Free Family Art Day

Enjoy fun for the whole family with all materials supplied. Admission to the museum is free as well as all projects!

Expressive Drawing And Painting

Two-day class: Tuesday & Thursday, March 1 & 3, 1:00–4:00pm. Use the free and expressive techniques of Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Morris Louis, and Helen Frankenthaler to produce unique imagery.

Instructor: Robin Douglas

Camarada Concert: Irish Legend & Lore

7:00 concert, 8:15 wine reception

Get lost in the music of Ireland—flute, fiddle, guitar, bass, and percussion combine in traditional Irish tunes with a rock groove.

Once upon a time in the land of Irish Legend & Lore, there were mystical ballades, lively jigs and lush landscapes. Feel the call of the Emerald Isle as Camarada performs traditional Irish tunes with a rock groove. The music ranges from an original Irish ditty by Fred Benedetti to the legendary The Gael – from The Last of the Mohicans. Storyteller Linda Whiteside’s hypnotic way with words will captivate you as she weaves tales of wonder. Don’t be surprised when you find yourself smelling the foggy ocean breeze and a little Guinness wafting through the air. This enchanted evening leads us to the salty shores of Ireland in search of fairy people, gods, and giants. Along the way, we just might get lost in the music and the tales.

Visit www.camarada.org or call (619) 231-3702 for tickets. Email music@camarada.org with questions.

Artist Alliance Quarterly Exchange

Artist Alliance members can participate in sharing and critique sessions promoting professional development. Executive director James Peck will be part of the February panel.

This members-only event is free to attend. Not a member? No problem, join now or at the event!

Please click here to RSVP and let us know you’ll be attending.

New Member Reception And Exhibition Tour

New and longtime members will get to know one another, learn about volunteer opportunities, and enjoy a private docent tour of current exhibitions. This members-only event is free to attend. Not a member? No problem, join now or at the event!

Please click here to RSVP and let us know you’ll be attending.

Distinguished Lecture Series: Music And Art

Art and music have always inspired each other. The subject matter, the mood, and even sound imagined as color echo in this presentation. Free for OMA members, $10 for visitors.

Chicago Trip Information Session

Come learn more about the art trip planned for August 28–September 1, 2016.

Visit the Windy City with OMA executive director James Peck and docent/art historian Robin Douglas for a fun-filled, educational and art-packed trip.

Includes:

  • 4 nights in the recently renovated luxurious all-suite Omni Hotel with free Wifi and luxury appointments, 400 square feet per room, located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
  • Welcome dinner at the highly acclaimed 676 Restaurant at the Omni
  • Farewell cocktail in the 676 Bar and Lounge, named one of the top 10 hotel bars in Chicago
  • 4 full breakfasts— a culinary art experience
  • Round trip transportation to and from the hotel

Features professional guided tours of:

  • Art Institute’s new Modern Wing and a private tour of the Thorne Miniature Rooms, by author Marianne Fineberg
  • A walking tour of the Chicago Loop
  • An architectural boat tour along the Chicago River, considered one of the top ten U.S. tours
  • A land tour of the city’s architectural highlights including a guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House
  • Hosted Chicago Gallery Tour and much more!
  • Free time for shopping, baseball and more museums included!

Contact Wendi Sweeny to reserve your spot, wendi@oma-online.org or (760) 435-3728.

Travel To Chicago

Visit the Windy City with OMA executive director James Peck and docent/art historian Robin Douglas for a fun-filled, educational and art-packed trip.

Learn more at an information session on February 11 from 6:00–7:00pm.

Trip includes:

  • 4 nights in the recently renovated luxurious all-suite Omni Hotel with free Wifi and luxury appointments, 400 square feet per room, located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
  • Welcome dinner at the highly acclaimed 676 Restaurant at the Omni
  • Farewell cocktail in the 676 Bar and Lounge, named one of the top 10 hotel bars in Chicago
  • 4 full breakfasts— a culinary art experience
  • Round trip transportation to and from the hotel

Features professional guided tours of:

  • Art Institute’s new Modern Wing and a private tour of the Thorne Miniature Rooms, by author Marianne Fineberg
  • A walking tour of the Chicago Loop
  • An architectural boat tour along the Chicago River, considered one of the top ten U.S. tours
  • A land tour of the city’s architectural highlights including a guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House
  • Hosted Chicago Gallery Tour and much more!
  • Free time for shopping, baseball and more museums included!

Contact Wendi Sweeny to reserve your spot, wendi@oma-online.org or (760) 435-3728.

Art Workshop

Come create in the studio using recycled materials and other art supplies. Different projects for all ages will be available to explore.Only $1 per person! Free museum admission!

Travel To The Broad

Travel via luxury coach from OMA to The Broad in downtown Los Angeles—a new contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. The museum is home to 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide.

After touring The Broad, there will be ample time to have lunch on your own at the museum or other nearby eatery as well as venture to other venues such as Disney Concert Hall, Museum of Contemporary Art, LA Central Library, and Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels—all within walking distance.   

Visit The Broad online for a mobile app to download for an audio tour. The Broad does not have docent tours.

A $10 non-refundable deposit is due by February 11 to reserve space. Balance is due by March 11.

Full cost for the day trip is $55 for OMA members and $70 for visitors.

Trip departs at 8:30am from OMA. Anticipated return time is 5:00pm, subject to traffic.

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