OCEANSIDE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION

The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) was founded in 1989 to support and celebrate the visual, performing and cultural arts in Oceanside and surrounding communities. To support a full creative life for all, Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, and equitable community.

Over the years, OCAF has continued to elevate their services and productions. In 1992, the search began for a venue that would be a “jewel of artistic importance” and home for the Oceanside Museum of Art. Administration of the museum’s fundraising and creation was turned over to OCAF. A moveable musical feast of all genres performed by students, avocationals and professionals, otherwise known as the OMFest Concert Series began in 2001. This event serves as OCAF’s primary Scholarship fundraiser. Created in 2009, the Oceanside International Film Festival (OIFF) established Oceanside as a film festival destination. In 2021, OIFF became the 2nd OCAF created event to become its own entity. In 2010, Write On, Oceanside!, the annual festival of books, began to give community members a chance to meet local authors and inspire budding writers. In 2018, OCAF wished to offer new venues for the region’s artists to show and sell their artwork. OCAF felt that by bringing businesses and artists together they could provide economic benefits to both. New artists are presented every two months during “opening receptions” for the artists.

To learn more about the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation, please visit ocaf.info.

The mission of TERI is to change the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals with special needs.

Since its inception in 1980, TERI has grown to accommodate the needs of many while remaining true to its original goal: to improve the quality of life for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities, and to change the way the world sees them, allowing for inclusion within the community. Through support, advocacy, dedication, innovation, and resolve, TERI has brought opportunity and hope to countless individuals and families. TERI looks to the future by operating model programs, conducting applied research in best practice procedures, and offering training and consultation to professionals, families, and other community members.

Located in San Diego County, TERI has been cited as a model program in the State of California. In this capacity, the agency has conducted statewide training on the provision of quality services to this segment of our population, developed program and training manuals which have been purchased by the State and social service agencies nationwide as resource materials, served as a training site for Medi-Cal and Department of Health Licensing Surveyors, and provided extensive advocacy services for persons with developmental disabilities. In this service field, TERI is recognized as a leader in the development and operation of high-quality training, education, and residential programs. Learn more about TERI at www.teriinc.org.