Art Business Lab | Tips and Tricks for Using Online Tools

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

 

Art & Wine in the Garden

You’re invited to an exclusive afternoon of art, wine, and a selection of hors d’oeuvres in our host’s beautiful private gardens. This free event will showcase 14 of San Diego’s finest artists. Plus, 10% of all proceeds will be donated to Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) to support our youth education programs.

OMA Dinner Experience at 24 Suns with Artist David Adey

Calling all foodies! Join Oceanside Museum of Art at 24 Suns for an exclusive culinary adventure like no other, inspired by the David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies exhibition! Through unexpected textures, forms, and techniques, 24 Suns creates an immersive 5-course dinner experience that is both visually striking and thought-provoking, allowing you to experience the exhibition in new and exciting ways. Your journey through each course will be guided by Artist David Adey and Chef Nicholas Webber, who will share about each edible expression of transformation, curiosity, and artistic exploration.

Only 40 spots are available. For ages 21+.

PRO TIP: This is a great lead-up to the ART AFTER DARK: Anatomy of the Surreal art party and costume contest on October 24, so remember to add a ticket to your reservation.
Advance purchase is required.
We are unable to accommodate walk-ins or ticket purchases at the door.
Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Please confirm your availability before purchasing. We’re unable to offer refunds for cancellations, no-shows, or unused tickets. Thank you for understanding and for helping us create a special evening for all our guests.

Gallery Walkthrough with Rupinder Kaloti

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
 

A Very Laufey Day 2026

We’re thrilled to open our doors to all the Lauvers as an official Celebration of The Arts stop for this year’s A Very Laufey Day on August 23! Explore the latest exhibitions at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), make some art in the lobby, and discover more spots to enjoy A Very Laufey Day! Ask us about OMA membership that includes FREE admission to participating museums worldwide through our NARM and ROAM partnership.
Ticket Prices (Includes Admission):
Member: Free
Nonmember: $15

Changing Terrain Reception at OMA West

Celebrate the newest exhibition at OMA West at The Seabird, Changing Terrain, on view from September 11–December 20, 2026!

This is an extension of the concurrent exhibition, Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape, on view at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) from August 22, 2026–January 17, 2027 and San Diego History Center (SDHC) from August 22, 2026–January 31, 2027.
Enjoy champagne and charcuterie as you mingle with artists and art lovers at OMA’s Annex Gallery, located inside the Seabird Resort in downtown Oceanside, at 101 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054.
Ticket Prices:
Free

Soft Power in Practice: A Conversation with the 2026 San Diego Art Prize Recipients

Join us for an afternoon with Danielle Dean, Ingrid Hernández, and Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio, the three extraordinary artists honored with the 2026 San Diego Art Prize. Moderated by curator Lara Bullock, Ph.D., this panel accompanies Soft Power: On Color, Time, and Resistance, an exhibition that invites viewers to look more closely at the quiet yet powerful forces shaping identity, environment, and belief. Each recipient is recognized for sustained excellence in creativity, professional achievement, and meaningful contributions to the region’s arts ecosystem.
Each artist will be introduced by local champions of their work, including architects Jim Brown and Isabel Dutra; Artist Amy Sanchez Artega of Cognate Collective, previous SD Art Prize recipient in 2022 and SDSU educator; and Christine E. Jones, Manager of Art, Film and Creative Industries at the SD County Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs, before sharing an intimate look into their practice, process, and the inspiration that drives them.
Presented by Oceanside Museum of Art in partnership with San Diego Visual Arts Network (SDVAN), this gathering is a celebration of the artists, collectors, and advocates whose vision and dedication continue to shape a thriving visual arts community across San Diego County and beyond.
Ticket Prices:
Member: $35
Nonmember: $50

Drawing Discovery Week with Mark Kistler

Calling all artists ages 6–7 and 8–14! Come learn to draw with legendary arts educator and professional illustrator Mark Kistler!
Mark Kistler is an award-winning illustrator and educator known for bringing the joy of drawing to generations of children and adults. With decades of experience in cartoon illustration and art education, Mark’s dynamic teaching style inspires confidence, imagination, and skill development in artists of all ages.

Drawing Discovery Week: Ages 6–7

August 3–7 | 9:00–10:00am

Ticket Price: $99

Drawing Discovery Week: Ages 8–14

August 3–7 | 10:30am–1:30pm

Ticket Price: $299

Drawing Discovery Week: Ages 8–14 (Short Day)

August 3–7 | 10:30am–12:30pm

Ticket Price: $199

Students will build confidence, creativity, and drawing skills while exploring imaginative themes and creating incredible artwork alongside one of the most beloved drawing teachers of all time. Many of Mark’s former students have even gone on to animate films like Frozen, Shrek, and Star Wars! Don’t miss this chance to learn illustration from a seasoned pro!
Space is limited. Register today!

Timelapse Forms Reception at OMA West

Celebrate the newest exhibition at OMA West, Timelapse Forms. Enjoy champagne and charcuterie as you mingle with artists and art lovers at OMA’s Annex Gallery, located inside the Seabird Resort in downtown Oceanside, at 101 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054.
Ticket Prices:
Free

Self Compassion Through Art Journaling with Lea Seigen Shinraku

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

 

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