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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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Lodging

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.

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa

101 Mission Avenue

Offer: $50 towards Sunny's Spa At The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa
Offer: $50 towards Sunny's Spa At The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

822 N Coast Hwy,

Offer: Save 10% on your next stay!
Offer: Save 10% on your next stay!
Staycoastal Vacation Promo

StayCoastal Vacations

Varies

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
Club Wyndham Oceanside Resort

Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort

333 North Myers Street

Offer: 30% Off 7 Nights or More
Offer: 30% Off 7 Nights or More
Southern California Beach Club

Southern California Beach Club

121 South Pacific Street

Offer: 10% Off Stay with promo code "VISITO23"
Offer: 10% Off Stay with promo code "VISITO23"
Amenity: Free parking
Rate available for: 1/1-
12/31
Last Day to Book: December 31, 2023
Brick Hotel 15% Off

The Brick Hotel

408 Pier View Way

Offer: Book 2 nights get $100 gift card at The Brick Hotel
Offer: Book 2 nights get $100 gift card at The Brick Hotel
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
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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
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