Protecting Wildlife Along The Transect Line

In conjunction with the exhibition Along The Transect Line, the Climate Science Alliance will explore how the changing climate affects San Diego wildlife through science, art, and storytelling activities. Visitors of all ages will learn about the importance of these ecosystems as well as the many ways they can help protect the earth. Admission is free for all ages.

The Ball

Celebrating the intersection of art and fashion, this year’s annual signature gala will be filled with imagination, creativity, and beauty. Be part of this elegant evening under the stars with a champagne reception, exquisite alfresco dining from Crown Point Catering, dancing to the music of the Fabulous Ultratones, an exclusive live auction, and more.

The Ball is sold out! Save the date for next year on July 25, 2020.

Legacy Society Brunch

OMA is hosting a celebratory Legacy Society brunch to thank all those who have named OMA in their estate plan. To be acknowledged for your legacy charitable giving and to be added to this special invitation list, please click here to email Lani Curtis or call (760) 435-3726.

Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance

Socialize with fellow artists, enjoy drinks and snacks, learn more about Artist Alliance, and explore exhibitions at OMA for free.

Free First Sunday

Embrace creativity and enjoy the exhibitions for free including Roland Reiss: Unrepentant & Unapologetic Flowers Plus Small Stories and Along the Transect Line as well as  Valya: She which closes on July  7.

Free First Sunday

Embrace creativity and enjoy the exhibitions for free including Valya: She, the recently opened shows Roland Reiss: Unrepentant & Unapologetic Flowers Plus Small Stories and Along the Transect Line, as well as San Diego Surreal which closes on June 16. Special free programs are also happening during the day including Coffee and Conversation with Artist Alliance from 12:00–2:00pm,  Protecting Wildlife Along the Transect Line from 1:00–2:00pm, and Dance at OMA from 2:30–4:00pm.

Oceanside Earth Day Festival

Grab your family and friends for North County’s largest Earth Day celebration in downtown Oceanside near the corner of Tremont and Pier View Way. Earth Festival is a free event with fun and exciting attractions for everyone including live music from local bands. This festival will also include environmental education, product vendors, and a Kids-Eco Zone where children will be inspired by our local environment to save water, recycle right, and enjoy the great outdoors. OMA will be participating with a fun art project for kids to create pressed plastic pendant necklaces. For more information about the event, visit Green Oceanside, and to learn about other upcoming Earth Month events visit Green Oceanside Events.

Dance At OMA

This new series of performance work is created in direct response to current exhibitions. May through July, Alyssa Junious will be creating movement based around VALYA: SHE. During three work-in-progress events, Junious will solicit and incorporate audience response to her finished work, which will be presented in full on July 7. The first opportunity to join in the creation process of this new work happens during First Free Sunday on May 5. She will be at work in the gallery 2:30–3:30pm. Museum visitors will be offered various ways to contribute feedback, from suggesting songs for the artist to use as a score to drawing images based around what they see. Admission is free from 12:00–5:00pm to explore all of the exhibitions.

Junious graduated from Oceanside High School before attending UC Irvine where she earned a BFA in dance. She is a community influencer who creates work aimed at engaging audiences to see themselves reflected in the artwork.

Exhibition Reception

Sip, nosh, and mingle with artists and fellow art lovers as OMA celebrates the opening of three exhibitions including Along the Transect Line, Roland Reiss: Unrepentant & Unapologetic Flowers and Small Stories, and Brian Kesinger: Dream it Yourself. Members at the President’s Circle and above are invited at 5:00pm for the VIP hour.

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Members will need to sign in to receive their discount.

Members free, Visitors $10

 

Life Drawing

Artists will work from a combination of 5 to 40 minute poses during this non-instructed session. Live model, table, and chairs are provided. Artists to bring their own drawing materials. Price is $12 for members, $15 for visitors, payable in cash at the door.

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