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.
Plein Air Paint In
SmallTalk: The Roots Of Our Troubled Present
Conceived by art historian and former San Diego Union-Tribune art critic Robert L. Pincus, this SmallTalk will explore his longstanding interest in the way the present-day shortcomings, problems, and crises in society—from racist police practices to xenophobic attitudes toward immigrants to the intrusion of religious beliefs into politics—are rooted in the past. Join Pincus as he moderates a Socratic discussion with artists Alanna Airitam, Debby and Larry Kline, and Marcos Ramírez ERRE on the relationship between art and pressing social and cultural issues of the moment as well the history of those issues.
(image: What If We Could Do 1963 All Over (detail) by Alanna Airitam—No: 104 in OMA’s Art Auction)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this free event and receive directions to access it from any device.
Coffee With A Collector: Hugh Davies
A well-curated collection of artwork can be a work of art in its own right. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s director emeritus Hugh Davies joins OMA’s executive director Maria Mingalone over a cup of coffee as they chat about the purpose and joy behind building a world-class collection of art. These two pillars of the San Diego art scene will deconstruct their personal motivations to collect, offering wisdom and encouragement to those inspired to grow collections of their own from OMA’s Art Auction.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this donation-based event and receive directions to access it from any device.
Virtual Studio Visit: Deanne Sabeck
Enter the creative and personal world of dichroic glass artist Deanne Sabeck during OMA’s new series of Virtual Studio Visits. Featuring artists from the upcoming virtual Art Auction, learn about their artistic processes and sources of inspiration while taking a behind-the-scenes look at where the work happens. The dynamic connection that artists have with their physical space will come alive in these one-of-a-kind tours rarely available to groups outside of collectors or museum professionals. Click on the links below to register for each event and to receive directions to access the live stream from any device.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this donation-based event and receive directions to access it from any device.
Hanging With Drei
Ready to hang your artwork like a pro? Join OMA’s facilities manager and lead preparator Drei Kiel for a masterful behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to prepare artwork for display in a variety of settings—from a public museum to your living room. The perfect companion piece to this month’s virtual Art Auction, pick up a variety of how-to gems and unique insights from an expert working in the museum world with 35 years of experience and a lifetime of stories to boot.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this donation-based event and receive directions to access it from any device.
Virtual Studio Visit: Charlotte Bird
Enter the creative and personal world of quilt artist Charlotte Bird during OMA’s new series of Virtual Studio Visits. Featuring artists from the upcoming virtual Art Auction, learn about their artistic processes and sources of inspiration while taking a behind-the-scenes look at where the work happens. The dynamic connection that artists have with their physical space will come alive in these one-of-a-kind tours rarely available to groups outside of collectors or museum professionals. Click on the links below to register for each event and to receive directions to access the live stream from any device.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this donation-based event and receive directions to access it from any device.
Virtual Studio Visit: Barbara Runge And Larry Vogel
Enter the creative and personal world of artists Barbara Runge and Larry Vogel during OMA’s new series of Virtual Studio Visits. Featuring artists from the upcoming virtual Art Auction, learn about their artistic processes and sources of inspiration while taking a behind-the-scenes look at where the work happens. The dynamic connection that artists have with their physical space will come alive in these one-of-a-kind tours rarely available to groups outside of collectors or museum professionals. Click on the links below to register for each event and to receive directions to access the live stream from any device.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this donation-based event and receive directions to access it from any device.