Stop by the Brooks Theater Gallery between 5:30–8 PM for a mellow evening of art, conversation, and community. The Artist Open House on Friday, April 4, celebrates the opening of ABSTRACTION – the Art of the Abstract, an exhibition designed to dazzle the eye and spark the imagination. Is that painting upside down—or are you? Watch a guest artist at work, chat with the artists, and connect with fellow visitors. This free event welcomes everyone—families, friends, tourists, and community members alike. Drop in or stay awhile to relax and enjoy the celebration of art!
Join us for an evening of creativity on Friday, March 7, from 5:30 to 8 PM. Enjoy light refreshments and ambient music as you explore our new exhibition, Strength & Grace: The World of Sports. Meet a guest artist working on a new project, engage in conversations with fellow artists and visitors, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the gallery. This free event welcomes everyone—families, friends, tourists, and community members alike. Drop in or stay awhile to relax and enjoy the celebration of art and sports!
Discover the artists of the Oceanside International Film Festival! Connecting film art and visual art creates a deeper understanding of both the theme and the work of filmmakers. This event offers light refreshments, ambient music, an artist working on a current piece, and a Gallery filled with surf posters, photography and paintings that celebrate the theme. This event is free and everyone is welcome, including children, to drop in Friday, February 7th between 5:30 – 8 pm.
Discover the beauty of the natural world at By Land & By Sea, an Artist Open House on January 10, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at the Brooks Theater Gallery. This stunning exhibit showcases landscapes and seascapes that have inspired, delighted, and impressed artists from all corners of the globe. Meet the creators and gain insight into how these breathtaking natural sights have shaped their artistry. Enjoy light refreshments, ambient music, watch a guest artist create a piece live, and mingle with artists, families, locals, and art lovers. All are welcome.
Embrace the winter season at the SPIRITED Artist Open House on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at the Brooks Theater Gallery. Presented in collaboration with Oceanside Museum of Art’s Artist Alliance, this exhibit captures the winter spirit in all its forms—from festive holiday scenes to abstract expressions of warmth, joy, and nostalgia. Enjoy light refreshments, ambient music, watch a guest artist creating live, and mingle with artists, families, locals, and art lovers.
This exhibition is the visual partner to OTC’s season production of Stranger Sings!, a parody of the TV show Stranger Things. Imaginations go wild as the Gallery explores all things science fiction! The Artist Open House on Saturday, October 12th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm will offer light refreshments, a guest artist working on a current piece, a create your own alien souvenir, and over 40 pieces of out of this world art!
Join OTC, Cultura Coffee and MadStrange for an afternoon of art, culture, and community. The Raza Art Exhibit 2nd Annual Fundraising event for Kicks for Kids will showcase the diversity and importance of artistic expression in Chicano Culture through poetry, visual art, dance, and music. All proceeds from this event will directly support Cultura Coffee’s annual Kicks for Kids shoe distribution initiative, dedicated to providing essential footwear for our Oceanside youth. Tickets $10.
Celebrate the breath-taking artistic visions of hispanic artists on Friday, September 6 from 5:30-8 pm at the Brooks Theater Gallery. Enjoy light refreshments, watch a guest artist demonstrating their work, and chat with exhibiting artists, families, tourists, Art Walk participants, and art lovers.
You’re invited to tickle your funny bone at the Brooks Theater Gallery Artist Open House on Friday, August 2. Doors open at 5:30 pm and you’re welcome to just drop in or stay a while. The gallery is filled with HUMOR – Art guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! Enjoy light refreshments, watch a guest artist demonstrating their work, and chat with exhibiting artists, families, tourists, Art Walk participants, and art lovers.
Call for Artists! Submissions July 12-21.
