OMA - Art Alliance 2018 Events and Opportunities

Artist Alliance 2018 Events And Opportunities Dear Artist Alliance members, I am very excited to share these upcoming activities geared toward professional artists. Thank you so much for being a member. If you have any questions about Artist Alliance or the museum in general, visit the OMA website or email me. I wish you a productive and creative spring and summer, Katie Sanderson, exhibitions manager & registrar EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES San Diego Botanic Garden In Encinitas: Botanica By Artist Alliance Submissions Accepted: June 4–August 6, 2018 On View: September 30–November 1, 2018 Reception: October 14, 2018, 1:00–3:00pm  Art On 30th In North Park San Diego Submissions Accepted: September 7–November 5, 2018 On View: January 8–February 8, 2019 Reception: January 12, 2019, 6:00–8:00pm  Sparks Gallery In Downtown San Diego Submissions Accepted: December 21, 2018–February 18, 2019 On View: Late April–Late July, 2019 Reception: Late April, 2019 (Dates TBD in early 2019) PROFESSIONAL ARTIST LECTURES Lecture: Make A Living Selling Art Thursday, May 24 6:00–7:30pm Artist Alliance $5, members $10, visitors $15 Guest lecturers Catherine Newhart and Janet Lee will explore how to effectively use various revenue streams, primarily focusing on commissions. Lecture: Art Handling And Transportation Thursday, June 28 6:00–7:30pm Artist Alliance $5, members $10, visitors $15 Guest lecturer and professional preparator Drei Keil will demonstrate how to properly prepare your artwork for display in a gallery, and how to wrap your artwork to keep it safe during transportation. QUARTERLY CRITIQUES Artist Alliance Quarterlies Tuesdays, May 15, August 21, and November 13 6:30–9:00pm free for Artist Alliance members Artist Alliance members participate in sharing and critique sessions promoting professional development. Not a member? No problem, join now or at the event! COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Coffee And Conversation First Sunday of Every Month 12:00–2:00pm free Socialize with fellow artists, enjoy drinks and snacks, learn more about the community, and explore exhibitions at OMA. LIFE DRAWING Life Drawing Second Wednesday Every Month* 11:00am–2:00pm Artist Alliance members $12, visitors $15 Artists will work from a combination of 5 to 40 minute poses during this non-instructed session. Live model, table, and chairs are provided. Artists to bring their own drawing materials. *Summer dates differ, check OMA website calendar. MUSEUM HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 11:00am–5:00pm Thursday and Friday 11:00am–8:00pm OPEN LATE! Sunday 12:00–5:00pm Closing early at 4:00pm on July 28 for The Museum Ball Oceanside Museum Of Art | (760) 435-3721 | www.oma-online.org STAY CONNECTED: #ArtAtOMA  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Call For Artists - Art on 30th -Creamsicle

Bring on Summer! Any piece that features the color "cream" or that celebrates summer in San Diego is eligible.

E L I G I B L E  M E D I U M S
All 2-dimensional art welcome and any 3-dimensional artwork that fits on a pedestal. Photography and journal pages are also welcomed if prepared for hanging.

All art must be ready-to-hang. Please affix two D-rings on the back of your work as the gallery utilizes a wire hanging system.

H O W  T O    E N T E R
Enter via Eventbrite online HERE (choose the ticket that best fits the number of entries you have). Then you may submit your art digitally online or drop off in-person (see dates below). Accepted artists will be notified after the jurors have made their decisions.

Entry Deadline:
Friday, June 8th by 4pm

Important Note:
Accepted digital entries MUST be ready to drop-off at the gallery on Monday, June 11th between 11am-2pm. You may drop off earlier before jurying.

Drop-off Art at Gallery:
Now through June 8th

Exhibit Dates:
June 16th - July 7th

L O C A T I O N



4434 30th Street, San Diego CA 92116
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 11am - 4pm
Tuesday: 11am - 4pm; 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday-Friday: 11am - 4pm
Most Saturdays: 11am - 4pm
Reception Saturdays: 6pm-8pm only

J U R O R
Tina and Craig Abernethy

Art Collectors

R E C E P T I O N

Saturday, June 16th
6pm-8pm
Ashton Gallery
Show will hang in the 1st & 2nd Floor Galleries
RSVP not required

Looking for an artist in Pacific Highlands Ranch - Carmel Valley

Looking for an artist to sit on the artist selection committee for the new San Diego Branch Library in Pacific Highlands Ranch. (In design phase)

The City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture has asked City Councilmember Barbara Bry to appoint one citizen/artist to the selection committee, and she would like to find someone with art education and/or experience. If you know an artist in the Carmel Valley, and specifically, Pacific Highlands Ranch, could you please forward this email to them, and ask them to kindly respond to:

Steven Hadley, Community Outreach Director

Office of Councilmember Barbara Bry

202 C Street,San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 236-6972, SRHadley@sandiego.gov 

Opening Reception - SECOND ACT at the Front Porch Gallery, May 20th

Front Porch Gallery invites you to experience Second Act, a collection of works by artists who found their calling later in life. From those who had long careers in other professions to those returning to passion from youth - the creative expressions in their work are as unique and varied as the stories that brought them to it. Come be inspired by the power of art to transform not only the viewer, but the artists themselves.

Opening Reception Sunday, May 20, Noon-2pm Hors d'oeuvres - Live music by Clay Colton Exhibit Dates May 20 - July 7, 2018 Gallery Hours Wednesdays through Fridays, Noon - 6pm Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 5pm Gallery Location 2903 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Between Carlsbad Village Dr. and Grand Ave.) Front Porch Gallery is funded by grants from California Lutheran Homes Foundation, FACT Foundation, Pacific Homes Foundation and Sunny View Foundation. The gallery is an outreach program of Front Porch. Top Image: Patrick Murphy Bottom image: Emily Dvorin