Robert Xavier Burden: The Alien Painting Unveiled | Celebration
Join us to raise a toast and meet the artist on February 14 for a truly out-of-this-world experience at the celebration of a stunning, newly-completed painting by renowned artist Robert Xavier Burden. This giant masterpiece, featuring hundreds of aliens from pop culture through the decades, will transport you to a cosmic realm like never before. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique date-night alternative, as the artist himself will be on hand for an exclusive meet-and-greet. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of art, culture, and intergalactic intrigue!
This program is free with Museum Admission.
The museum is open until 8:00pm, guests are welcome to stay until the museum closes.
Remarks will be at 6:45pm.
Artist Alliance Juried Critique | April 2025
This in-depth, professional, and constructive critique will examine 10 artworks by mid-career, full time artists. The artists and artworks one artwork per artist will be selected for the critique by three jurors who will also run the in-person 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. Register as an audience member here[link to event listing]. We strongly encourage any/all artists who would normally attend the quarterly to join this one as well! Audience members will learn just as much from the feedback given by the professional jurors as those who were selected for the critique.
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.
EXHIBITION CELEBRATION
Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions:
Marshall Toomey: Black Americana
The Stories that Connect Us: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Matt Devine: Walk With Me
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.
Members FREE | General Admission $15
New Member Welcome Event
Are you a fresh addition to our community? Come join us for our New Member Welcome! It’s a fantastic chance to enjoy complimentary refreshments, meet both new and long-standing members, discover volunteer prospects, and indulge in a private docent tour of our ongoing exhibitions. If you can’t make it this time, watch out for future New Member Welcome events on our calendar. Whether you’ve been a member for a week or a year, we’re thrilled to have you join us and embrace a stronger sense of belonging.
Plein Air Paint Out with OMA Artist Alliance: Buddy Todd Park
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
This is a small park with great views. There are lots of lovely mature trees, ocean vistas from the west side, playgrounds, and paths as well as plenty of shade. Parking is free and restrooms are available.
FREE and Open to All Levels!
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.
Plein Air Paint Out with OMA Artist Alliance: Oceanside Pier
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
Come paint the pier at the end of Pier View Way or the surrounding
Oceanside beach shops and beaches. We will meet at the start of the pier at 2 and fan out from there. Free parking at the lot at the corner of Seagaze and S Cleveland drives or metered parking immediately adjacent to the pier. Public restrooms available.
FREE and open to all levels:
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.
How to Participate:
Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/
Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun!
This is a non-instructional event.
Paint to your heart’s content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.
Plein Air Paint Out with OMA Artist Alliance: 101 Cafe
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
Paint the palm lined street and this vintage cafe. Street parking on Wisconsin (let’s not take all the Cafe parking please) and restrooms at a nearby realty office courtesy of one of our artists.
FREE and open to all levels!
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.
How to Participate:
Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/
Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun!
This is a non-instructional event.
Paint to your heart’s content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.
Join us for a free community workshop where participants of all ages can learn to create “Tsikuri” or God’s Eyes, sacred spiritual objects woven from brightly colored yarn. Led by artist Natalie Gonzalez, these vibrant, hands-on sessions will explore the intricate art of crafting Tsikuri on wooden sticks, a beautiful tradition of the Huichol community in Mexico. The workshops will tie into Ventana Huichola, an exhibition opening in April 2025 honoring Huichol culture through a stunning, site-specific installation. This is a unique opportunity to connect with cultural heritage and create your own piece of spiritual art.
Tsikuri Workshop
Join us for a free community workshop where participants of all ages can learn to create “Tsikuri” or God’s Eyes, sacred spiritual objects woven from brightly colored yarn. Led by artist Natalie Gonzalez, these vibrant, hands-on sessions will explore the intricate art of crafting Tsikuri on wooden sticks, a beautiful tradition of the Huichol community in Mexico. The workshops will tie into Ventana Huichola, an exhibition opening in April 2025 honoring Huichol culture through a stunning, site-specific installation. This is a unique opportunity to connect with cultural heritage and create your own piece of spiritual art.
Plein Air Paint Out with OMA Artist Alliance: Buccaneer Beach
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
This is a small little beach where you can paint waves, palm trees, lifeguard towers, the cute local cafe, or the inlet. Parking is easy and restrooms are convenient.
FREE and open to all levels!
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.
Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun!
This is a non-instructional event.
Paint to your heart’s content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.
Become an Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/
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