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.



RSVP required, please click here to let us know you are coming, or call (760) 435-3721.

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.

First Friday Art Walk: Music At The Museum With The Mercedes Moore Band

Explore the exhibitions and stay for the free concert as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night with the Mercedes Moore Band—reminiscent of the ’50s and ’60s with a combination of soul and blues that keeps dancers moving and listeners grooving. 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.



REGISTER NOW


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.

First Friday Art Walk: Music At The Museum With The Farmers

Explore the exhibitions and stay for the free concert as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night with The Farmers—often described as one of San Diego’s mainstay bands with contagious energy, grit, and rock. Like Bo Diddley, CCR, Joe South, and the Yardbirds shoved into a food processor, you won’t want to miss this heart-thumpin’ performance. 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.



REGISTER NOW


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.

First Friday Art Walk: Music At The Museum With The Routine

Explore the exhibitions and stay for the free concert as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night with the energetic and powerful live performance of The Routine—a four-piece funk, soul, and rock band that has been tearing up stages throughout the West Coast since 2013. 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.



REGISTER NOW


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.

Two-Day Workshop: Realism

The realistic drawing techniques used by Michelangelo all the way to Audrey Flack will be explored and practiced with Robin Douglas. Observe and draw to better know subject matter by using various techniques of rendering and then enhance, replicate, and enlarge to create unique images in this workshop. All materials provided. Advanced registration required, space is very limited.



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Members will need to sign in to receive their discount.


Members $60, Visitors $90


 

Two-Day Workshop: Triptychs

Robin Douglas will explore this dynamic way of storytelling used by artists like Miró, Bourgeois, Kiefer, and Rothko. A variety of materials will be available but students are encouraged to bring in photos, collage, or other artwork to incorporate into three interrelated pieces.



REGISTER NOW

Members will need to sign in to receive their discount.


Members $60, Visitors $90


 

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