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 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.
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.
Artist Alliance Quarterly Exchange
Artist Alliance members and their guests can participate in sharing and critique sessions promoting professional development. Not a member? No problem, join now or at the event!
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 Valya: She and San Diego Surreal, as well as Matthew Barnes: Painter of the Night which closes on May 12.
Slow Art Day
The average time visitors look at a single painting is 10 seconds. Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission to help people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. Participants at OMA will focus on three works of art and spend 5–10 minutes with each one before engaging in discussion with friends and docents, or online using #SlowArtDay. This event is free with museum admission.
Patron Party
OMA members at the Patron level and above are invited to enjoy a festive special Cinco de Mayo-themed cocktail party to celebrate the generous support of upper-level membership. Not a member? Click here to join at the Patron level or higher and come to the party, as well as enjoy a number of other benefits including admission to over 1,000 other institutions with NARM and ROAM.
333’s Music At The Museum With Skelpin
Skelpin will engage the audience with Irish music fused with the passion of Spain, rhythms of the Middle East, and American romantic soul. Come boogie your cares away while enjoying gourmet appetizers, desserts, and specialty wines from 333 Pacific. A limited number of premium reserved tables are available in addition to general admission single tickets.
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Members will need to sign in to receive their discount.
General Admission Tickets: Members $35, Visitors $45
Reserved Tables of 4: Members $190, Visitors $230 
First Friday Art Walk: Music At The Museum With Whitney Shay
Explore the exhibitions and stay for the free concert as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night with Whitney Shay’s bluesy soul. The music starts and cash bar opens at 7:00pm. Galleries close at 8:00pm. A limited number of reserved tables of four are available. Purchase online below, or call (760) 435-3721.
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Premium Reserved Table Of Four
The Art Walk Music at the Museum series is in partnership with RexRode Productions. It is sponsored by Visit Oceanside and supported by the Betty Scalice Foundation (Coastal Community Foundation) with donations from Wild Barrell Brewing and Stone Brewing Company.