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Join us at Brisa on Thursday, April 23 as we debut our new spring cocktail menu! Enjoy small bites and your first drink on us with RSVP! Limited seating available. Brisa on Instagram

Celebrate Mother’s Day in San Diego with a signature Afternoon Tea at The Westgate Hotel, designed for moms, mother figures, and anyone special you want to celebrate. Guests are welcomed into a light, joyful setting with a live harpist as tiered trays are presented in a beautifully composed display of handmade savories and pastries, French macarons, and cakes - delicate, vibrant, and almost too pretty to touch. Paired with petite tea sandwiches from the Bonne Vie Restaurant & Bar kitchen and a complimentary glass of champagne for Mom, the experience is designed for lingering, celebrating, and making the afternoon feel just a little more special. The Westgate Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

Pricing artwork can be one of the toughest parts of being a professional artist. This workshop demystifies the process by breaking down how experience, scale, medium, and market shape value, and offers strategies for maintaining consistent, professional pricing—whether selling independently or through galleries. We’ll also cover online sales platforms like Saatchi, Fine Art America, RedBubble, and Society6, outlining what artists need to succeed, from strong images and bios to a cohesive body of work. Participants will leave more confident in pricing their art and better prepared to expand their reach online. A limited number of scholarships are available for artists who wish to attend but cannot support the fees at this time, contact katie@oma-online.org to inquire. Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $60 Artist Alliance Member: $50 Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work. JULY TOPIC: WHAT IS YOUR "WHY" STATEMENT? In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll: - Explore your core values and creative motivations -Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why” -Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate OMA’s Artist Alliance exhibition at PHES Gallery! Enjoy refreshments and creative conversations as you mingle with artists and art lovers. PHES Gallery is located in Carlsbad Village at: 2633 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Exhibition On View: July 18–August 29, 2026 Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Hangar 76 OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted in San Diego and North County. These informal get-togethers offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and build community while exploring a range of hotspots across the region. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, each gathering encourages conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within the Artist Alliance network. This is a no-host event, attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee, and bring your artwork to share with your fellow Artist Alliance members! Each month one artist will have the opportunity to give a longer presentation, and practice sharing their work and ideas in front of a supportive group setting. This month's presenter has yet to be determined! *To be selected as a future presenter, please submit your name and website to cathy@artstdiosandiego.com. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendars... The Oceanside Museum of Art Gala returns July 18, 2026! Cocktail Reception 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Oceanside Museum of Art Dinner and Dancing 7:30 -10 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza Stay tuned for ticketing details! Have questions in the meantime? Contact Karen Cook at karen@oma-online.org or 760-435-3727 for assistance. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Make waves for a good cause at the Lagoona Kahuna Family Clean Up! Pitch in to remove trash and weeds from land or water (kayaks and paddle boards included), then enjoy team-building games and a well-earned, Pizza Port lunch. Come ready to work together, have fun, and leave feeling full in every way. Corporate teams also available. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center invites the community to its annual Seedling Soirée, an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, community connection, and garden-grown inspiration. Set in Olivewood’s vibrant spring garden, this signature fundraising event will be held on May 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will bring together local chefs, mixologists, brewers, and winemakers as the community gathers to celebrate Olivewood’s transformative work in nutrition education, environmental stewardship, and health equity, while raising vital support to further grow and make an impact. Olivewood invites guests to indulge in a farm-to-table 'forage & feast' experience curated by esteemed chefs, Kitchenistas, brewers, distillers, and vintners from across San Diego County. Against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens, guests will savor one-of-a-kind appetizer bites crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The evening will include garden-inspired cocktails and food, live music, and the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the Seedling Soirée will bolster Olivewood’s mission-driven programs to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy and intergenerational leadership. The 2026 Seedling Soiree chefs and purveyors include: Adrian Villareal - Tahona Andy Weiss - The Smoking Gun Aureny Aranda - Au Gourmet Cindy Quiñonez - Parada Del Mar Christina Ng - The Berry Good Food Foundation Flor Franco - Indulge Catering and Casa de Flor Kevin Templeton - barleymash, Spill the Beans, The Smoking Gun Olivewood Kitchenistas Olivewood Garden to Kitchen Interns Sandra Orozco - Rancho Con Sabor Logan Mitchell - Colins & Coupe Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz - bica Jiomar Diaz - Paella Chef Robin Ross - Cupcakes Squared Belching Beaver BOOCHCRAFT Hasta Mañana Cantina Rejon Tequila Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Valentina Vineyards Tickets for the 2026 Seedling Soirée are $250 per person, with a sliding scale offered to ensure accessibility for all members of the community. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Tickets can be purchased at https://olivewoodgardens.org/seedling-soiree/. For information about sponsorships, please contact Jennifer Walker at jwalker@olivewoodgardens.org. ### About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is a nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to impacting and inspiring communities through food, health, and environmental education. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthful and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Instagram and Facebook