Future Forward Legacy Celebration

If OMA is in your estate plan, we want to thank you during your lifetime. Legacy Society members will be celebrated for ensuring that OMA’s exhibitions and programs have a meaningful impact for years to come. Let us know if OMA is in your plan, and we can fulfill your wishes.

Visit To Bram and Sandra Dijkstra’s Del Mar Collection

The Dijkstra collection is uniquely built on a passion for art, as opposed to being a hunt for works by big name artists. Art as investment has never been their mantra, nor have they ever limited themselves to one genre, country, or period. Come prepared to be surprised by a large and eclectic array of wonderful art, displayed salon-style.

Panel Discussion With The Artists From UnDocumenta

Learn about artwork confronting issues of biculturalism, migration, labor issues, and human rights with artists Claudia Cano, Omar Pimienta, Teresita De La Torre, and Marcos Ramirez (known as ERRE), moderated by curator Alessandra Moctezuma.

Exhibition Reception

Sip, nosh, and mingle with artists and fellow art lovers as OMA celebrates the opening of Rolly Crump: It’s Kind Of A Cute Story. Experience the magical career of Rolly Crump, one of Disneyland’s original imagineers, with a touch of theatrics from curator and entertainer Bob Self. Tickets available at the door.

Golden Acrylics Lecture And Demonstration

This fun and fast-paced informative presentation is limited to 30 participants. Learn about different types of acrylic paint formulations, pigments, and their related viscosities, as well as gels, pastes, color mixing, drying time, and health safety concerns. Includes a free samples bag. This event is almost sold out, call (760) 435-3721 to register. Tickets: Artist Alliance free, members $5, visitors $10.

Workshop: Fiber Art—Texture, Color, And Emotion

Weaving texture, color, and emotion together to create 3-D objects and installations with instructor Robin Douglas. Fabric, found objects, yarn and fibers will be formed, applied and layered. Be inspired by the works of Ann Hamilton, Magdalena Abakanowicz, and El Anatsui. Bring in any found, natural, and man-made materials. Many supplies will be provided.

Taste Of Art: Fauvists And Futurists Movement In Art

Explore the early 20th century imagery of Balla, Severini, Derain, and Matisse. Their styles were inspired by the speeding automobile, photography, and the unbridled scientific discoveries of the time. Come enjoy appetizers and drinks, while painting live action and movement. Robin Douglas will guide you through visuals and demonstrations. All supplies provided.

Workshop: Abstract Figure Drawing And Painting

With a live model as the subject, Robin Douglas will explore a variety of materials and methods in depicting the human form. Basic and advanced tips and techniques on proportion will be given. Inspiration will be drawn from Gauguin, Matisse, and Picasso to create pieces in large and small scale, black and white and color. Pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic paint, and collage will be used. Many supplies will be provided.

Film Screening And Discussion With Artist Trinh Mai

After screening a short film from The Artist Odyssey, filmmaker Chris Fessenden will discuss the group’s mission to document artists’ stories, including artist Trinh Mai’s recent project A Time To Heal. Mai will reflect on the inspirations and challenges behind the exhibition.

Lecture From The Veterans Art Project

In connection with the exhibition Meaning in Bronze, join the director of the Veterans Art Project (VetArt) Steve Dilley to learn about the art of bronze casting and how the art-making process can be an important tool for healing.

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