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.”
HAPPENING NOW!!!
An exhibit of the works of two incredible local photographers.
For Aaron Pedro, photography is more than a creative pursuit – it’s practice in mindfulness and gratitude.
For Jasper Neale, photography is a blend of artistic expression and technical skill, allowing him to explore the natural world and preserve moments in a timeless and meaningful way.
Their exhibit debuted at the O’Side Bakery in Oceanside, CA on March 12, 2025
THE ART OF SUZANNE BECKSTROM
“As an artist, I am inspired by the beauty of the world around me – especially flowers, with their bright, bold colors, and beautiful lines. My goal is to capture that beauty, and create a lasting piece of art that will warm and enliven the environment in which it resides.”
Suzanne’s exhibit debuted at the O’side Bakery in Oceanside, CA on November 6, 2024
You can see more of Suzanne’s work on her website: PushinPaintStudio.com
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Jamie Dreyfus at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception July 10, 2024 ABOUT JAIME: The lure of the beautiful forms of everyday life was the driving force that brought me to draw and catch on paper the images that I observed at an early age. Achieving higher education in …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Kelly Z at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Wednesday, Nov 29th From 5:30 – 7:15 PM Inspired by nature, Kelly is a creator. As an abstract artist, she draws from life experiences and believes that art is truly a saving grace. Creating art to connect and …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Dawn Tappen at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Wednesday, Oct 11th From 5:30 – 7:15 PM Dawn Tappen is a process based abstract painter known for her colorful multilayered acrylic paintings. Residing in sunny southern California where she is inspired by the colorful pacific sunsets. Dawn received her bachelor’s from …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Marian Jones at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Wednesday, May 5th From 5:30 – 7:30 PM During the lockdown of 2020 I found a new creative focus as an abstract photographer who quickly morphed into an abstract painter. During a year of fear, stress and uncertainty, due to COVID, I …
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents Stephen Gary at the O’side Bakery Opening Reception Thursday, May 4th From 5:30 – 7:30 PM My first piece of art was copying a Tony the Tiger cereal box as a kid. I had a talent and discovered my Zen/happiness is in making art. I excelled at it and made …
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 …