Taste of Art Workshop | O’Keefe and the Exploded View
Space is limited. Register today!
Studio Arts Workshop | “Colorful Matisse Cut Paper Collages and Paintings”
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.
“Colorful Matisse Cut Paper Collages and Paintings”
This full day workshop held from 10:00am to 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.
Space is limited. Register today!
SPECIAL EVENT | Swell Plates Tasting with 24Suns and Francisco Eme
Join us for an Exclusive Artist Talk and Swell Plate Tasting at OMA where visual and culinary arts combine!
Through a dynamic blend of artist insight, exhibition exploration, and immersive culinary creativity, you will experience OMA like never before.
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, 6:00PM–7:30PM PST | Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
$45 members | $55 nonmembers
During the exclusive tour and artist talk with Francisco Eme through his exhibition Francisco Eme: Future Rituals & La eco-resistencia, blending ancestral knowledge, science, and contemporary media to invite a slower, reverent reconnection with animals, urban ecology, and the spiritual forces of nature within and beyond the city. You will hear the impactful stories behind his stunning works and see the pieces on display in a new light. Then it’s on to the tasting, where you will meet 24Suns Co-Founder and Chef Nicholas Webber to enjoy a sample of the Swell Plates dish inspired by Francisco’s exhibition that will deepen your connection to the themes uncovered in his work. The tasting pairs smoked pork rib with local wahoo shaped into a T-bone form. A fermented fennel “souherb” made from foraged coastal herbs ties the elements together, creating a reflection on balance, ecology, and Oceanside’s natural landscape.
Part of Visit Oceanside’s Swell Plate Series.
LAST CHANCE! True Originals Never Settle: Triumph Motorcycles at OMA
What happens when engineered elegance meets human artistry? On December 13–14 and 17–19, 2025, Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) invites you to experience the iconic engineering and timeless craftsmanship of Triumph Motorcycles in a first-of-its-kind pop-up display.
In partnership with Triumph Motorcycles, OMA will showcase a curated selection of rare and contemporary bikes within the Museum’s gallery spaces. This special four-day pop-up display highlights the shared language of creativity between artist and engineer, reminding us that art lives in many forms, even those that move.
Please note: The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors can experience the four-day pop-up display on Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14, and Wednesday through Friday, December 17–19.
See art in motion. Experience Triumph at OMA.
Artist Alliance Journaling for Creatives
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.
DECEMBER’S TOPIC: YOUR ”WHY” STATEMENT
Your “Why” Statement is the heartbeat of your artistic practice. A strong Why Statement helps artists clarify their purpose, communicate their vision to collectors, galleries, and institutions, and stay motivated through creative challenges. 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
True Originals Never Settle: Triumph Motorcycles at OMA
What happens when engineered elegance meets human artistry? On December 13–14 and 17–19, 2025, Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) invites you to experience the iconic engineering and timeless craftsmanship of Triumph Motorcycles in a first-of-its-kind pop-up display.
In partnership with Triumph Motorcycles, OMA will showcase a curated selection of rare and contemporary bikes within the Museum’s gallery spaces. This special four-day pop-up display highlights the shared language of creativity between artist and engineer, reminding us that art lives in many forms, even those that move.
Please note: The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors can experience the four-day pop-up display on Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14, and Wednesday through Friday, December 17–19.
See art in motion. Experience Triumph at OMA.
True Originals Never Settle: Triumph Motorcycles at OMA
What happens when engineered elegance meets human artistry? On December 13–14 and 17–19, 2025, Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) invites you to experience the iconic engineering and timeless craftsmanship of Triumph Motorcycles in a first-of-its-kind pop-up display.
In partnership with Triumph Motorcycles, OMA will showcase a curated selection of rare and contemporary bikes within the Museum’s gallery spaces. This special four-day pop-up display highlights the shared language of creativity between artist and engineer, reminding us that art lives in many forms, even those that move.
Please note: The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors can experience the four-day pop-up display on Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14, and Wednesday through Friday, December 17–19.
See art in motion. Experience Triumph at OMA.
Triumph Motorcycle Ride-In at OMA
Ride-in and visit the pop-up display on December 14 from 11:00am–1:00pm to connect with enthusiasts, artists, and community members. Enjoy live music by Shane Hall and light refreshments for purchase.
Free attendance with regular Museum admission, plus access to the Museum until 5:00pm!
See art in motion. Experience Triumph at OMA.
True Originals Never Settle: Triumph Motorcycles at OMA
What happens when engineered elegance meets human artistry? On December 13–14 and 17–19, 2025, Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) invites you to experience the iconic engineering and timeless craftsmanship of Triumph Motorcycles in a first-of-its-kind pop-up display.
In partnership with Triumph Motorcycles, OMA will showcase a curated selection of rare and contemporary bikes within the Museum’s gallery spaces. This special four-day pop-up display highlights the shared language of creativity between artist and engineer, reminding us that art lives in many forms, even those that move.
Please note: The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors can experience the four-day pop-up display on Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14, and Wednesday through Friday, December 17–19.
See art in motion. Experience Triumph at OMA.
Art For All | DIY Wrapping Paper
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.
DIY Wrapping Paper
Join us for December’s Art For All, the last one of the year before we take a short winter break (we’ll be back in February!). This month, we’ll be getting festive by creating our own custom wrapping paper using stamps. Bring your gifts if you’d like to wrap them on-site! We’ll have plenty of ribbon and supplies to make them extra special!
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.