2021 Plein Air Festival
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come paint in the open air this summer. Oceanside offers gorgeous coastlines, charming cityscapes, peaceful lagoons, rolling hills with lush flora and fauna, and the historic Mission San Luis Rey, among other visual splendor to capture on canvas or media of your choosing. There will be a number of opportunities to sell artwork as well as submit for awards consideration and the possibility to be juried into an exhibition at OMA August 1-October 10. Click here for more information about the festival.
Early Bird Registration (through June 30: OMA Artist Alliance Members $45, Visitors $55, Students Free 
Rates increase on July 1.
Members will need to sign in online to receive their discount.
Fee waivers may be available for artists experiencing financial hardship. Students will need to show a valid 2021 school ID at check in.
Pictured: Towards Mission Avenue (detail) by Plein Air Festival artist Mark Fehlman.
First Friday Art Walk At OMA West At The Seabird
Join us during First Friday Art Walk for the opening of OMA West At The Seabird. The inaugural exhibition at our new annex gallery located inside The Seabird Resort highlights works from the permanent collection of Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) that celebrate the natural and built environments found in the open air along the Pacific coast. Exploring the trajectory of Southern California painting from the plein air tradition to contemporary pop-surreal, this exhibition features artwork by Gibson Byrd, William Glen Crooks, Jean de Paul, Jeanne Dunn, Charles Arthur Fries, Raul Guerrero, Ruth Jameson, Vereara Maeva-Taripo, Lee Peterson, Scott W. Prior, Ernest Silva, and Jen Trute.
Artwork pictured by Jen Trute, William Glen Crooks, and Gibson Byrd.
First Friday Art Walk: Music At The Museum With The Shane Hall Trio
Explore the exhibitions for free starting at 5:00pm and stay for the free concert as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night with the Shane Hall Trio—original electric blues music that features strong and soulful vocals and rhythm-dominated guitar hooks. 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 or click here for one of the exclusive VIP tables of four for $50. Pre-register and be entered to win two free tickets to an upcoming Six String Society show at the Belly Up. (Must be present at the event to win.)
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).
It’s going to be a great night as we welcome the start of summer and we can’t wait to share it with you!
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
Online Lecture: The Essence Of Nature (An Art Journey)
Since the early cave drawings, artists have been inspired to capture the beauty and mystery of our planet. Join Robin Douglas for an exploration of nature as an artistic muse through the ages, from the Lascaux caves, to the luminosity of French Impressionism, to the visions of contemporary creators. In association with OMA’s upcoming Plein Air Festival, connect with us virtually as we celebrate the ability of artists to creatively express the essence of the natural world, in all its complexities and grace.
Your link to connect online to this virtual lecture will be sent in the confirmation email after you have completed enrollment. Additional reminder emails will follow a few days before and on the day of the lecture.
Members free, Visitors $5
Members will need to sign in to receive their discount at check out.
Artwork pictured: Martin Johnson Heade, Study of an Orchid (detail), 1872.
Art Mart On The Terrace
Attention art collectors and enthusiasts! For two days only, visit the museum for a pop-up art sale on the front terrace featuring artwork created by members of OMA’s Artist Alliance. Explore art in the open air, pick up the next gem for your collection, and enjoy a weekend of celebration at OMA as we welcome visitors to explore two newly opened exhibitions—Taylor Chapin: Consumption Capital and Mark Bryce: Love & War.
Saturday Artists: Denise Cerro, Susan Coppock, Janice Crocker, Christian Garcia-Olivo, Ann Golumbuk, Kay Kaplan, Dawn Tappen, and Brady Willmott.
Sunday Artists: Stephanie Bell, Suzie Concors, John Foltz, Steve Harlow, Barbara Inbody, Claire Livingston, Doriana Sinnett, and Tara Sood.
Admission to the Art Mart on the Terrace is free and does not require reservations. Advance ticket reservations for museum admission to view the exhibitions are required for members and visitors. Click here to select yours online.
Artwork pictured (left to right, top to bottom) by Barbara Inbody, Claire Livingston, Doriana Sinnett, John Foltz, Stephanie Bell, Suzie Concors, Tara Sood, and Steve Harlow.
