Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions:
The 2025/26 Artist Alliance Biennial
Francisco Eme: The Resistance of Echo & La Eco-Resistencia
A Fitting Pair: Irving J. Gill and Oceanside Architecture 1929–1936
Discover and connect with fellow artists, dedicated curators, and a vibrant community as you explore the art and stories of Southern California artists in three new exhibitions at OMA.
The program will start with an inspiring conversation and Q&A between exhibition curator Debra Muzikar and neurodiversity consultant Alexander Plank, offering insights into the creative processes and perspectives behind the exhibition. Then, guests are invited to meet the artists, explore the gallery at their own pace, and dive deeper into the bold, expressive works.
Celebrate neurodiverse creativity through connection, insight, and discovery.
There are docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely spot. Ample parking and restrooms available inside the nature center.
Whether you’re a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape.
This is a non-instructional event.
Paint to your heart’s content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/
Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available.
Whether you’re a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape.
This is a non-instructional event.
Paint to your heart’s content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/
It’s just beautiful all along the lake shore with water fowl, children, and lovely water vistas. Parking is $3 (bring ones) and restrooms are available.
Whether you’re a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape.
This is a non-instructional event.
Paint to your heart’s content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/
In this meet-and-greet with artist Matt Devine, learn about his immersive installation Walk with Me.
Matt will lead a brief tour of the gallery while in conversation with OMA’s Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Katie Dolgov. Questions are encouraged.
Leave behind the chaos of modern life and step into a tranquil space where the restorative qualities of nature take center stage.
This program is free with regular museum admission.
This exhibition will explore art that has emerged from the surf-culture lifestyle and surfing’s influence on artists. Everyone who has experienced the feeling of riding a wave understands just how hard it is to describe that incredible sensation, referred to as “stoke”. It seems that only through creative self-expression can surfer-artists capture the essence of stoke and the inspiration that can be found between the surfer and the wave. Artists who surf may take this creative energy in many directions and may explore subjects outside of surfing and surf culture. This joint exhibition will feature a variety of media, from traditional art making methods to works in resin, murals, surfboards, graphic art, sculpture, or fabric, all with the goal to convey the creative power that all artists experience, on or off the wave.
Learn more about Surf Art: Exploring Southern California’s Coastal Culture: https://oma-online.org/surf-art/
The INTIKA exhibition seeks to showcase the diverse works of male artists from various backgrounds, each employing different textile techniques. Artists push the boundaries of traditional textile art by experimenting with unconventional materials or incorporating elements from other disciplines like sculpture or installation art.
This exhibition is on view through August 17, 2025 at OMA West, an Annex Gallery of Oceanside Museum of Art, is located inside the Seabird Resort in downtown Oceanside, at 101 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054. The gallery is on the ground floor towards the back of the building, accessed through the front of the hotel.
Come together to celebrate creativity and the natural environment with artists of various skills to take over our beautiful city with plein air painting. There will be Artist Workshops, Artist Networking Events, Easel Sales, Quick Paint Challenges, and Awards during the Festival. Artwork created during the Festival will also be up for selection for our Plein Air Exhibition that will run through November 2025 at OMA.
FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.
On September 7, celebrate the outdoors with a plein air painting experience. Grab a brush, pick your view, and express the beauty of Oceanside’s surroundings through color and creativity in the open air.
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.