Virtual Member Welcome
OMA members are invited to a deep dive into the OMA experience. From the comfort of home, sip on a caffeinated cocktail (recipe provided!) alongside exhibitions manager Katie Dolgov for a special sneak peek into upcoming exhibitions at OMA and a one-on-one (virtual style) with local artist Trinh Mai. Be among the first to see what’s brewing at OMA and begin your day with an insider look offered exclusively to our amazing community of members.
Plein Air Paint In
With the Plein Air Paint Out on hold for the time being, everyone can continue painting with the Plein Air Paint In! Open to artists at any level—paint the world through your window, in your backyard, or from your studio during the event’s usual time. Afterward, join OMA’s Artist Alliance with a rejuvenating drink of your choice for virtual Coffee and Conversation to share your work.
Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance
We’ve been asked to stay home, but we don’t have to be alone. Join Artist Alliance for a cup of coffee and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists. Sculptors, painters, photographers, artists of all disciplines are welcome.
Join the conversation from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You will need an internet connection, speakers, and a microphone.
Feel free to snap a photo of what you are currently working on to share with the group—especially if you participated in the Plein Air Paint In earlier in the day. Send a copy of the image prior to the event by following these simple steps:
- Make sure your image is a jpeg file and is sized to at least 1920 pixels on the longest side.
- Save your file as “CNC artwork_[YOUR NAME]”
- Email your image to Larry Vogel at vogelart@cox.net with the subject line “OMA First Sunday: [YOUR NAME]”
Must See Museums: Gems Of The Great Midwest
With a trip planned to venture across three different states, let Robin Douglas show you the splendor of the Midwest, home to collections and art objects that are truly one of a kind. Buckle up as OMA swings through America’s HeARTland. Tour stops include Art Institute of Chicago, The Kansas City Nelson Atkins Art Museum, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Must See Museums: Treasures Of Washington, D.C.
The next destination for OMA’s three-part travel series is the nation’s capital, home to a stunning array of art from around the world. Join Robin Douglas for a virtual exploration of several celebrated art collections, all within walking distance making it the most densely clustered collection of masterpieces in the United States of America. Get ready to experience an art-filled travel itinerary without even breaking a sweat! Tour stops include National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Gallery of Art, and The Duncan and Marjorie Phillips Collection.
Must See Museums: NYC’s Fab Four
Whisk yourself away to the city that never sleeps and take a guided tour through a handful of world-renowned collections, minus the traffic and airfare. With Robin Douglas as your guide, visit the cultural landmarks that put NYC on the map, including behind-the-scenes stories and intrigue known only to museum insiders. Get ready to virtually hit the city streets and to explore art like never before. Tour stops include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art.
SmallTalk: Hotel Sneak Peek
Join OMA’s special projects director and visual artist Rebecca Webb for a special preview of new work commissioned for the Oceanside beachfront hotels. Hear directly from artists Christopher Cichocki, Jeff Irwin, and Courtney Mattison about their unique processes and the connection between human life and the environment that exists at the core of their work.
SmallTalk: The Art Of Community
Join OMA’s exhibition manager and art enthusiast extraordinaire Katie Dolgov along with Artist Alliance members Ellen Dieter, Annalise Neil, and Michael Sitaras for a thoughtful discussion on the importance of a vibrant San Diego artist community and finding inspiration in isolation.
SmallTalk: Street Art Goes Online
Join Sidewalk Activism curator and art historian Jim Daichendt for an intimate chat with featured artists Teachr1, Gloria Muriel, and Plastic Jesus as they discuss how they are adapting their studio processes, connecting with followers on social media, and looking toward a future amidst a global pandemic.
