Socialize with fellow artists, enjoy drinks and snacks, learn more about the community, and explore exhibitions at OMA for free.
Coffee And Conversation With OMA Artist Alliance
Artist Alliance Reception At Brooks Theatre
Join the Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) and OMA to recognize the collaborative exhibition Through the Artist’s Eye—RED, featuring works by OMA Art Artist Alliance members. The exhibition provides the visual art for the OTC’s theatrical production of RED, a drama about the artist Mark Rothko that runs through May 20, 2018.
This private champagne reception with live music of Mozart will begin at 6:00pm with a performance of RED following at 7:30pm. OMA members are invited to attend the reception, the play, or both events. Plus, stay after the performance for a short talkback with the artists.
An RSVP is required to attend the reception—email attendee(s) name(s) and the number of people attending to info@oceansidetheatre.org with Art Reception in the subject line.
For those wishing to stay for the performance, discounted tickets are available for $15 using code OMA18 at www.oceansidetheatre.org.
Artist Alliance members who are exhibiting are:
- Marie Chapian
- Josephine Coyle
- Birgit Dugan
- Rita Miglioli
- Carl Mikeman
- Annie Omens
- Viktoria Romanova
- Zinayida Schlachetzki
- Rosemary Valente
- Trish Vernazza
- Terri Verner
First Friday Art Walk: Pajama Night At OMA
Come in PJs and cozy up with children’s stories, art projects, classical lullabies by the student-run string ensemble Triton Trio, and a delicious hot cocoa bar—plus explore the exhibitions for free.
Best-selling author Janell Cannon will do a special reading of the25th-anniversary edition of her book Stellaluna as well as Trupp and Little Yau.
Schedule Of Events:
- 5:00–8:00pm: Art projects inspired by Janell Cannon’s stories in the lobby and on the terrace
- 5:00–8:00pm: Hot cocoa bar on the terrace
- 6:00pm: Author Janell Cannon will read Stellaluna, Trupp, and Little Yau in the second-floor gallery
- 6:45pm: Book signing by Janell Cannon in the lobby
Before I Die, a city-wide participatory public art project led by the Oceanside Public Library launches in downtown Oceanside during Art Walk at various locations, including the terrace at OMA. All ages are encouraged to remember what really matters in an age of increasing distraction and flux and share their personal aspirations on these walls.
Pajama Night is in partnership with Oceanside Promise and Oceanside Public Library, and supported by Paul and Pam Kelly.
Yoga
Join instructor Heidi Borsch for a one-hour, all levels yoga class in one of the museum galleries. After an inspiring session with art and yoga, participants will enjoy an acai bowl on the terrace. Proceeds support busses for onsite elementary school field trips to OMA.
Yoga
This yoga session has been canceled. Please click here to register for the September 9 session and join instructor Heidi Borsch for a one-hour, all levels yoga class in one of the museum galleries. After an inspiring session with art and yoga, participants will enjoy an acai bowl on the terrace. Proceeds support busses for onsite elementary school field trips to OMA.
Yoga
Join instructor Heidi Borsch for a one-hour, all levels yoga class in one of the museum galleries. After an inspiring session with art and yoga, participants will enjoy an acai bowl on the terrace. Proceeds support busses for onsite elementary school field trips to OMA.
First Friday Art Walk: Focus On Fokos
Downtown Oceanside comes alive during First Friday Art Walk with art, performances, music, poetry, activities, food, and fun for all ages at a variety of venues, and it all starts at OMA with free admission. After touring the exhibition David Fokos: The Book Pages Project with the artist as a guide, pay homage to books—not today’s digital ebooks, but real books with covers, pulpy paper, yellowing pages, and dog-eared corners. Then create a work of art honoring the classic book form with teaching artist Heather Peters.
Artist David Fokos will lead tours of his exhibition starting at 5:30pm and again at 6:30pm. Art projects will be available 5:00–8:00pm.
Lecture: Art Handling And Transportation
Guest lecturer and professional preparator Drei Keil will demonstrate how to properly prepare artwork for display in a gallery, and how to wrap artwork to keep it safe during transportation.
Lecture: Make A Living Selling Art
Guest lecturers Catherine Newhart and Janet Lee will explore how to effectively use various revenue streams, primarily focusing on commissions, to make a steady income from artistic practice.