Programs Lectures & Artist Talks
march

Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Online
Event Details
We’ve been asked to stay home, but we don’t have to be alone. Join Artist Alliance for a cup of coffee and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists. Sculptors, painters,
more
Event Details
Click here to join the online meeting room.
Join the conversation from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You will need an internet connection, speakers, and a microphone.Feel free to snap a photo of what you are currently working on to share with the group—especially if you participated in the Oceanside plein air paint challenge this month. Send a copy of the image prior to the event by following these simple steps:
- Make sure your image is a JPG file and is sized to 1920 pixels on the longest side. Click here for help with resizing your artwork.
- Save your file as “CNC artwork_[YOUR NAME]”
- Email your image to Larry Vogel at lavogelart@gmail.com with the subject line “OMA First Sunday: [YOUR NAME]”

Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Online
Event Details
Paint Out: In association with OMA’s upcoming Plein Air Festival in July, OMA invites seasoned or beginner painters to venture solo into the great outdoors and
more
Event Details
Paint In: Ready to explore the beauty of Oceanside without leaving your home? Grab your art supplies and a computer or personal device, and take a virtual trip to several favorite spots selected by members of OMA’s Artist Alliance on this month’s interactive map. Whether you decide to paint inside or outside (or both), join Coffee and Conversation on March 7 for a virtual plein air art share.
Click here to join the online meeting room.
Join the conversation from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You will need an internet connection, speakers, and a microphone.Snap a photo of what you are currently working on to share with the group. Send a copy of the image prior to the event by following these simple steps:
- Make sure your image is a JPG file and is sized to 1920 pixels on the longest side. Click here for help with resizing your artwork.
- Save your file as “CNC artwork_[YOUR NAME]”
- Email your image to Larry Vogel at lavogelart@gmail.com with the subject line “OMA First Sunday: [YOUR NAME]”
- Questions? Send an email to Linda Volz at Lindamvolz@gmail.com to learn more.

Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Online
Event Details
In association with the upcoming Twenty Women Artists: NOW exhibition at OMA, join Robin Douglas for the second of her riveting lectures highlighting the powerful contributions
more
Event Details
Pictured: Georgia O’Keeffe posing with Pelvis Series Red with Yellow in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1960.
tue30mar6:30 pm9:00 pmArtist Alliance Director’s CritiqueOnline6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Online
Event Details
Join us for this special critique session that will include our executive director, Maria Mingalone, and her response to select art submitted for review. Lively roundtable discussion and
more
Event Details
Join us for this special critique session that will include our executive director, Maria Mingalone, and her response to select art submitted for review. Lively roundtable discussion and feedback to follow (time permitting). Viewing is open to both members and visitors, but sharing artwork is limited to Artist Alliance members only.
Click here to watch the critique from your computer, tablet, or smartphone on the night of the event.
Artist Alliance members will need to snap a photo of current work and submit it ahead of time to share with the group during the critique session.
Send a copy of the image prior to the event by following these simple steps:
1. Make sure your image is a jpeg file and is sized to at least 1920 pixels on the longest side (just like we usually do for Online Juried Shows).
2. Save and name your file as“DirectorsPickArtwork_[YOUR NAME]”
3. Email your image to Larry Vogel at lavogelart@gmail.com with the subject line“Director’s Pick Critique: [YOUR NAME]”
july

Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Oceanside Museum Of Art
704 Pier View Way
Event Details
Join OMA’s exhibition manager, Katie Dolgov, and Plein Air Festival featured artists for a lively discussion about what’s current in plein air painting.
more
Event Details
Join OMA’s exhibition manager, Katie Dolgov, and Plein Air Festival featured artists for a lively discussion about what’s current in plein air painting. Highlighting their collective ability to capture the spirit and innate beauty of the natural world, hear about each artist’s professional influences and individual approaches to their work, as well as thoughts on trends they see in the ever-evolving field of outdoor painting and the growing plein air community in the Southern California region.
This artist talk is scheduled to be held at OMA. Pending changes due to health and safety mandates, it may be moved online if necessary.
Plein Air Festival members receive a 25% discount. Discount will apply at checkout after signing in with your email and password.
Pictured: (left to right) Mark Fehlman, Danny Griego, Shuang Li, and Margaret Larlham

Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Online
Event Details
For several centuries, artists have ventured outside the studio to capture the evanescent effect of natural light. Join Jean Stern, director emeritus of The Irvine Museum, for
more
Event Details
For several centuries, artists have ventured outside the studio to capture the evanescent effect of natural light. Join Jean Stern, director emeritus of The Irvine Museum, for an exciting overview of the history and artistic legacy of painting en plein air, from its early beginnings in the 16th and 17th centuries to the growing cultural phenomenon that exists around the art form today. Taking an in-depth look at the challenges and important innovations that mark the evolution of outdoor painting, this comprehensive presentation will highlight celebrated plein air painters, from early mavericks to present-day masters, as well as the joyful experience of painting in the great outdoors.
Plein Air Festival members receive a 25% discount. Discount will apply at checkout after signing in with your email and password.
Pictured: Jean Stern