Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups provide OAC members with opportunities to meet and connect with fellow artists who share common interests, passions, or a desire to exchange expertise. These groups foster collaboration and learning, giving members a voice, a way to develop their skills, and the opportunity to engage in dynamic and meaningful ways.

Because the groups are member-driven, participants decide when and where to meet (locations must be ADA accessible) and what they would like to learn from one another. Groups may schedule meetings in the gallery at any time or reserve studio space by contacting the office.

Water Media Group

Do you love watercolor, gouache, or colored pencils?
Are you looking for thoughtful feedback on your work?
Do you have tips, tricks, or advice you’d like to share with fellow artists?
Or are you simply hoping to connect with other artists and build meaningful community?

Join our Special Interest Group mailing list by emailing: Debra Renard at debrarenard@gmail.com

We’ll keep you informed about upcoming meetings, locations, and what’s inspiring our group.

We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at OSA. These are casual, no-host gatherings focused on connection, conversation, and creative exchange. All are welcome.

Upcoming 2026 meetings:
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27

OAC Book Group

The OAC Book Group invites OAC members to explore and discuss art-related topics through monthly meetings at OAC. Each month the group chooses a topic and everyone selects a reading on that topic, to be shared at the next meeting. Past topics include PNW artists, The New York School, and creativity.

Join us from 2-4 p.m. on the third Friday of the month. Must be a current OAC member.

Please contact Diane Jaquith for more information and to RSVP: dbjaquith@gmail.com

Hand-painted watercolor illustration of a stack of five closed books in various colors, stacked vertically.

Sketching Group

Meet us at Slow Pour Coffee Bar to sketch! We're all about the joy of art within the OAC community. Join us for laid-back yet enthusiastic Drawing/Painting sessions that mix fun and education. It's all about enjoying the process and having a great time while learning. Join in, we're glad you're here!

Info about the next meeting coming soon...

Join our Facebook group!

Group of people sitting around a large wooden table in a cozy indoor room, engaged in reading, writing, and conversation.

Photo credit: Dave Burbach