Studio Arts Workshop | The Annual Figure Drawing and Painting Studio
The Annual Figure Drawing and Painting Studio
Space is limited. Register today!
Studio Arts Workshop | Animal Paintings
Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. Explore media, techniques, & creativity in a supportive, skill-building environment.
Animal Paintings
This is an especially fun one! Bring in photographs of your favorite furry beasts and draw and paint them in a unique background inspired by famous paintings of animals at this art workshop.
All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $100
Member: $70
Space is limited. Register today!
Studio Arts Workshop | Celebratory Food Paintings
Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. Explore media, techniques, & creativity in a supportive, skill-building environment.
Celebratory Food Paintings
Create luscious, textured food paintings in this art workshop! Inspired by paintings of the past, from Dutch Baroque banquet paintings to Wayne Theobald’s opulent high-key paintings, you will use heavy paint mixed with modeling paste to create your own culinary delight on canvas.
All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $100
Member: $70
Space is limited. Register today!
Artist Alliance Journaling for Creatives | What is Your Archetype?
In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we’ll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.
OCTOBER TOPIC: WHAT IS YOUR ARCHETYPE, AND HOW CAN YOU USE YOUR ARCHETYPE TO WRITE FROM THAT POINT OF VIEW?
In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:
– Explore your core values and creative motivations
-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”
-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences
You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.
Ticket Prices:
Artist Alliance Member: Free
Exhibition Celebration: OMA Artist Alliance at Covet Gallery
Celebrate OMA’s Artist Alliance exhibition at Covet Gallery!
Enjoy refreshments and creative conversations as you mingle with artists and art lovers.
Covet Gallery is located in Oceanside’s fashionable South O District:
1922 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Exhibition On View: October 3–October 31, 2026
Ticket Prices:
Free
ART AFTER DARK | Costume Contest & Party
It’s back! Part party, part runway show, part epic costume contest, ART AFTER DARK returns October 24, 2026.
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Artist Alliance Monthly Social: Hangar 76
Hangar 76
OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted at rotating venues throughout San Diego and North County. These informal get-togethers offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and build community while exploring a range of hotspots across the region. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, each gathering encourages conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within the Artist Alliance network.
This is a no-host event, attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages.
Music at the Museum with 333 Pacific featuring Johnny “V” Vernazza
Join us for Music at the Museum, an unforgettable night of art, flavor, and live performance! Your ticket includes food and drinks provided by 333 Pacific, the beloved coastal restaurant known for its elevated menu and signature cocktails.
Headlining the evening is electrifying blues guitarist Johnny “V” Vernazza, whose powerhouse career includes touring and recording with icons like Chuck Berry, Greg Allman, George Thorogood, Charlie Daniels, and Elvin Bishop, and whose signature slide guitar helped define the Southern rock sound.
Set within OMA’s inspiring galleries and creative atmosphere, this high-energy night of music, cuisine, and community is a celebration you won’t want to miss.
Reserved Tables seat 4 people and include the cost of admission.
Adult and Member tickets can be purchased individually for standing room.
This is a 21+ only event.
Ticket Prices:
Reserved Table: $400
Adult: $85
Member: $65
*SPECIAL EVENT* | OMA GALA 2026
Mark your calendars…
The Oceanside Museum of Art Gala returns July 18, 2026!
Cocktail Reception 5:30-7:00pm | Oceanside Museum of Art
Dinner and Dancing 7:30-10:00pm | Civic Center Plaza
Stay tuned for ticketing details!
Have questions in the meantime? Contact Karen Cook at karen@oma-online.org or 760-435-3727 for assistance.
Community Open House
FIRST LOOK!
Join us at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) for a Community Open House on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 12:00–4:00pm to learn all about the Museum’s planned expansion into historic Fire Station No. 1 and get a sneak peek into the extended space. Enjoy free admission and free art workshops inspired by our Matrix Multiplied exhibition and the architecture of Irving J. Gill.
12:00–2:00pm: Free Art for All Art Workshops
2:00–3:00pm: Presentation |
In Our Backyard: Architectural Vision, Then and Now
Join us for a conversation with experts in their field about Oceanside’s history in the late 1920’s, the presence of bold modernist architecture designed by Irving J. Gill, and OMA’s plans for conscientious preservation and innovative adaptive reuse in sustaining a full city block of landmark Gill buildings.
This presentation strives to build awareness and pride in Oceanside’s cultural identity and legacy. It is an opportunity to learn about Gill’s significance within historical context and to embrace the Museum’s enduring commitment to vibrant community engagement.
Panelists include:
Ricardo Rabines, Safdie Rabines Architects
Kristi Hawthorne, Director of the Oceanside Historical Society
Heath Fox, Curator for the Irving J. Gill Foundation
The panel presentation is offered free of charge from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the Groves Gallery. All are welcome.