
ARTIST ALLIANCE
Interested in being a part of Artist Alliance? Click here to join now online, or call (760) 435-3724.
Artist Alliance is an affiliate group of membership available to OMA members at any level for an additional fee of $20 per year per person. Current OMA members who add Artist Alliance to their existing membership level will continue to be current members until their existing expiration date. Annual renewals will include the membership level plus the Artist Alliance fee. Membership in Artist Alliance provides opportunities for interaction, visibility, and growth for artists in the region.
Artist Alliance members are featured in an online registry that can be linked to their artist website. If you have an artist website, Instagram page, or Facebook page you would like added to the registry please contact Katie Dolgov at katie@oma-online.org with the URL.
OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Entries: 2025-26 Artist Alliance Biennial
On view at OMA November 22, 2025–March 8, 2026
Submit Here by Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:59 PST
Juried by Chantel Paul, Patric Stillman, and OMA Director of Exhibitions and Collections Katie Dolgov.
RECENT ARTIST ALLIANCE EXHIBITIONS
Elemental: Artist Alliance at Sparks Gallery
Exhibition On View: May 2–July 6, 2025
This exhibition is not strictly themed, but artists are encouraged to submit work that represents your interpretation of the title, Elemental, an exhibition to take place at Sparks Gallery in downtown San Diego. Submit abstract or figurative work that explores the vibrancy and vitality of the core elements—earth, air, fire, and water—that shape the world around us. Artwork will be juried and the exhibition layout designed solely by Sonya Sparks, gallery owner and curator.
Gathering Light: Artist Alliance at Ashton Gallery @Art on 30th
January 11–February 5, 2025
Spirited: Artist Alliance at Brooks Theatre
November 15, 2024–January 5, 2025
Flora and Fauna: Artist Alliance at TECHNE Art Center
Exhibition On View: September 7–October 12, 2024
Featuring 168 artworks by 25 artists, his exhibition showcases both abstract and representational artworks inspired by the natural world. The gallery explodes in color and form with an overwhelming sensory overload of work and presentation. The diversity of works highlights the changing styles, iconography, and expansiveness in the current contemporary art world.
Radiant: Artist Alliance at SIP Art Space
April 12-May 17, 2024
This juried exhibition of artwork by Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA)’s Artist Alliance features work that represents the artists' interpretation of the title “Radiant” – work that is brilliant, bold, and inspired in appearance or spirit.
2023/24 Artist Alliance Biennial
November 18, 2023-March 31, 2024
The highly anticipated fifth biennial juried Artist Alliance exhibition is a display of talent and creativity from the museum’s artist members. Juried by Jonathon Glus, Executive Director for the Arts & Culture, San Diego.
Artistic Resurgence: OMA Artist Alliance at Ashton Gallery
January 6–26, 2024
Color Pop! OMA Artist Alliance at University Club
October 23, 2023-January 20, 2024
Healing the Divide: Artist Alliance at Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th
January 14-February 3, 2023
Fall Art Mart on the Terrace
September 17, 2022
Parallel Views: Artist Alliance at The Studio Door
September 3-30, 2022
Summer Art Mart on the Terrace
July 9, 2022
Dreams and Daylight: Artist Alliance at Sparks Gallery
April 30–July 3, 2022
Renewal: Artist Alliance at Front Porch
March 13–May 7, 2022
2022 Artist Alliance Biennial
December 18, 2021–May 1, 2022
ARTIST ALLIANCE EVENTS
OMA holds a number of events that either feature Artist Alliance members’ artwork, are exclusive to Artist Alliance members, or offer free or discounted admission.