Art For All | Free First Sunday | Día de los Muertos
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.
Día de los Muertos
In partnership with Persian Place, OMA invites you to celebrate Día de los Muertos Learn about the art of José Guadalupe Posada and his iconic Calavera Catrina, then take part in festive art and craft activities. Guests are encouraged to come in costume!
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.
Artist Alliance Juried Critique | December 2025
10 artists, one artwork per artist, will be selected for the critique by jurors Paul Ecdao, Co-owner/Curator of Thumbprint Gallery; LA-based Art Manager and Dealer Billy Gross; and Rokhsane Hovaida of California Center for the Arts, Escondido. These three jurors will also run the in-person session.
Register to view and ask questions at OMA’s second Juried Critique session. Art lovers and artists curious about the process of a professional critique are encouraged to attend the session for free as observers. The critique will be followed by a moderated audience Q&A session. Audience members will learn just as much from the feedback given by the professional jurors as those who were selected for the critique.
Note: Registering for this event is not the same as submitting your artwork for consideration to be critiqued.
Submit your work here for a chance to be featured as one of our 10 selected artists. This in-depth and constructive critique is aimed at full time professional artists. Artists are invited to submit 3-5 works for consideration along with their professional portfolio website or social media account.
About Artist Alliance
OMA’s Artist Alliance serves as an affiliated membership group accessible to OMA members at any tier for an extra annual fee of $20 per person. This alliance fosters interaction, visibility, and professional growth for artists within the region. OMA holds a number of events that either feature Artist Alliance members’ artwork (both on-and-off-site exhibitions), are exclusive to Artist Alliance members (i.e. Artist Alliance Biennial), or offer free or discounted admission. Learn more about Artist Alliance here.
Gallery Walkthrough with Kate Stern
In this casual meet-and-greet, join curator Kate Stern for a closer look at OMA’s current exhibition, Fabulous Fiber. Kate will lead a brief walkthrough of the gallery, sharing insights into the artists, materials, and creative processes that make Fabulous Fiber shine.
Questions and audience engagement are encouraged throughout this informal, behind-the-scenes look at one of OMA’s most vibrant exhibitions.
This program is free with regular museum admission.
Free First THURSDAY | September 4 | 5-8pm
This month, we’re flipping the script! Since we’ll be closing early at 1:00pm on Friday, September 5 for a private event, we’re celebrating Free First Friday a day early.
Join us on Thursday, September 4 from 5:00-8:00pm for free admission, exciting new exhibitions, and all the O’side vibes. Plus, it’s the perfect chance to double up on fun at the MainStreet Oceanside Sunset Market.
We’ll see you soon!
