Our Mission

MISSION GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation’s Tax ID number:
33-0357137

Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation is to support, promote, and encourage the Arts in our community.

Vision Statement
It is the vision of the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation that, through our works, we will foster an environment where creativity transforms our community and inspires our future generations.

Mission Statement
Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to broaden the cultural, artistic, and performing arts in Oceanside and the surrounding communities. We are project-oriented and use all proceeds from our annual events to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors from throughout North County San Diego pursuing artistic and performing arts degrees, and to produce more quality events in the city of Oceanside, California. Through these endeavors we ensure our community will have the opportunity to celebrate art both in and out of school.

Equity Statement
To support a full creative life for all, Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, and equitable community.

PREVIOUS OCAF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Since 1989 OCAF has been an integral part of Oceanside's strong history by making an impact on Oceanside's art community.

OCAF Created Arts Commission

OCAF Created Arts Commission

In 1991 OCAF proposed the idea of an Arts Commission that would foster the arts and provide education to the community.

  • Days of Art
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Created the Oceanside Museum of Art

Oceanside Created the Oceanside Museum of Art

In 1993 OCAF officially chose the name Oceanside Museum of Art and pursued the goal of acquiring the Gill Building, designed by architect Irving Gill.

  • Journey began in 1992
  • Opened in 1995
OCAF Created the Oceanside International Film Festival

OCAF Created the Oceanside International Film Festival

Created in 2009, OIFF has had films entered from all corners of the world and has established Oceanside as a film festival destination.

  • Started with 48 film entries
  • Opening film was narrated by Matt Damon

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And become a volunteer or better still, become a member of the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation.