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Oceanside Art Walk


Oceanside is the home to military, surf, skate and NOW A THRIVING ART DISTRICT.  Join them as they promote our vibrant art community showcasing live performances, music, poetry, art education, culinary and pop-up art galleries embedded in local businesses and public spaces.
Who:  Thousands of regional residents attended the First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk, put on by dozens of businesses and showcasing dozens of local artists
What:  Downtown Oceanside is coming alive with vibrant arts, performances, music, poetry, activities, food, and fun for all ages, all free
When:  First Friday of every month from 6-9 pm
Where:  Businesses, civic areas and vacant spaces throughout downtown Oceanside
Why:  The Oceanside Cultural Consortium (OCC) was established in 2013 with the goal of establishing Oceanside and surrounding communities as an important arts, culture, entertainment and tourism hub/destination that catalyzes economic prosperity and a high quality of life for Oceanside’s future. Its members include nearly 50 different Oceanside arts, community, business, and civic organizations
How Much:  Free to attend!

Event maps will be distributed every month, listing that month’s locations, art happenings and sponsors. Check out the venues that are currently committed!
And let them know if you would like to participate – as an artist, sponsor, venue, or volunteer!

Some upcoming themes:
April 3, 2015 – Listen to the Music of the Art
May 1, 2015 – Black White & Read
June 5, 2015 – Ode to Oceanside
July 3, 2015 – Graffs Tats & Toons
August 7, 2015 – Through a Lens Artly
September 4, 2015 – Poe a Trees in Motion
October 2, 2015 – Dem Bones
November 6, 2015 – Feast
December 4, 2015 – What the Dickens

What to Do If Your Child’s First Love Is . . . Art

 
 Nearly every month there’s a news story or magazine article proclaiming the high-paying careers ofthe future. They are usually in fields such as biomedicine, nanotechnology, systems analysis and robotics. The pay sometimes touches six figures for entry-level positions.

For young men and women interested in science, technology, engineering or math, the so-called STEM subjects, the future appears bright. But what’s a parent to do, aside from gulp, when his child’s first love is . . . art?

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