Taste of Art: The Power of Color
Color is a powerful communication tool for any artist. Start the New Year with a refreshing look at how this essential artistic element can tell a complete visual story. Using unique color schemes inspired by master colorists Morris Louis and Joan Mitchell, join Robin Douglas to paint a vibrant composition using acrylic paint with only expressive colors. All supplies for your original artwork will be provided and artists of all levels are welcome.
Members $50, Visitors $65 
Members will need to sign in online to receive their discount.
Limited space is available. This event will be held onsite at OMA in compliance with CDC, state, and county guidelines.
Sanctioned social distancing will be followed and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required to be worn at all times.
Two-Day Workshop: Masterful Drawing Techniques
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 AND 12
Kick off the New Year by investing in the fundamentals shared by all artists, no matter if you are a seasoned pro or early on in your creative development. Join Robin Douglas for a two-day workshop to take a fresh look at your work by revisiting the basics and explore the wet and dry techniques of many genius artists throughout the ages, such as Rembrandt, Monet, Cézanne, and O’Keeffe. All supplies for your original artwork will be provided and artists of all levels are welcome.
Members $70, Visitors $100 
Members will need to sign in online to receive their discount at check out.
Limited space is available. This event will be held onsite at OMA in compliance with CDC, state, and county guidelines.
Sanctioned social distancing will be followed and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required to be worn at all times.
2021 Plein Air Festival Auction Closing Celebration
Be part of the excitement as we count down the final hours of this year’s Plein Air Festival Auction, featuring a stunning showcase of original plein air artworks representing Southern California’s natural beauty and urban environments. Support the OMA artist community by bidding on the artwork of your dreams! With refreshing drinks and eats on hand, join us to say a fond farewell to the 2021 Plein Air Festival Juried Exhibition, and make your voice heard by helping to select the coveted Artist’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards.
Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis. Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, this event may have limited capacity so make sure to RSVP to katie@oma-online.org by Monday, October 6 to secure a free ticket.
Music At The Museum With The Sea Monks
Explore the exhibitions for free starting at 5:00pm and stay for the free concert with the the rockabilly and blues music of The Sea Monks.
The music starts and cash bar opens at 6:30pm. Capacity may be limited, and we don’t want you to miss a thing!
Ensure you’re in by clicking here to secure a free ticket ahead of time.
Save time in line at the bar and click here to purchase your drink tickets ahead of time for beer or wine ($7) or premium wine by the glass ($14).
Looking for the perfect date night or excursion with friends? Click here for one of the exclusive VIP tables of four for $50 or call (760) 435-3721.
Music At The Museum is provided in collaboration with RexRode Productions and is made possible with the generous support of Jazzercise and Paul A. Kelly.
Free General Admission (museum at 5:00pm, concert at 6:30pm) 
Exclusive Reserved VIP Table For Four $50 
Drink Tickets: Beer or Wine $7, Premium Wine $14 
Plein Air Paint Out At The Harbor
Free admission
Open to artists at any level, join OMA’s Artist Alliance for this non-instructed opportunity to paint en plein air with peers at the Oceanside Harbor. Painters will meet outside of the Oceanside Harbor Department (1540 N Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054).
Tune into Coffee and Conversation the following day and share your work with Artist Alliance members over a cup of coffee.
Plein Air Paint Out At The Airport
Free admission
Open to artists at any level, join OMA’s Artist Alliance for this non-instructed opportunity to paint en plein air with peers at the Oceanside Airport (intersection of Eddy Jones Way and Benet Road).
Tune into Coffee and Conversation the following day and share your work with Artist Alliance members over a cup of coffee.
Plein Air Paint Out At The Lagoon
Free admission
Open to artists at any level, join OMA’s Artist Alliance for this non-instructed opportunity to paint en plein air with peers to capture views of the lagoon at the intersection of Jefferson Street and the Highway 78 on-ramp in Oceanside.
Tune into Coffee and Conversation the following day and share your work with Artist Alliance members over a cup of coffee.
Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance
Free
Enjoy a cup of coffee and good conversation with fellow artists, and explore the exhibitions at OMA for free. Offered by OMA’s Artist Alliance, sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists for all disciplines are welcome.
Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance
ONLINE
Free admission
Join Artist Alliance with a cup of coffee and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists online. Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/LAVogel/oma-artist-alliance-coffee–conversation
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