PROGRAMS
Oceanside Museum of Art is a cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the historic Oceanside Pier. The museum presents provocative, contemporary exhibitions from the region and around the world. OMA offers an array of inspiring programs including: concerts, lectures, docent tours, and special night events. Oceanside Museum of Art is a gathering place where friends meet to share and enjoy the rich cultural experiences available in the region.
Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Due to the popularity of OMA events we strongly recommend that guests purchase tickets to all OMA events in advance. OMA events often sell out and we cannot guarantee tickets at the door for any event.
Talks and Lectures
As part of its educational programs, OMA presents public lectures, talks and panels that explore the visual and intellectual content of the Museum’s exhibitions in relation to contemporary art and current events. Using OMA’s exhibitions as a point of departure, these stimulating programs put audiences in direct contact with groundbreaking artists, curators and scholars.
OMA Free Days
On the first Sunday of every month OMA offers free admission to all museum visitors.
Art After Dark
Art After Dark is a mash-up of everything artistic, entertaining and avant-garde. Every Art After Dark features a different theme, but one thing stays the same, there will always be plenty of wine, beer and off-the-beaten-path creative entertainment! OMA currently holds three Art After Dark events annually.
Artists @ Work
Launched in 2012, the Artists@Work program is designed to provide a first-hand look at the creative process. By commissioning a different artist or artist collaborative to produce an original artwork live in front of guests, attendees have the unique opportunity to closely engage with artists in an intimate setting. Each Artists@Work event will showcase an artist whose work is currently on view at the museum, giving an in-depth look at select 2013 OMA exhibitions. Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers and an open beer and wine bar at each Arists@Work event, with all OMA exhibitions open for view.
333's Jazz at the Museum
333 Pacific has partnered with OMA to present a lively jazz series with a new and improved cocktail format. Guests will enjoy gourmet appetizers, desserts and specialty wines throughout the show with plenty of room for dancing and mingling. Each Jazz night showcases different local musical talent and delicious 333 Pacific delicacies and wine. Seating is limited.
Other Special Events
In addition to all the above programming OMA also holds a selection of special events that benefit the museum's vibrant programming including cocktail parties, intimate dinners, the annual Mardi Gras Brunch, and the Summer Soiree held al fresco every July. Plan for plenty of revelry and socializing at these gala occasions.
Travel
All OMA travel programs are fundraisers designed to provide cultural experiences to our travel guests, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the many programs offered by the museum.
For more information about the travel program, call (760)435-3721.
Tours and Group Visits
Docent Tours are available for all ages. OMA’s well-trained docents will give you in-depth knowledge on the current exhibitions. We ask that all docent tour requests be submitted 10 days in advance. For more information contact Julia Fister, Director of Education/Programs,
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or call (760)435-3728.
