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O’ Arts

Oceanside’s Master Plan for the Arts
A Cultural Plan for the City

In 2017, the Oceanside's Arts Commission undertook the process of creating Oceanside's first Master Plan for the Arts. This plan encompasses all artistic disciplines (visual, performing, literary, digital, design, etc. as well as popular, folk/ethnic, and cultural arts).

Arts and culture are among a community's greatest assets. They distinguish that community and also serve as a competitive tool, strengthening many elements of civic life, including the economy, workforce development, education, youth development, neighborhood development, sustainability and cultural equity.

Cultural planning-another term for arts master planning-is a primary tool for organizing the best use of this critical asset. On February 6, 2019, the Oceanside City Council unanimously approved the O'Arts Master Plan.

City of Oceanside Arts Commission

The Arts Commission, under the direction of the Library Department, considers and makes recommendations to the City Council on policies and programs pertaining to arts and culture in the City. The Commission implements projects and encourages arts and culture Citywide.

More Information About the City of Oceanside's Arts Commission

Commission Activities

Work with the Americans for the Arts to develop an Economic Impact Study on the Arts in Oceanside.
Promote and develop the downtown Cultural District.
Improve and coordinate arts and cultural marketing to visitors and residents.
Restoration of current public art.
Facilitate professional development and leadership opportunities for artists and creatives.
Identify low cost/high impact art projects that encourage community participation.

Stay Connected

If you would like more information about arts and culture projects in Oceanside, please email us at arts_commission@oceansideca.org.

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