Plein Air Festival
Artists of all skill levels are invited to come paint in the open air this summer. 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. There will be a number of opportunities to sell artwork as well as submit for awards consideration and the possibility to be juried into an exhibition at OMA August 1-October 10. Artist Scott W. Prior and the esteemed Jean Stern will make the awards and exhibition selections. Festival registrants save 25% off ticketed workshops and an artist talk with featured artists Mark Fehlman, Danny Griego, Margaret Larlham, and Shuang Li as well as a lecture with Jean Stern. Pricing through June 30 standard $55, OMA Artist Alliance $45, students free.