Drawing Discovery Week
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
CANCELED: Beyond Burnout: Art Journaling for Stress Relief
We regret to share that Beyond Burnout: Art Journaling for Stress Relief, beginning on July 13, has been canceled.
The good news: Lea will return with her blockbuster 4-week series, Self Compassion Through Art Journaling, beginning on Monday, September 28, at 6:00pm!
Purchase tickets now at bit.ly/journalwithlea.
Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | December
If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
How to Participate:
Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576
Content Advisory:
This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.
Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | November
If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
How to Participate:
Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576
Content Advisory:
This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.
Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | October
If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
How to Participate:
Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576
Content Advisory:
This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.
Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | September
If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
How to Participate:
Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576
Content Advisory:
This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.
Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | August
If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
How to Participate:
Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576
Content Advisory:
This is a supportive peer group for artists of all experience levels, engaging with a broad range of subject matter, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anime, landscapes, various forms of sculpture, photography, portraiture, figurative work, LGBTQ themes, sexuality, politics, and war. Because the artwork and discussions may include mature or sensitive content, participants under the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have explicit guardian permission to attend. If any participant—adult or underage—prefers to avoid potentially triggering content, we are happy to accommodate by scheduling their presentation earlier in the session to allow for a timely and respectful departure.
Virtual Art Share with OMA Artist Alliance | July
If you’re looking for fellowship but can’t make it in person to OMA, join our Virtual Art Share series from home or wherever you are with refreshments of your choice, and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists! Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Take part in this conversation via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
How to Participate:
Email your file (JPEG or PNG) to Theo, dehartt+artshare@gmail.com, with “OMA Virtual Art Share” in the subject line of your email.
This online event is hosted on Zoom, join the meeting here.
Meeting ID: 884 8509 1576