General Auction Information

How do I view the artwork virtually?

View the virtual auction here. To browse, simply swipe down to show more artwork until you find the one you like. Click or tap on the artwork to see artwork details and view the current bid price.

How do I view the artwork in person?

To view the artwork in person, visit Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 during our public hours:

●        Thursday 11:00am–5:00pm

●        Friday 11:00am–8:00pm

●        Saturday 11:00am–5:00pm

●        Sunday 11:00am–5:00pm

How long is the auction open for bidding?

Bidding opens to VIP event attendees on Saturday, June 25, 7:00pm.

Bidding opens to the public on Sunday, June 26, 11:00am.

Bidding closes on Monday, August 1, 5:00pm.

How to Bid or Give

Registering to use Greater Giving

1. Click here for a quick video walking you through the process.
2. Click the GET STARTED button.
3. Click the Create Account button at the top of the page.
4. Enter your email address.
5. Check your email for the link to verify your account.
6. Enter your name, password, contact information, and credit card details.
7. Click Create and then click the large green gavel icon to start bidding.

How To Bid and Donate

You can bid at the event or even from home!

1. Access the bidding page by clicking GET STARTED and then login or click on the link in your Welcome Email or Text Message.
2. Browse the items by scrolling down, or search for items by name or number by using the magnifying glass.
3. Click on an item to view the details, place bids, or make a purchase.
4. You can Bid the Next Increment orBid More than the next increment. If you choose Bid More you can set your max bid. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the auction closes.
5. To “watch” an item, select the star icon on the item.
6. You'll be notified if you're outbid at any point before the auction closes and you will see an Outbid notice at the top of your screen.
7. To get back to the main screen, click the house icon.
8. To view the packages you are bidding on, click the menu button and select Bids.
9. Click the Donate button to make a donation.

What does it mean to “Buy Now”?

The Buy Now option is the highest bid that can be placed on an item. If a bidder chooses that option, they cannot be out bid and will be the winning bidder for that item upon the close of the auction.

Artwork must remain in the exhibition at OMA through the end of the auction on August 1, even if it has been purchased at the Buy Now price.

How to Collect Your Artwork

Winning bidders will receive text and email notifications the evening of Monday, August 1, 2022 to confirm that they have won.

Artwork can be picked up at OMA on Wednesday and Thursday, August 3 and 4, from 12:00-2:00pm without an appointment. A limited number of appointments on alternate dates can be scheduled. Successful bidders should make every effort to remove their winning item(s) during the official artwork pick-up times and dates mentioned above.

Winning bidders must present their email or text message proof of purchase when they arrive.

If you require your artwork to be shipped to you, contact Katie Dolgov, katie@oma-online.org. Shipping fees will vary and are the responsibility of the buyer.

Artwork must remain in the exhibition at OMA through the end of the auction on August 1, even if it has been purchased at the Buy Now price.

Checking Out

Your card will only be charged for donations you make or auction items you win. Cards will be charged for all purchases at the end of the auction.

How do I pay for my items?

Payment must be made directly through our secure checkout page on the Greater Giving platform. You must pre-register your credit card to start bidding. Your card will not be charged unless and until you are the successful bidder on an item.

How long do I have to pay for my silent and live auction items?

Auction items must be paid in full at the close of the auction on August 1, 2022. The credit card you registered will be charged at that time for all items on which you are the winning bidder.

What type of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express via the secure checkout page on the Greater Giving platform.

How do I get my artwork?

Payment must be made directly through our secure checkout page on the Greater Giving platform. You must pre-register your credit card to start bidding. Your card will not be charged unless and until you are the successful bidder on an item.

What if I have a question that wasn't answered here?

Please contact OMA at (760) 435-3730 or citli@oma-online.org with any additional questions or concerns.

Participation Agreement

By clicking to bid, you have agreed to the auction procedures and have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the item if your bid is the winning bid. The highest bidder will be the successful purchaser. OMA is not liable for any occurrence resulting from the use of auctioned items or services. All sales are final. Refunds or exchanges are not allowed.

Every effort has been made to describe all auction items accurately, but all items are sold “as is” and without warranty or representation of any kind as to the correctness of the description, authenticity, value, or fitness of items. Each artist has determined the value and details of the artwork.

Sales Tax

Oceanside, CA city sales tax of 8.25% will apply to the full purchase of all Art Auction items unless proof of non-taxable status can be shown at the time of purchase. Sales tax may show up on your receipt as a miscellaneous charge added to the price of your purchased artwork.

Payment & Collection

Payment for all Art Auction items must be made in full no later than August 1, 2022. Full payment must be made before any item is removed from the museum premises.

All sales are final. Refunds or exchanges are not allowed.