OFFSITE EXHIBITIONS
Oceanside Museum of Art is not just in Oceanside! Through a number of collaborations, OMA takes art deeper into the community.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Elemental: Artist Alliance at Sparks Gallery
Exhibition On View: May 2–July 6, 2025
This exhibition is not strictly themed, but artists are encouraged to submit work that represents your interpretation of the title, Elemental, an exhibition to take place at Sparks Gallery in downtown San Diego. Submit abstract or figurative work that explores the vibrancy and vitality of the core elements—earth, air, fire, and water—that shape the world around us. Artwork will be juried and the exhibition layout designed solely by Sonya Sparks, gallery owner and curator.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
Gathering Light: Artist Alliance at Ashton Gallery @Art on 30th
January 11–February 5, 2025
Spirited: Artist Alliance at Brooks Theatre
November 15, 2024–January 5, 2025
Flora and Fauna: Artist Alliance at TECHNE Art Center
Exhibition On View: September 7–October 12, 2024
Featuring 168 artworks by 25 artists, his exhibition showcases both abstract and representational artworks inspired by the natural world. The gallery explodes in color and form with an overwhelming sensory overload of work and presentation. The diversity of works highlights the changing styles, iconography, and expansiveness in the current contemporary art world.
Radiant: Artist Alliance at SIP Art Space
April 12-May 17, 2024
This juried exhibition of artwork by Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA)’s Artist Alliance features work that represents the artists' interpretation of the title “Radiant” – work that is brilliant, bold, and inspired in appearance or spirit.
Artistic Resurgence: Artist Alliance at Ashton Gallery
January 6–26, 2024
Presenting artwork that explores the feeling of upwelling, rebounding, and triumphant revitalization of creativity and artistic expression. Artwork will be on view at Ashton Gallery in North Park. Juried by Vallo Riberto, independent curator.
Color Pop! Artist Alliance at University Club
October 23, 2023-January 20, 2024
Featuring the vibrant and dynamic intensity of pure pigment, lively and luminous in a variety of hues, tints, and shades. Artwork will be on view at The University Club Atop Symphony Towers in downtown San Diego. Juried by Maria Mingalone, Oceanside Museum of Art Executive Director.
Healing the Divide: Artist Alliance at Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th
January 14-February 3, 2023
Presenting artwork that explores our connections with one another and finding common experiences through creative expression. Artwork will be on view at Ashton Gallery in North Park. Juried by Wendy Wilson-Gibson, Director of the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center in South Bay San Diego.
Parallel Views: Artist Alliance at the Studio Door
September 3-30, 2022
Presenting artwork that celebrates the natural beauty of Southern California and the region’s rich architectural history with artworks featuring landscapes and/or built structures in Southern California. Artwork will be on view at The Studio Door in Hillcrest. Juried by gallery director Patric Stillman.
Dreams and Daylight: Artist Alliance at Sparks Gallery
April 30-July 3, 2022
This juried exhibition at Sparks Gallery in San Diego’s downtown Gaslamp Quarter features a cross-section of artwork by the museum’s talented Artist Alliance members exploring the real, imaginary, and abstract impressions of our waking and sleeping lives, selected by juror Sonya Sparks.
Renewal: Artist Alliance at Front Porch
March 13-May 7, 2022
This juried exhibition at OMA will feature a cross-section of artwork by the museum’s talented Artist Alliance members. The exhibition is not strictly themed, but artists are encouraged to submit work that represents an interpretation of the title Renewal. Artwork will be on view at Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad. Submissions will be accepted exclusively through OnlineJuriedShows.com. Juried by gallery director Julie Weaverling.
Beneath the Surface:
Artist Alliance At Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th
January 8–February 4, 2022
A Breath of Fresh Air:
Artist Alliance At Brooks Theater Gallery
September 3–October 22, 2021
Wild and Beautiful:
Artist Alliance At San Diego Botanic Garden
February 16–August 1, 2021
Stretched Imagination:
Artist Alliance At Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th
January 9–February 8, 2021
BECOME A MEMBER
Many of our offsite exhibitions are juried opportunities available exclusively to our Artist Alliance members. Membership in Artist Alliance provides opportunities for interaction, visibility, and growth for artists in the region.