Oceanside museum of art:

transformative currents

August 17, 2024 – January 19, 2025

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Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
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art and action in the pacific ocean.

Opening in two parts: August 17 and September 7, 2024 through January 19, 2025

Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean examines the historical causes and ongoing effects of the cultural and environmental devastation of the Pacific Ocean and harnesses art’s potential to enact positive ecological change, both planetary and local.

Covering nearly one-third of the earth’s surface, the Pacific Ocean is home to thousands of interconnected peoples, species, and ecosystems—all under threat from climate change, industrial pollution, and overfishing. Works in diverse media by 21 contemporary artists and collaborative teams are organized around the theme of ocean currents, which traverse the Pacific and suggest fluidity, interconnectivity, and collective responsibility. Each project addresses a specific issue affecting the oceanic environment; together, they highlight the interdependency of resources and the impact of local actions on global problems.

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Event special rates and current Oceanside deals

We’re so excited to have you join us in Oceanside for this exciting program. We want planning your time with us to be as easy as possible, so we’ve put together the best lodging and hotel deals for visiting Transformative Currents below.

Mission Pacific Beach Resort

201 N. Meyers St.

Offer: Michelin Star Stay
Offer: Michelin Star Stay

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa

101 Mission Avenue

Offer: $75 Food & Beverage Credit
Offer: $75 Food & Beverage Credit
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Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina

1401 Carmelo Drive

Offer: 15% Off Rates
Offer: 15% Off Rates
12/31
Last Day to Book: December 31, 2025

Marbella Vacation Rentals

308 S The Strand

Offer: 15% Off Rental Rate with promo code VISITOCEANSIDE
Offer: 15% Off Rental Rate with promo code VISITOCEANSIDE
Green Room Hotel Advanced Booking

The Green Room Hotel

2020 South Coast Highway

Offer: 10% Off for 20-Day Advanced Booking
Offer: 10% Off for 20-Day Advanced Booking
Fin Hotel Promo

The Fin Hotel – Hilton Tapestry Collection

133 South Coast Highway

Offer: 10% Off Rates
Offer: 10% Off Rates
Room Block Name: Mention promo code L1
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StayCoastal Vacations

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Offer: Save 20% off the best available rate with proof of CA residency
Offer: Save 20% off the best available rate with proof of CA residency

Mission Pacific Beach Resort

201 N. Meyers St.

Offer: $50 Credit to Sunny's Spa
Offer: $50 Credit to Sunny's Spa
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