OMA's mission is to foster and promote the study, appreciation, and understanding of art, with special focus on modern and contemporary art, through our exhibitions, collections, and educational programs. Our vision is farther-reaching: to help the region be a more creative and better place to live. We are committed to being a center for life-long learning in the visual arts.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Last Chance to view Millard Sheets Exhibition - Closes January 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Culinary Cinema Series featuring "Babette's Feast" & French Classic Cuisine Dec 6
OMA Culinary Cinema Series
December 6, 2008 5:30 PM
If you enjoy classic films, epicurean delights and fine art, then you should attend the Oceanside Museum of Art's Culinary Cinema Series on Saturday December 6th at 5:30 PM. Third in our Culinary Cinema Series that pairs food themed films with mouth-watering cuisine, "Babette's Feast" is presented in the beautiful modern setting of the museum. Academy Award winning director Gabriel Axel tells the story of two elderly Danish sisters whose pious life is humorously altered with the unexpected arrival of Babette Hersant, a 19th century Parisian political refugee who cooks them a French feast they will never forget.
Join us at the museum for this delightful film and delectable French cuisine prepared by master chef Carol Blomstrom. Dinner includes hors d'oeuvres of tiny toast with crème fraiche and caviar, artichoke mousse on sesame crackers, salad with haricot vert and red-onion, entrée of coq au vin over noodles, and white and dark chocolate mousse for dessert.
Reservations required in advance, limited to 100 guests. Cost is $60 for OMA members, $75 for non-members. Vegetarian entrees available upon request. Call the museum at 760-435-3721 for reservations. 5:30 PM pre-film reception, wine & hors d'oeuvres. 6:00 PM "Babette's Feast" screening, dinner following the film.
Monday, October 20, 2008
DAMNGORGEOUS:Millard Sheets and His Southern California Legacy
What makes this exhibit so unique is the personal connection viewers have to the artist through his daughter's narrative. Carolyn Sheet's Owen Towle provided her personal collection of her father's treasured works of art to the museum for this special exhibit. During a lecture and walk through of the exhibition Carolyn shared many heart warming stories about her father and his career as an artist.
The book Damngorgeous: A Daughter's Memoir of Millard Owen Sheets, written by Carolyn, was the catalyst for the show. In this book Carolyn wanted to tell her fathers story and the Oceanside Museum of Art worked hard to bring together an excellent collection of his work that would compliment her loving story. You will see styles from every period in Sheets' career from the 1920s to the 1980s, including his last painting of an island off the coast of Northern California and the painting he hung in the Paris Salon early in his career. You will travel through the many countries and styles that Sheets explored in this captivating exhibition that is on view through January 4, 2009.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Vibrant Edge: Paintings of Karl Benjamin
Karl Benjamin is one of the founding fathers of Hard Edge Painting, a style involving consistent geometric shapes and perfectly straight edges that awe you with perfection. California was the creative center for this style of art that emerged in the 60s as artists began reacting to the organic forms of abstract expressionism. Karl Benjamin is one of those living ledgends who currently resides within walking distance to Claremont College, where he taught for many years.
Don't miss the kaleidoscope of colors in The Vibrant Edge, on view at Oceanisde Museum of Art until October 19, 2008.
Monday, June 23, 2008
The Meaning of Tattoos
Chris Rainier, a National Geographic editor and documentary photographer has captured the rituals and cultural traditions behind the symbolic art of body altering in his stunning collection of over 30 black and white photographs. From the savannas of Africa to the streets of Los Angeles, Rainier brings to light how tattoos and body altering reflect sacred beliefs, form identity and tell stories of ancient cultures.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Jazz at the Oceanside Museum of Art June 19
The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a pre-concert reception featuring Vigilucci’s scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and signature wine.
Vigilucci’s has joined with the museum to present an evening of great jazz, great art, and great tastes. In addition, you’ll be able to view two exhibitions during the pre-concert reception and during intermission. Currently on view are Masterpieces of San Diego Painting: Fifty Works from Fifty Years, 1900-1950 and Ancient Marks: The Sacred Origins of Tattoos and Body Marking.
June 19 ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ $15, $10 for OMA members.
Admission at the door, open seating.