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Oceanside, California
Contemporary art in a 1934 Irving Gill landmark — free on First Fridays
Downtown Oceanside's crown jewel for contemporary art, housed in stunning Modernist architecture — a 1934 Irving Gill building expanded by Frederick Fisher in 2005. OMA showcases the best of Southern California's art scene across five galleries, with rotating exhibitions spanning painting, sculpture, glass, fiber art, and immersive installations. Free admission on First Fridays (5–8 PM) and First Sundays makes it easy to drop in, and their packed calendar of concerts, artist talks, and workshops keeps the creative energy flowing year-round. They also maintain an annex gallery at The Seabird Resort overlooking the pier.
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