Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2025: Select Artists

Oceanside Museum of Art is seeking 10 artists to participate in the 2025 Plein Air Festival (September 6-13) as "Select Artists" based on the merit of their portfolio. The entry fee is $65 (non-refundable) to submit between 5 and 20 plein air works. If juried as a Select Artist, the entry fee will act as a Festival ticket with no additional registration fees required. Artists who submit but are not selected can apply their entry fee toward a general Festival ticket.

Participation as a Select Artist includes guaranteed inclusion in the juried exhibition, entry of three artworks for exhibition consideration, eligibility for Best In Show award (competing only against other Select Artists and four Featured Artists), name inclusion in promotions, a complimentary +1 to the Closing Event/Awards Ceremony on September 13, and full access to festival events including Paint Out events, Quick Paint Challenge, Easel Sales, networking events, and ticketed workshops. The exhibition will be on display at OMA from September 13 through November 30.

Artists must be available to create plein air artwork during the festival week (September 6-13) in Oceanside. Artwork created during the festival must be 2D (24" x 36" not including frame) or 3D (24" x 24" x 24"), include a visible festival stamp on the back, and include hanging hardware. Artists receive 50% commission on sales. Submissions must include a professional website and CV/resume. Submission deadline is June 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Notifications of Select Artist results will be sent June 17, 2025. Submission-fee scholarships are available; contact [email protected] for consideration.