of up tp 10 juried artworks! Jurors Danielle Deery, Independant
Event Details
Enjoy refreshments and experience a fast-paced and in-depth artwork critique of up tp 10 juried artworks! Jurors Danielle Deery, Independant Curator; Patric Stillman, The Studio Door, Hillcrest; and Chris Padilla, The Athenaeum will select the works from submissions and will also run the in-person session.
Art lovers and artists curious about the process of a professional critique are encouraged to attend the session for free as observers. The critique will be followed by a moderated audience Q&A session. Audience members will learn just as much from the feedback given by the professional jurors as those who were selected for the critique. Featuring artwork by: To be announced April 3!
Note: Registering for this event is not the same as submitting your artwork for consideration to be critiqued. Submissions to be one of the featured artists are closed.
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.
Printmaking Techniques
Create a work of art using mono printing and multiple layers techniques printed on quality handmade paper using a variety of vibrant inks. A great way to continue to immerse yourself in the Matrix Multiplied exhibition!
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!
INSTRUCTORS & LECTURERS
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REFUND POLICY
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