Events at this location

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.

This month's presenter has yet to be determined!

*To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com.

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

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.

Lively Life Drawing

Don’t miss out on the chance to practice working with a live model! During this art workshop, a special guest will pose continuously while you use a variety of drawing and painting techniques to create your original work of art.

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!

A 4-Class Creative Growth Series

Dates and Times:

Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

Monday, October 5, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

Monday, October 12, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

Monday, October 19, 2026 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

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

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.

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!

PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP does not guarantee a table, seat, or supplies. Tables and materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to everyone, including guests who discover the event and walk in from the street. 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

Thank you for taking a moment to RSVP—it helps us gauge interest and plan for each month’s event!

In this meet-and-greet with artist Rupinder Kaloti, learn about her latest exhibition at OMA, The Gathering. Rupinder will lead a brief tour of the gallery sharing about her inspirations and artistic journey. Questions are encouraged, and attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy tea in the lobby with the artist following the program.

Ticket Prices:

Member: $10

Nonmember: $25

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.

This month's presenter has yet to be determined!

*To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com.

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

It's back! Part party, part runway show, part epic costume contest, ART AFTER DARK returns October 24, 2026.

OMA’s signature after-hours event transforms the museum into a creative hive of wearable art, outrageous performances, spooky-good libations, and North County’s biggest costume competition. Use our exhibitions as inspiration and dress to impress the judges at this one-of-a-kind art party and fundraiser. Costumes strongly encouraged!

This is a 21+ event.

Click the button below to get your tickets today!

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.

Hard-Edge Painting

At this art workshop, you’ll use crisp and clean edges in simplified shapes to create an original masterpiece. Still life, landscape, people-you choose the image to create a painting in the hard-edge style.

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!

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.

Join us to welcome back Persian Place! Founded in 2022, Persian Place is a nonprofit organization created to provide space and time for artistic experimentation and research with an emphasis on Persian art. We'll be celebrating Persian culture by creating weavings, prints, and a variety of other projects with local Persian artists.

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!

PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP does not guarantee a table, seat, or supplies. Tables and materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to everyone, including guests who discover the event and walk in from the street. 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

Thank you for taking a moment to RSVP—it helps us gauge interest and plan for each month’s event!

Bring your website link and/or images of your artwork for a live review and feedback session with Cathy Carey! This workshop revisits the first of three Art Business Labs professional development workshops, taking a hands-on look at how online tools can support artists’ practices from crafting effective prompts and streamlining writing tasks like artist statements and bios to sparking new ideas and offering fresh perspectives on work in progress. Cathy will lead live demonstrations using participants’ websites and artwork, showing how these tools can be applied in practical, creative ways.

The Art Business Labs series provides practical strategies to help artists strengthen their careers and expand their reach in today’s evolving art world.

Note Regarding the Use of AI:

As a regional contemporary art museum committed to supporting living artists, Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) affirms its dedication to artistic integrity, authorship, and human creativity. We value work grounded in intentionality and personal vision, while recognizing the growing role of AI in digital tools. We encourage thoughtful, moderate engagement with these technologies and independent consideration of their ethical, legal, and cultural implications.

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $65

Member: $60

Artist Alliance Member: $50

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.

This month's presenter has yet to be determined!

*To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com.

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

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 alliance? No worries, you can join either before the event or on-site!

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

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.

Collage-Layers of Meaning and Textures

Using rich papers and photo images, text, and color media, you will create an original thought-provoking masterpiece at this workshop. Different presentation techniques will be explored. A fantastic skill-building opportunity!

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!

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.

Everyone's favorite holiday workshop is back! Come make your own personalized wrapping paper. We provide the paper (brown or white), stamps, ink, and ribbon. You provide the gifts! Feel free to make your paper and take it home, or bring your gifts to wrap up. Better yet, grab a gift in The Museum Store for your loved one.

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!

PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP does not guarantee a table, seat, or supplies. Tables and materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to everyone, including guests who discover the event and walk in from the street. 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

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.

Gold Paintings

Go for the gold at this art workshop, where you will practice different ways to use this glowing pigment on canvas. Your work of art can be totally abstract with gold as the subject matter, or you can use metallic paint to elevate more traditional subjects. A great way to round out the year and channel your creative gifts!

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!

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.

This month's presenter has yet to be determined!

*To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com.

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free