Upcoming Events and Programs at the Oceanside Museum of Art

in Arts & Entertainment January 21, 2017

Oceanside CA— Be A Part Of The Art at OMA with these events and exhibitions. For more information on these and more upcoming events visit oma-online.org

Creative Kids

Wednesday, January 25, 10:00–11:30am Members $8/1 or $12/2+, Visitors $10/1 or $15/2+

Parents can explore the exhibitions while kids ages 2–5 experience art, music, and stories. Prices are for children’s registration, no fee for the parent.

Art Making With Non-Traditional Materials

Tuesday–Thursday, January 31–February 2, 1:00–4:00pm Members $40, Visitors $50

Using a variety of found and manufactured materials, students will create multi-scaled objects. Printing, drawing, folding, painting, upcycling, stitching, and knotting will be used in non-traditional ways led by Robin Douglas during this three-day workshop. Inspiration will be drawn from current exhibitions at OMA and artist El Anatsui. Visit website for supplies needed.

Artist Talk With Trinh Mai, Presented By The Artist Odyssey

Wednesday, February 8, 10:30am–12:00pm Members free, Visitors $10

After screening a short film on Trinh Mai, the artist will discuss influences, challenges, and inspirations that have shaped her creative journey, followed by a question and answer session. The Artist Odyssey is a global network of filmmakers documenting the world’s artists.

A Taste Of Art: LeRoy Neiman

Thursday, February 9, 6:00–8:00pm Members $35, Visitors $45

Enjoy an evening of art, appetizers, beverages, and fun with friends. Robin Douglas will begin with a brief presentation showcasing Neiman’s art work. Students will then create splashy, exuberant paintings of their choice of subject matter using an explosion of colors and texture. All supplies provided.

Tango

Friday, February 10, 6:00–9:00pm Members $20, Visitors $25

Enjoy light refreshments and wine before a one-hour lesson, followed by a professional demo and more time to practice what you learned. Novice to experienced dancers welcomed. Dress to impress and wear smooth bottomed shoes—avoid flip flops or rubber bottom shoes. Both couples and individuals are welcome as partners will be rotating in class.

Trinh Mai: A Time To Heal

Sunday–Saturday, February 12–18

In partnership with MiraCosta College Veterans Services, Mai will work with local war veterans on a collaborative and socially engaging fine art project. With a mission to harness creativity in the process of documenting veterans’ stories, the artist and veterans will create biographical mixed media works that touch on themes of memory, resilience, and healing.
Visit www.oma-online.org/trinh-mai for times and program details.

Artist Alliance Quarterly Exchange

Tuesday, February 21, 6:30–9:00pm Members only Free

Artist Alliance members and their guests participate in sharing and critique sessions promoting professional development

Creative Kids

Wednesday, February 22, 10:00–11:30am Members $8/1 or $12/2+, Visitors $10/1 or $15/2+

Parents can explore the exhibitions while kids ages 2–5 experience art, music, and stories. Prices are for children’s registration, no fee for the parent.

Art Walk

Friday, March 3, 1:00–8:00pm FREE

Celebrate the new Art Walk with artists Michael Rosenblatt and Ruth Jameson painting on the terrace at OMA.

Mixed Media Sculpture

Tuesday–Thursday, February 28–March 2, 1:00–4:00pm Members $40, Visitors $50

Altered objects, space, light, shadows and reflections will be the emphasis in creating 3-D objects. Robin Douglas will explore creativity and make connections with workshop participants to expand students’ unique visual language in the round. Artistic Inspiration: Louise Nevelson.

Supplies needed: Found objects, lights or lighting, reflective material, objects that cast unique shadows. Many supplies will also be provided.

New Member Welcome Reception And Exhibition Tour

Saturday, March 4, 10:30am–12:00pm Members only Free

New and longtime members will get to know one another, learn about volunteer opportunities, and enjoy a private docent tour of current exhibitions. Not a member? No problem, you can join at the event!

Artist Talk With Dan McCleary

Wednesday, March 8, 10:30am–12:00pm Members Free, Visitors $10

Dan McCleary will discuss print work he’s been doing in Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 16 years with printmaker Fernando Sandoval.

A Taste Of Art: Georgia O’Keefe

Thursday, March 9, 6:00–8:00pm Members $35, Visitors $45

Channel Georgia O’Keefe’s focus on nature and beauty during a brief presentation by Robin Douglas that begins with appetizers and beverages. Then create your own serene painting during the engaging hands-on workshop based on the practices of the mother of American Modernism.
All supplies are provided.

Millennium Club: John Dillemuth

Wednesday, March 15, 5:30–7:30pm Members only Free

Millennium Club members will enjoy a wine reception and private tour of the John Dillemuth exhibition led by the artist.

Lecture: Photographing Artwork

Thursday, March 16, 6:00–7:30pm Artist Alliance Free, members $10, Visitors $15

Larry Vogel will demonstrate techniques for taking accurate photographs of artwork to present in digital galleries or submit for juried shows using cell phone, point-and-shoot, and professional DSLR cameras.

Creative Kids

Wednesday, March 22, 10:00–11:30am Members $8/1 or $12/2+, Visitors $10/1 or $15/2+

Parents can explore the exhibitions while kids ages 2–5 experience art, music, and stories. Prices are for children’s registration, no fee for the parent.

Exhibition Reception

Saturday, March 25, 6:00–8:00pm members free, visitors $10

Sip, nosh, and mingle with artists and fellow art lovers as OMA celebrates the opening of John Dillemuth: Contraptions and Go-mo(s), Artist Alliance at the Museum 2017, and Michelle Montjoy: River.

Exhibitions

Trinh Mai: Lifeline

Now- March 5, 2017

This exhibition is driven by innovative narratives of storytelling with works in charcoal, gouache, mixed media, and stitching that reimagine the artist’s personal memories, family roots, and spiritual connections.