the arts
Oceanside Museum of Art words: Aaron Schmidt
Photos: zach cordner
OMA’s Executive Director Daniel Foster.
“So many people who have roots here feel this is one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of Oceanside.”
Formally opening in 1997, the Oceanside Museum of Art is a very special place. It’s the result of determined residents of Oceanside who felt the need to have a cultural venue in this fine city. After a few years of perseverance, they got their wish. “The place embodies the greatest aspirations of Oceanside’s future,” says Daniel Foster, OMA Executive Director, “So many people who have roots here feel this is one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of Oceanside.” Located within walking distance of the ocean at 704 Pier View Way, the OMA is housed in a three level modernist building and features more than 15 modern and contemporary art exhibitions a year. Many highly known and regional artists are featured throughout the year with a wide array of artforms on display. With free admission on the first Sunday of every month, the OMA features concerts, films, culinary events, fundraising parties, evening events, docent tours, and chartered travel to other local, national, and international cultural art venues and destinations. Take a moment of your day and stop in to enjoy some fabulous fine art and many other amazing forms of artistic expressionism.
Oceanside Museum of Art 704 Pier View Way Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 435-3720 OMA-online.org Osider 19