Artist Alliance Journaling for Creatives | Writing an Artwork Statement

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we’ll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.
APRIL TOPIC: WRITING AN ARTWORK STATEMENT
In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:
– Explore your core values and creative motivations
-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”
-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences
You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free

 

Artist Alliance Juried Critique | April 2026

Enjoy refreshments and experience a fast-paced and in-depth artwork critique of 10 juried artworks! Three jurors will select the works from submissions and will also run the in-person session. Check back soon for a link to submit your work!
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $10
Member: $5
Artist Alliance Members: Free
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.

Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance | Materials as Meaning: What Your Medium Says About You

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA’s Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience.

Materials as Meaning: What Your Medium Says About You

Every artist chooses a medium for emotional reasons, not just technical ones.
Audience Takeaway: A list of the emotional qualities of their medium.
Presenter Prompt: Share how your chosen medium amplifies your message or identity. Presenter to be determined*
*Please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com to be selected as a presenter.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free

Art for All

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! 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.
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. All levels welcome!
Ticket Prices:
Free

 

Taste of Art Workshop | Food Paintings

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side.
Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it.

Food Paintings

Create your ideal culinary and visual delight in paint using heavy-bodied pigments and modeling paste. Real, luscious, and edible food will be provided as inspiration and shared at the end of the session during critique.
All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun!
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $65
Member: $50
Space is limited. Register today!

Studio Arts Workshop | Georgia O’Keeffe’s Landscapes and Flowers

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas.
Inspired by world renowned artists, you will explore different media, techniques and subjects found in an artist’s studio. After a brief slide presentation for inspiration and context the session will continue with demonstrations.

Georgia O’Keeffe’s Landscapes and Flowers

Using O’Keeffe’s application of painting techniques in watercolor and acrylic paint, and the study of her work, this studio will create “magnified’’, open compositions and close-cropped paintings
This full day workshop held from 10:00am–2:00pm is meant to get you in the art making groove and develop new approaches to seeing and creating artworks. Whether you have a lifetime practice or are new to expressing yourself, we exchange ideas and techniques in a supportive and challenging environment. Students of all levels are welcome to stretch their creative muscles and build community with us.
All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $100
Member: $70
Space is limited. Register today!
 

Art Business Lab | Working with AI & SEO for Artists

Explore how artificial intelligence can become a creative ally in both your studio practice and professional growth. This workshop introduces artists to AI tools like ChatGPT, demonstrating how to craft effective prompts, streamline writing tasks such as statements and bios, and spark new ideas. We’ll also cover SEO basics and simple strategies to make your work easier to find online, with practical website examples using Wix. Participants will leave with clear, actionable ways to use AI to support their creativity and strengthen their digital presence.
A limited number of scholarships are available for artists who wish to attend but cannot support the fees at this time, contact katie@oma-online.org to inquire.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $65
Member: $60
Artist Alliance Member: $50

 

Artist Alliance Journaling for Creatives | What is Your Archetype?

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we’ll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.
MARCH TOPIC: WHAT IS YOUR ARCHETYPE, AND HOW CAN YOU USE IT TO WRITE FROM THAT POINT OF VIEW?
In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:
– Explore your core values and creative motivations
-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”
-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences
You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free

 

Artist Alliance Journaling for Creatives | What is Your “Why” Statement?

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we’ll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.
FEBRUARY TOPIC: WHAT IS YOUR “WHY” STATEMENT?
In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:
– Explore your core values and creative motivations
-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”
-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences
You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free

 

Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance | Finding the Thread: Themes That Hold Your Work Together

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA’s Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience.

Finding the Thread: Themes That Hold Your Work Together

All artists have recurring obsessions. Discover the connective tissue of your work.
Audience Takeaway: Identify one theme they return to over and over.
Presenter Prompt: Show two to three pieces that reveal a through-line in your art. Presenter to be determined*
*Please submit your name and website to cathy@artstudiosandiego.com to be selected as a presenter.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free

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