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/
Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance | February 2025
Free | 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.
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: Mission San Luis Rey
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
There are many views to paint including the mission, the rose garden and the cemetery. While there are trees and shady spots available, it may be helpful to have your umbrella handy. Parking is ample and free and there are restrooms available.
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.
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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