Oceanside Plein Air Festival

WELCOME TO OCEANSIDE PLEIN AIR 2023

Painting Southern California in the Open Air

 

We're excited to welcome artists of all skill levels to participate in  OMA's second biennial Oceanside Plein Air Festival. This is an opportunity to celebrate creativity and the natural environment. The Festival is not only about the artists who join in the creative process, it is also for our friends, neighbors, visitors, and art lovers of all ages that have connections to our beautiful city. Everyone is invited to share curiosity, wonder, and joy as they watch scenes of the ocean and beaches, landscapes, and cityscapes of Oceanside come to life on canvas and paper by artists of all levels. It is a time for people to find connection and empathy–all at the intersection of art and everyday life.

Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023 Schedule

Saturday
July 15

 

8:00am
Festival Kickoff and Check In Opens

8:00am-5:00pm
Check In at OMA

6:30-8:00pm
Paint Out Event at Robert's Cottages, followed by easel sale on location

 

Sunday
July 16

 

8:00am-5:00pm
Check In at OMA

9:00am-12:30pm
Workshops

5:00-6:00pm
Hosted artists networking hour

6:00-8:00pm
Easel Sale at OMA

 

Monday
July 17

 

8:00am-5:00pm
Check In at OMA

9:00am-12:30pm
Workshops

6:00pm
Artists networking event at KNVS, (no host). Paint your own wine bottle label.

 

 

Tuesday
July 18

 

8:00am-5:00pm
Check In at OMA

10:00am-12:00pm
Quick Paint Challenge at Mission San Luis Rey

TIME TBD
Artist Networking Event at Seabird Hotel

 

 

Wednesday
July 19

 

8:00am-5:00pm
Check In at OMA

9:00am-12:30pm
Workshops

6:30-8:00pm
Paint Out Event at the Pier, followed by easel sale on location

 

Thursday
July 20

 

8:00am-5:00pm
Check In at OMA

9:00am-12:30pm
Workshops

6:30-8:00pm
Paint Out Event at Sunset Market and at OMA with Member's Only Car Club, followed by easel sale on site at OMA

Friday
July 21

 

8:00-11:00am
Art Submissions for Jurying Due

12:00-4:00pm
Jurying

TIME TBD
Social Event: Green Clean-Up

5:00-7:00pm
Artists pick up their work

 

Saturday
July 22

 

11:00am-5:00pm
Exhibition opens; BIG Easel Sale at OMA

11:00am-12:00pm
VIP Exhibition Pre-Sale

12:00-2:00pm
Awards Ceremony

 

 

 

REGISTRATION

STUDENT

** A valid student ID must be presented upon arrival at OMA for festival check-in.

FREE

ARTIST ALLIANCE

Oma-members! Learn more about OMA Artist Alliance

$95

GENERAL

General Public/Oma- Non members.

 
$115

Festival Friend

Get all access to the Festival and support OMA!

$250

Festival Patron

Get all access to the Festival and fuel OMA to the next level!

$500

 

Includes

  • Entry of up to two (2) artworks into the awards competition and exhibition jurying
  • Artwork selected for the exhibition will be offered for sale through the run of the exhibition, closing January 2024.
  • Eligibility for awards (not including Best In Show)
  • Participation in all communal “Paint Out” events, followed by on-location sales
  • Participation in two easel sales and two networking events
  • Participation in the Quick Paint Challenge
  • Entry of one (1) artwork into the Quick Paint Challenge Sale
  • Access to ticketed festival workshops led by the Festival Featured Artists
  • One ticket to the Closing Event/Awards Ceremony on July 22

Festival Friend and Festival Patron also Includes

  • Logo displayed on electronic visual displays
  • Sponsor logo displayed in Welcome Booklet

Interested in signing up at this level? Contact: Georgia Ringler, Development Associate at  or 858-212-1706.

Need Help? Email: Citli Mejía, Manager of Visitor Services and Community Engagement for Support at or  call 760-435=3721.

 

SELECT ARTISTS

 

Benefits of being a Select Artist:

  •  Only 10 artists will be selected
  • Guaranteed inclusion in the juried exhibition
  • Entry of three (3) artworks for exhibition jurying consideration
  • Eligible for Best In Show award - only compete against other Select Artists and the festivals four Featured Artists (all participating festival artists are eligible for further awards) 
  • Name included in promotions
  • Waived Festival registration fees ($115 standard, $95 OMA Artist Alliance members)
  • Full access to the festival - participation in all communal “Paint Out” events and the Quick Paint
    Challenge; entry of one artwork into the Quick Paint Challenge Sale; participation in two Easel
    Sales and two networking events; one ticket to the Closing Event/Awards Ceremony on July 22;
    access to ticketed festival workshops led by the Festival Featured Artists

SPONSORSHIP

Join us as a sponsor and celebrate the environment, art, and culture of Southern California. Have any questions on being a sponsor? Contact: Georgia Ringler, Development Associate at  or 858-212-1706.

 

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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In-Kind/Media

Includes

  • Logo displayed on all event banners

  • Logo displayed on electronic visual displays

  • Sponsor logo displayed in Welcome Booklet

  • Logo and/or social media tags* for all social media posts

  • Logo in all e-blasts

  • Preferred vendors list

  • Collateral in welcome swag bag

Contact Us

Gold

Includes

  • Logo displayed on all event banners

  • Logo displayed on electronic visual displays

  • Sponsor logo displayed in Welcome Booklet

  • Logo and/or social media tags* for all social media posts

  • Sponsor logo on event landing page with link

  • Logo in all e-blasts

  • Preferred vendors list

$1000

 

 

 

Interested in a higher level sponsorship? Contact info: Georgia Ringler, Development Associate at  or 858-212-1706.

 

 

PARTNERING TO GO GREEN

BECOME A GREEN SPONSOR
& A PARTNER IN SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

More details to come! See our sponsorship prospectus to know what's included at the Green sponsorship level and more.

Make a mark on your community by joining forces with OMA to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and bring awareness to your environmental message and visibility for your organization's mission.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Featured Artists have been invited to headline the festival and will be leading workshops throughout the week. Further details about workshop dates, locations, and how to register will be available soon.

 

 

 

Geoffrey Allen

Website: geoffallenart.com | IG: @geoffallenart

Gabriel Stockton

Website: gabrielstocktonfineart.com | IG: @gabriel_stockton_fine_art

Toni Williams

Website: toniwilliamsart.com | IG: @toniwilliamsart

TBD

All About Oceanside Plein Air 2023

JOIN ARTIST ALLIANCE GROUP LEVEL AND SAVE

Be part of a community of artists. Artist Alliance provides opportunities for interaction, visibility, and growth for artists in the region. Group-level members get to participate in Quarterly Critiques, submit work to offsite exhibitions, and our popular Artist Alliance Biennial, an exhibition at OMA celebrating the best work of Artist Alliance members where one selected artist is awarded a solo exhibition.

View 2022 Artist Alliance Biennial solo exhibition winner Lani Emanuel and her exhibition Lani Emanuel: Beside Herself.

Become an Artist Alliance Member!

DISCOVER OCEANSIDE

 

Ready to book your trip? There are a number of stunning hotels within walking distance of the museum. Our partners at Visit Oceanside can help you out with current lodging deals, insider tips, and all things Oceanside.

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