First Friday Art Walk Oceanside comes alive in downtown Oceanside with art, performances, music, poetry, activities, food and fun for all ages on Friday, August 3rd from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.

This month, Art Walk Oceanside will offer an added attraction with the Oceanside International Film Festival to be held at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre from August 1st – 5th for its eighth annual edition. Guests this year will be able to see over 50 films from all over the world. “We are truly excited to collaborate with the Brooks Theatre in this acclaimed event and Art Walk will co-present the festivals documentary block entitled, ‘An Artist Collective’. We are especially proud to have our very own Stephen M. Jackson featured in the film short, ‘The Beauty Around Us’, an introspective look at the process and inspiration behind his unique art,” says Susan Brown, president of the Oceanside Friends of the Arts. Jackson’s film short will be one of five documentaries featured in this art film block.

Dozens of artists in several venues throughout downtown Oceanside will be featured with most located in Artist Alley at Pier View Way. The North County Art Group will be a new addition to this month’s Art Walk and will be exhibiting outside the Oceanside Public Library. The Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) will be featuring music at the museum with the Shane Hall Trio. Live music will also be featured at both ends of Artist Alley with Steelin’ Tin and newcomer Ashon Sylvester performing. Aki will also be leading a drum circle in the middle of Artist Alley.