After last year’s epic display of creativity during a time when our community needed it most, OMA’s Teeny Tiny Art Mart is back, bigger and better than ever. Join the teeny tiny movement and purchase your very own miniature masterpiece for a great cause! 

View the Virtual Art Mart Here

1065 artworks Including artwork by 381 artists, Click here to see the full list of artists!

Teeny Tiny is one way for us to bring the community together to collectively support programs designed for young audiences, Literacy Through Art for third graders and ArtQuest for fifth graders in the Oceanside Unified School District (offered free of charge). These integrated arts and education programs are the blank canvas for young learners to paint their lifelong love of learning and creativity.

TEENY TINY DETAILS

• Each artwork is $25 plus $3.50 taxes and fees.
• All sales are final.
• The virtual sale opens Sunday, December 5, 5:00pm and closes Sunday, December 20, 5:00pm.
• All artwork measures exactly 5 inches tall x 5 inches wide.
• Artwork is not signed on the front, the artist will remain a mystery until the artwork is purchased.
• All submissions are original works of art.
• Artwork can also be viewed in person at OMA the week before the sale opens. 
• After December 20, unsold artwork will be sold through the Museum Store.

TO PURCHASE ART

1. Register for the event at the top of this page by clicking “FREE Register Here”
2. Click on “View My Event” in your confirmation text message or email to pre-authorize your credit card to participate
3. Click on the link to view the Teeny Tiny Art Mart in your confirmation text message or email
4. The sale will open December 5 at 5:00pm. Until then, the artwork will be “view only”

WHEN SALE IS OPEN, AFTER 5:00pm DECEMBER 5

1. If you had the Art Mart page open before the sale begins, refresh the page
2. Click on the artwork you want.
3. Hitting BUY NOW purchases the item - There is no shopping cart
4. Once you hit BUY NOW there’s no turning back!
5. Your credit card will be charged at the end of the business day. If you have questions, please reach out to 760-435-3721.
6. For tech support on December 5 between 5:00pm-8:00pm call 442-232-4922.

TO COLLECT YOUR ART

• Go to Oceanside Museum of Art and present proof of purchase text message.
• OR Contact Luciana Fernandes, luciana@oma-online.org, if you require your artwork to be shipped to you. Shipping fees start at $10 and will vary depending on the number of artworks purchased. Contact Luciana by December 10 to receive your items by Christmas.

What shape and size is the artwork?

The external dimensions of the artwork are an exact 5 inch by 5 inch square. 

Can I preview the artwork before I buy it?
Yes! Go to the sale page here. Click on each item’s photo or title to expand the image and learn more about the artwork. 

Artwork will also be on display in the lobby at OMA leading up to and throughout the sale during regular museum hours: Thursdays-Saturdays 11:00am-5:00pm, Sundays 11:00am-4:00pm.

Does the artwork have hanging hardware on the back?

Some artworks are framed and/or ready to hang, but not all. Click here to email Katie Dolgov if you have questions about specific artworks.

Is the sale entirely virtual?
Yes! The virtual sale of work will start at 5:00pm on Sunday, December 5. Artwork must be paid for via BetterUnite's secure check out system.

How do I purchase artwork?

Click the red “Auction” button at the top of this page (or at the bottom, depending on your device) to get started. At the top of the Auction page, click “Register to Bid”. You must enter your credit card information to register to purchase artwork.

If you are already registered, click the blue “Already Registered?” link at the top of this page or at the top of the Auction page to be taken to the sale page, preview the art, and purchase.

A lot of the artwork has already been purchased. How can I only see what is still available?

Follow the instrucations above under “TO PURCHASE ART”. When you are taken to the sales page you can click “Browse Items” at the top of the page, then “Items Still Available”.

How many artworks can I purchase?

As many as you like! Starting at 5:00pm on December 5,  a “Buy Now” button will be added to each artwork listing. By clicking that button, you will have purchased the artwork! Your credit card will be charged at the end of the business day.

How long is the sale open?

The sale closes at 5:00pm on December 20, 2021.

How do I pay for my items?

Payment must be made directly through our secure checkout page on the BetterUnite platform. You must pre-register your card to purchase artwork. Purchases will be finalized and credit cards will be charged weeknight evenings throughout the duration of the sale.

What is the $3.50 “Miscellaneous Fee” per item on my transaction?

The Teeny Tiny Art Mart is an online fundraising event for education programs at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA). As with all online transactions of tangible items, there are related expenses:

• We are required to collect California state sales tax of 8.25% on all purchases.
• The BetterUnite platform allows us to share this virtual sale with you and the fees include a platform usage fee of 2% paid to BetterUnite. 
• There is a standard credit card processing fee of approximately 3%.

To help cover these taxes and fees, a $3.50 “miscellaneous” fee will be added to the purchase of each artwork.

What type of payment do you accept? 

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

How do I get the artwork I purchased? 

We encourage you to pick up your artwork from OMA in person. Artwork can be picked up at OMA starting Thursday December 9, during OMA’s regular retail hours: Thursdays-Saturdays 11:00am-5:00pm, Sundays 11:00am-4:00pm. 

Please be prepared to present the purchase confirmation email or text message, either as a physical print out or showing the email on your phone, to front desk staff.

If you will need the artwork to be shipped to you, after completing your purchase please contact the Museum Store manager, Luciana Fernandes, at luciana@oma-online.org to make shipping arrangements. Shipping fees will vary depending on the number of artworks purchased, starting at $10.

Contact Luciana by December 10 to receive your items by Christmas.

Participation Agreement 

By clicking to buy, you have agreed to the sale procedures and have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the item. OMA is not liable for any occurrence resulting from the use of purchased items or services. All sales are final. Refunds or exchanges are not allowed. 

Every effort has been made to describe all items accurately. Still, all items are sold “as is” and without warranty or representation of any kind regarding the description, authenticity, value, or fitness of items. 

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

Please contact OMA at (760) 435-3730 or click here to email Katie Dolgov with any additional questions or concerns.