Programs Classes
may
sat17may2:00 pm5:00 pmPlein Air Paint Out with OMA Artist Alliance: Buddy Todd Park2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Buddy Todd Park
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote This is a small park with great views. There are lots of lovely mature trees, ocean vistas from the west side, playgrounds, and paths as well as
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
This is a small park with great views. There are lots of lovely mature trees, ocean vistas from the west side, playgrounds, and paths as well as plenty of shade. Parking is free and restrooms are available.FREE and 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!
Become an Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/

fri23may5:30 pm7:30 pmTaste of Art Workshop | Collage and Collagraphs5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Time
(Friday) 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. Collage and Collagraphs Surprising visual results will happen by
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Collage and Collagraphs
Surprising visual results will happen by using spontaneous applications of printmaking techniques and using different textures of cardboard and exotic papers to create a rich surface.
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!













thu29may2:00 pm3:00 pmFeaturedSPECIAL EVENT | Gallery Walkthrough with Matt Devine2:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Details
In this meet-and-greet with artist Matt Devine, learn about his immersive installation Walk with Me. Matt will lead a brief tour of the gallery while in
Event Details
In this meet-and-greet with artist Matt Devine, learn about his immersive installation Walk with Me.
Matt will lead a brief tour of the gallery while in conversation with OMA's Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Katie Dolgov. Questions are encouraged.
Leave behind the chaos of modern life and step into a tranquil space where the restorative qualities of nature take center stage.
This program is free with regular museum admission.


june






Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.
Neurodiverse Expressions
Join us on June 1 for a community celebration with The Art of Autism during our inclusive resource fair. This public fair on OMA’s terrace will include vendors working in the neurodiverse space, bringing together practitioners, resources, and community partners to elevate the understanding and inclusion of neurodiverse individuals.
This month’s art activity will be inspired by Nicholas Kontaxis and his colorful paintings. We invite guests to view his work in the exhibition and find inspiration for their own multi-media collage.
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.
fri06jun5:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedSPECIAL EVENT | Street Level x Art Walk5:00 pm - 8:00 pm



Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Details
Join us at OMA on June 6 for Street Level x Art Walk! Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California.
Event Details
Join us at OMA on June 6 for Street Level x Art Walk!
Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California.
This month we are featuring Celeste Barbier, a singer and sound healer with a voice that blends vintage charm and modern elegance. Her background in classical music, jazz, and contemporary favorites allows her to create an atmosphere of warmth, and sophistication.
We will also have an artist tour of Mary Jhun’s Exhibition In Losing Sleep, I Painted at 6pm and local artists and craftspeople selling their work on our terrace and in the OMA store.
Bring your family, meet new friends, or roll in with your crew to create your O’riginal experience with artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs at OMA’s biggest social events of the summer.
Street Level is open to all ages and admission is FREE for all guests in partnership with Oceanside Art Walk.
Drink tickets are an additional fee. Adults 21+ who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages must show ID.
Reserved Tables are available for sale to accommodate our music lovers. CLICK HERE to reserve yours now!





Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 3:00 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 Robin Douglas. “Multiple Energetic Drawing
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 Robin Douglas.
“Multiple Energetic Drawing and Painting Techniques”
Spend this studio exploring wet and dry media exercises with pen, ink, charcoal, markers, and watercolors on a variety of surfaces. There will be many still-life and model options to inspire. Create final imagery utilizing your experimental drawings and paintings.
A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Space is limited. Register today!













sat21jun2:00 pm5:00 pmPlein Air Paint Out with OMA Artist Alliance: Guajome Lake2:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Guajome Regional Park
3000 Guajome Lake Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote It’s just beautiful all along the lake shore with water fowl, children, and lovely water vistas. Parking is $3 (bring ones) and restrooms are available. Open to All
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
It’s just beautiful all along the lake shore with water fowl, children, and lovely water vistas. Parking is $3 (bring ones) and restrooms are available.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!
Become an Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/




fri27jun5:30 pm7:30 pmTaste of Art Workshop | Printmaking Mono Printing5:30 pm - 7:30 pm






Time
(Friday) 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. Printmaking Mono Printing Create several one-of-a-kind landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes,
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Printmaking Mono Printing
Create several one-of-a-kind landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, or mindscapes with this quick, colorful, and energetic process.
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!













july
sun06jul12:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedArt For All | Free First Sunday | Sunprint Banners12:00 pm - 2:00 pm






Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.
Sunprint Banners
This in-house project on July 6 invites participants to create magical, sun-powered prints using natural objects and light! Soak up the summer sun and combine science and art to watch your designs develop in real time using special sun-sensitive cyanotype paper.
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.
mon14jul10:00 am3:00 pmStudio Arts Workshop | “Expansive Paintings”10:00 am - 3:00 pm





Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 3:00 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 Robin Douglas. “Expansive Paintings”
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 Robin Douglas.
“Expansive Paintings”
Using huge painting tools including brooms, mops, sponges and scrapers loose and dynamic large-format paintings will be created on the floor and table tops. Multi-layered colors will be used to create a soak-and-stain effect on loose canvases.
A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Space is limited. Register today!















Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Harbor
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available.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!
Become an Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/




fri25jul5:30 pm7:30 pmTaste of Art Workshop | Watercolor Techniques5:30 pm - 7:30 pm






Time
(Friday) 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. Watercolor Techniques Combining many styles and techniques of watercolor
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Watercolor Techniques
Combining many styles and techniques of watercolor painting on quality paper will lead to your own fluid imagery. Many images and demonstrations will be used to inspire these paintings.
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!













august
fri01aug5:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedSPECIAL EVENT | Street Level x Art Walk5:00 pm - 8:00 pm



Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Details
Join us at OMA on August 1 for Street Level x Art Walk! Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California.
Event Details
Join us at OMA on August 1 for Street Level x Art Walk!
Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California.
This month we are featuring Lea Love, a singer-songwriter whose songs range from R&B/soul to island reggae to pop and draw from her rich Hawaiian, Samoan and Japanese heritage.
We will also have a curators tour of Stories that connect us: Selections from the OMA Collection with Danielle Deery at 6pm and local artists and craftspeople selling their work on our terrace and in the OMA store.
Bring your family, meet new friends, or roll in with your crew to create your O’riginal experience with artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs at OMA’s biggest social events of the summer.
Street Level is open to all ages and admission is FREE for all guests in partnership with Oceanside Art Walk.
Drink tickets are an additional fee. Adults 21+ who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages must show ID.
Reserved Tables are available for sale to accommodate our music lovers. CLICK HERE to reserve yours now!
sun03aug12:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedArt For All | Free First Sunday | Surfboard Stories12:00 pm - 2:00 pm






Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.
Surfboard Stories
Inspired by Oceanside’s surf culture, join us on August 3 to decorate mini surfboard cutouts with paint, stencils, and personal symbols. Ride the creative wave with us!
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.
sun03aug3:00 pm4:30 pmFeaturedEXHIBITION OPEN HOUSE | A Different Lens3:00 pm - 4:30 pm


Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Details
Join us on First Free Sunday for the closing celebration of The Art of Autism: A Different Lens. The program will start with an inspiring conversation
Event Details
Join us on First Free Sunday for the closing celebration of The Art of Autism: A Different Lens.
The program will start with an inspiring conversation and Q&A between exhibition curator Debra Muzikar and neurodiversity consultant Alexander Plank, offering insights into the creative processes and perspectives behind the exhibition. Then, guests are invited to meet the artists, explore the gallery at their own pace, and dive deeper into the bold, expressive works.
Celebrate neurodiverse creativity through connection, insight, and discovery.


















Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 3:00 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 Robin Douglas. ‘’21st Century Impressionist
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 Robin Douglas.
‘’21st Century Impressionist Paintings”
After 150 years of Impressionism, artists today still use the “fleeting moment” of sensation to create spectacular painting results. We will use a broad spectrum of techniques to achieve these optic phenomena.
A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Space is limited. Register today!















Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Buena Vista Lagoon
2202 S. Coast Highway
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote There are docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely spot. Ample parking and restrooms available inside the nature center. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned
Event Details
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
There are docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely spot. Ample parking and restrooms available inside the nature center.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!
Become an Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/




fri22aug5:30 pm7:30 pmTaste of Art Workshop | Abstract Painting5:30 pm - 7:30 pm






Time
(Friday) 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. Abstract Painting Immerse yourself in loose and lively, gestural,
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Abstract Painting
Immerse yourself in loose and lively, gestural, and large expressive paintings to create a mood, dream, or emotion.
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!













sat23aug5:00 pm7:00 pmFeaturedEXHIBITION CELEBRATION | AUGUST 20255:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Details
Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions: Denja Harris: The Space Between Fabulous Fiber
Event Details
Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions:
Denja Harris: The Space Between
Fabulous Fiber
The Art of Surfing
Discover and connect with fellow artists, dedicated curators, and a vibrant community as you explore the art and stories of Southern California artists in three new exhibitions at OMA.













september
06sepalldayFeaturedPLEIN AIR FESTIVAL | September 6-13, 2025(All Day)






Time
september 6 (Saturday) - 13 (Saturday)
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
2025 Oceanside Plein Air Festival Painting Southern California in the Open Air September 6 - 13, 2025 Come together to celebrate creativity and the natural environment with
Event Details
2025 Oceanside Plein Air Festival
Painting Southern California in the Open Air September 6 - 13, 2025
Come together to celebrate creativity and the natural environment with artists of various skills to take over our beautiful city with plein air painting. There will be Artist Workshops, Artist Networking Events, Easel Sales, Quick Paint Challenges, and Awards during the Festival. Artwork created during the Festival will also be up for selection for our Plein Air Exhibition that will run through November 2025 at OMA.



















Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by
Event Details
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.
Plein Air Painting Party
On September 7, celebrate the outdoors with a plein air painting experience. Grab a brush, pick your view, and express the beauty of Oceanside’s surroundings through color and creativity in the open air.
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.





Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 3:00 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 Robin Douglas. “The Flash and
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 Robin Douglas.
“The Flash and Sparkle of Mickalene Thomas”
Sequins, buttons, beads, collages, and stencils are the trademark of Thomas. We will glue certain small objects in some areas of the painting to emphasize the passion for sparkle in our lives. These joyful creations will speak to the heart.
A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Space is limited. Register today!













fri19sep5:30 pm7:30 pmTaste of Art Workshop | Art and Music5:30 pm - 7:30 pm






Time
(Friday) 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. Art and Music Inspired by music, start hearing colors
Event Details
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Art and Music
Inspired by music, start hearing colors and shapes. Painting to music will bring out your lyrical composition. Many techniques and tools will be available for added expression.
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!












