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.  



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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.  



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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.  


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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.  



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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.  



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SmallTalk: Artist Responders

Join curator and art historian Jim Daichendt while he dialogues with Sidewalk Activism artists Bobby Ruiz, Marissa Quinn, and Robbie Conal as they talk about the role of artists during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it will change public art, the art world, and their own lives going forward.  



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Pom-Pom Party

Help support OMA’s most colorful project yet by creating yarn pom-poms at home. Join local artist Katie Ruiz via Zoom for a virtual pom-pom party and learn how to create these glorious shaggy yarn balls of all sizes alongside members of the online community. These tiny creations will be collected later and joined together as a large-scale community yarn bombing. Click here to learn more about the project and what supplies you’ll need to participate in the party.  



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Pom-Pom Party

Help support OMA’s most colorful project yet by creating yarn pom-poms at home. Join local artist Katie Ruiz via Zoom for a virtual pom-pom party and learn how to create these glorious shaggy yarn balls of all sizes alongside members of the online community. These tiny creations will be collected later and joined together as a large-scale community yarn bombing. Click here to learn more about the project and what supplies you’ll need to participate in the party.  



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Slow Art Day

Before we all had a lot more time on our hands, most people spent an average of 10 seconds looking at a single painting. Slow Art Day is a global event that fits well with quarantine schedules as it invites participants to slow down and enjoy the discoveries art can offer. While this event is usually celebrated in museums around the world, this year it will be held exclusively online, rather than in person, so everyone can participate from the comfort of their own homes. Check back here on Saturday morning for the link to connect with a specially curated pop-up gallery featuring works of art from OMA’s Artist Alliance 2019 Biennial exhibition and get ready to engage with art on a deeper level through some thought-provoking activities designed for all ages. Be sure to follow the slow stream of artwork on OMA’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts all day long. Ready, set, slow—click here to get started.

Virtual Lecture: Jaw Dropping Art And Its Censorship

Throughout time, art has been censored, hidden, and locked away for its salaciousness from the Sistine Chapel to the public street art of today. In association with the Sidewalk Activism exhibition, join Robin Douglas to discuss some of the most spicy and seductive art.  



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