Open to Artists of All Skill Levels
Oceanside offers gorgeous coastlines, charming cityscapes, peaceful lagoons, rolling hills with lush flora and fauna, and the historic Mission San Luis Rey, among other visual splendor to capture on canvas or media of your choosing. Plein air painting is a painting completed in the field, on location, and “in the moment.” All skill levels are encouraged. Any artist may participate–they do not need to be members. However, members of OMA’s Artist Alliance group receive a discount on registration rates.
Check-In and Canvas Stamping
Beginning the week-long celebration of outdoor painting, artists make their first stop at OMA for canvas stamping and to pick up their welcome packet, including a full festival itinerary, tips for how to explore Oceanside, and information showcasing local businesses.
Paint Outs, Workshops, and Networking
To explore a variety of styles and techniques that draw from the rich traditions of plein air painting, artists will have the opportunity to participate in group paint outs, add workshops lead by the festival’s featured artists Drew Bandish, Lorraine Marie Cote, Ken Goldman, and Gia Moody, and mix and mingle with fellow artists over unique painting activities.
Quick Paint Challenge
Open to all registered festival participants, this fun, high-energy event brings together both artists and spectators for a two-hour burst of creativity highlighting one of Oceanside’s most iconic outdoor locations, Mission San Luis Rey. Artworks created during the Quick Paint will be eligible for awards, judged and presented immediately after the event, and may be taken to OMA for the Quick Paint Sale.
Awards Celebration and Art Sale
Celebrate the culmination of OMA’s third biennial Plein Air Festival and the opening of an exhibition of artwork created during the week with an awards presentation and art sale.
Juried Exhibition
This will be a rare opportunity to view and collect artworks from prominent plein air painters at pricing that is approachable for collectors at any level. The exhibition will be on view at OMA September 13, 2025-January 11, 2026.
Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2025 Information
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