The History of Art Walls O’side
The Original Vision
OCAF wished to seek out new exciting venues for the region’s artists to show and sell their artwork. With that thought in mind, Ruth Jameson started Art Walls O’side in 2018 as a year-long pilot project of OCAF to further the fine arts in the City of Oceanside. The first venue for Art Walls was the O’side Bakery in East Oceanside. OCAF’s goal was to excite and engage our communities and visitors in the exploration of Oceanside’s establishments of fine dining and shopping through the arts.
The Original Mission
OCAF felt that by bringing businesses and artists together they could provide economic benefits to both. The many walls of our business communities can offer regional artists new places to gather and exhibit their work and meet new clients. Great food and great art have always had a simpatico relationship – music, poetry, readings, and visual art can make Oceanside full of exciting experiences with the Art Walls O’side program by presenting new artists and performers every two months during “opening receptions” for the artist.
We are so very pleased that FRONTWAVE Credit Union has once again generously agreed to sponsor Art Walls O’side for another two years!
A big THANK YOU goes out to Chip Dykes and his team for making this happen for OCAF once again! They definitely live up to their commitment posted on their website – “But we also have a mission that’s much bigger — to be a positive force in the community.”
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist E. J. Lanning at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Thursday, March 9th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM Diagnosed with Parkinson’s during a global pandemic, E.J. Lanning began each day with a morning walk to stay active. The daily walks evolved from an opportunity for physical exercise into E.J. reflecting …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist Wanda Brown at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM At the reception enjoy the sounds of Shook & Windrum. Lou Shook performs originals and fresh arrangements of covers from the 1970’s to now. Available as a solo, duo, or 4-piece band. Performing at …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist Lori Sandström at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Thursday, November 3rd from 5:30 – 7:30 PM “Dots! After admiring Mexican and African bead art for many years, I started playing with dots in my paintings. A trip to Alice Springs, Australia, had me reeling — I was so awed …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Artist John Linthurst at the O’side Bakery There will be no reception for this exhibit, but John’s artwork will be on display August 24 – October 25, 2022. John Linthurst received his Photo Arts degree from Pasadena City College back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. He promptly swapped the …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation Presents ArtWalls at Oceanside Public Library 330 N Coast Hwy (3rd Exhibition) Featuring artist Annie Omens Opening Reception Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 3:00 -5:00 pm Artist Statement I seek the mystical element in nature that seems to exist just beyond our perception of the day-to-day. As an artist I explore …
OCEANSIDE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION AT O’SIDE BAKERY (21st Exhibition) FEATURING ARTIST Summer Ramesh OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, May 26, …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation Presents ArtWalls @ Oceanside Public Library – Mission Branch 3861 Mission Ave Ste B (1st Exhibition) Featuring Artist Phyllis Swanson Opening Reception Thursday, May 19, 2022 5:00 – 7:00 pm Phyllis Swanson is a lifelong resident of San Diego County. After graduating in 1978 from San …
OCEANSIDE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION AT O’SIDE BAKERY (20th Exhibition) FEATURING ARTIST Linda Ponder OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, March 24, …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation Presents ArtWalls at Oceanside Public Library 330 N Coast Hwy (1st Exhibition) Featuring artist Linda Phillips Opening Reception Saturday, February 12, 2022 3:00 -5:00 pm Artist’s Statement: I stand before each blank canvas with a sense of adventure and trepidation because I never know for sure what the end journey …
OCEANSIDE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION AT O’SIDE BAKERY (19th Exhibition) FEATURING ARTIST Blake Kern Come meet the artist on Jan 12 – Jan 26 – Feb 17 from 1-3 PM Come see her eclectic mix of art and collaged cards. Blake is an Oceanside resident and has lived in North County since 1975: Married …