Tiny Art, Big Impact – Submissions Open for Oceanside’s 5th Annual ‘Teeny Tiny Art Mart’ 

Oceanside Museum of Art has announced the 5th annual Teeny Tiny Art Mart, showcasing hundreds of miniature 5×5-inch artworks by artists across Southern California – ranging from renowned talent to local community members.

Artists across the region are encouraged to submit works for the Teeny Tiny Art Mart by Jan. 12. This year’s exhibition runs from Feb. 5–March 2, with the virtual sale kicking off on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.

The Teeny Tiny Art Mart celebrates accessibility and inclusivity in the art world, offering every piece of original art at a uniform price of $25. Buyers won’t know the artist behind the work until after purchase, adding a unique element of surprise to democratize the art buying experience.

This year’s exhibition will feature a roster of local artists as well as emerging talent, ensuring a diverse and exciting selection. 100% of proceeds from the sale directly benefit OMA’s educational programs, helping provide transformative art experiences for thousands of students and community members each year.

The submission deadline for artworks to be considered for the show is Jan. 12 by p.m., with artworks accepted in person or by mail. Artists at every level are encouraged to submit, and artwork can be created with any materials as long as it is exactly 5″ x 5″. The OMA Museum Store offers Teeny Tiny Art Kits (complete with brushes and a 5″ x 5″ canvas) to encourage community involvement.

This inclusive event encourages artists of all skill levels and backgrounds to participate, reinforcing the museum’s key themes for its 2025 exhibition season, including celebrating the joy and beauty of creative expression, while also reinforcing OMA’s mission of bringing people together to explore the art and stories of living Southern California artists.

IOceanside Museum of Art is a non-profit organization that began providing exhibitions and public programs in 1995 as part of its mission to bring people together to explore the art and stories of Southern California artists. OMA’s exhibition program is dynamic and robust, surprising visitors with a fresh and exciting visual experience nearly every visit. In addition to these boundary-pushing contemporary art exhibitions, OMA’s programming includes youth education programs, adult art classes, concerts, films, and creative community parties and events that appeal to locals and tourists alike.

The OMA experience stimulates imagination, presents new ideas, and challenges the familiar in a welcoming environment for those new to art, longtime museum-goers, artists, art students, or simply the curious. For more information on Oceanside Museum of Art, visit www.oma-online.org