Art Mart On The Terrace
Attention art collectors and enthusiasts! For two days only, visit the museum for a pop-up art sale on the front terrace featuring artwork created by members of OMA’s Artist Alliance. Explore art in the open air, pick up the next gem for your collection, and enjoy a weekend of celebration at OMA as we welcome visitors to explore two newly opened exhibitions—Taylor Chapin: Consumption Capital and Mark Bryce: Love & War.
Saturday Artists: Denise Cerro, Susan Coppock, Janice Crocker, Christian Garcia-Olivo, Ann Golumbuk, Kay Kaplan, Dawn Tappen, and Brady Willmott.
Sunday Artists: Stephanie Bell, Suzie Concors, John Foltz, Steve Harlow, Barbara Inbody, Claire Livingston, Doriana Sinnett, and Tara Sood.
Admission to the Art Mart on the Terrace is free and does not require reservations. Advance ticket reservations for museum admission to view the exhibitions are required for members and visitors. Click here to select yours online.
Artwork pictured (left to right, top to bottom) by Ann Golumbuk, Janice Crocker, Brady Willmott, Dawn Tappen, Susan Coppock, Kay Kaplan, Christian Garcia-Olivo, and Denise Cerro.
Taste of Art: California Through Monet’s Eyes
Picture a vivid image of Southern California translated onto canvas by Claude Monet. Having spent a good deal of time in the south of France, his ability to create serene coastal landscapes would have been the perfect fit for painting Oceanside in all its natural beauty. In anticipation of OMA’s upcoming Plein Air Festival, join Robin Douglas for a short presentation focused on this legendary painter and be inspired to create your own masterpiece using vital brushstrokes with soft colors to capture our rich surroundings. All supplies for your original artwork will be provided.
Members $40, Visitors $50
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.
Pictured: Étretat: The Beach and the Falaise d’Amont (detail) by Claude Monet.
Two-Day Workshop: The Joy Of Nature
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 AND 9
Drawing inspiration from three master painters of nature, Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, and David Hockney, join Robin Douglas to explore their distinct styles and shared love for outdoor scenery and majestic landscapes. Be inspired by Van Gogh’s rich, thick repetitive brushstrokes, O’Keeffe’s smooth, organic transitions, and Hockney’s playful colors and shapes to create your own unique painting. In anticipation of OMA’s upcoming Plein Air Festival, celebrate the joy of nature with a splash of creativity! All supplies for your original artwork will be provided.
Members $60, Visitors $90
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.
Pictured: Lake George, Autumn, 1922 (detail) by Georgia O’Keeffe
Artist Alliance Quarterly Exchange
Artist Alliance is taking the quarterly critique online. Viewing is open to both members and visitors, but sharing artwork is limited to Artist Alliance and Cultural Cohort members only.
Artist Alliance members will need to snap a photo of current work and submit it ahead of time to share with the group during the Quarterly Exchange.
Send a copy of the image prior to the event by following these simple steps:
1. Make sure your image is a jpeg file and is sized to at least 1920 pixels on the longest side (just like we usually do for Online Juried Shows).
2. Save and name your file as“Quarterly artwork_[YOUR NAME]”
3. Email your image to Larry Vogel at lavogelart@gmail.com with the subject line“OMA Quarterly Critique: [YOUR NAME]”
Let’s Paint Plein Air: Sunset At The Lagoon
Grab your brush, paints, and sense of adventure to join local artist Kate Joiner and her friends at the end of South Pacific Street for a fun and informative introduction to the exciting world of plein air painting. In connection with OMA’s upcoming Plein Air Festival on July 24-31, this no-pressure, group-based painting session will provide the necessary know-how to create your own work of art in the open air. Learn about outdoor painting techniques, recommended art supplies, and a few insider tips to getting the best out of your plein air experience.
Members $10, Visitors $15
Members will need to sign in online to receive their discount.
Limited space is available. Participants must provide their own materials and a recommended supply list will be shared prior to the workshop. Social distancing best practices will be followed and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required to be worn at all times.
Pictured: Before Sundown (detail) by Plein Air Festival artist Shuang Li.
