OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Get ready to see artists transform the streets, beaches and scenic landmarks of Oceanside into open-air studios. The 2025 Oceanside Plein Air Festival is set to return Sept. 6-13, bringing with it a celebration of art, nature and community.

Hosted by the Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), the festival invites artists of all skill levels—from aspiring amateurs to seasoned professionals—to participate in a week of outdoor painting, workshops, friendly competition, and networking.

Artists interested in participating can register now through Sept. 5. Early bird pricing closed on June 30, but general registration is still open. Registration includes access to all communal paint-out events, one ticket to the awards ceremony, entry into the Quick Paint Challenge, an

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