OMA’s Sixth Teeny Tiny Art Mart is On!

 

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TEENY TINY ART MART:

 

25 Tinies to Bid On, 1,573 Tinies to Buy

 

The Teeny Tiny Art Mart opens at 6:00pm, Sunday, February 1

For tech support on February 1, 6:00-8:00pm, call 760-435-3721

 

Make a Huge Difference, One Mini Masterpiece at a Time

All tiny donated artworks sold in the Art Mart support OMA's education initiatives. That's 100% of proceeds going toward bringing powerful, transformative, arts-based experiences to thousands of students each year!

 

There’s A Tiny New Part of the Art Mart This Year…. A Virtual Auction!

By popular demand, Teeny Tiny is adding something new this year... a hand-selected group of 25 Teeny Tinies will be offered through a three-week virtual auction, right at the top of the beloved fixed-price sale you know and love. These carefully selected works have been chosen by a staff committee to reflect a range of media and artists. This limited pilot invites collectors to engage a little differently—bidding on exceptional small works to further support the same vibrant educational programs OMA offers to inspire the next generation. With bidding starting at $25 each, the auction adds a note of excitement and possibility to an already iconic event. 

 

We’d love to hear your thoughts! This pilot effort will be informed by community feedback and will be evaluated after the sale to see if it can be expanded next year. Please share your thoughts to tiny@oma-online.org.  

 

 

First Things First

• Click “REGISTER HERE” at the top of this page to get started. You must register for the fundraiser and enter your credit card information to bid on or buy artwork.

• You must pre-authorize your credit card and and be LOGGED IN on the sales page (your name will be in the top left corner) when the sale opens at 6:00pm on Sunday, February 1. This will be the quickest way to start purchasing artwork as soon as the sale opens!

• If you are already registered, click “Already Registered?” at the top of this page or at the top of the Auction/Sales page to log in to your personal sale page and purchase or bid.

 

To Purchase Art

• Click on "Art Mart" at the top of this page to access both AUCTION items and BUY NOW items. All artworks are listed in the same place.

• Starting at exactly 6:00pm on February 1, if you click into an item you will see a pink “Bid” button or a gray “Buy Now”. Until then, the artwork will be “view only”.

• Artworks listed as AUCTION items:

  • Bidding starts at $25, with increments of $10.

  • Bidding closes Sunday, February 22, 5:00pm PST. The highest bidder at that point will be notified via text and email, and their artwork will be available to pick up at OMA starting Wednesday, February 25, 11:00am.

• Artworks listed as BUY NOW:

  • Hitting BUY NOW purchases the item - There is no shopping cart, there’s no turning back.

  • Tinies are first-come, first-served - We share your enthusiasm and love for the art, but on any artwork listed at a flat price of $25 (plus taxes and fees - see FAQ 11 below) - once it's purchased, it's gone!

  • Your credit card will be charged at the end of the following business day.

• If you have questions, reach out to tiny@oma-online.org, or call 760-435-3721 during museum business hours (11:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday).

 

To Retrieve Your Art

• Go to Oceanside Museum of Art and present your proof of purchase text message confirmation at the front desk starting any time OMA is open: Wednesdays through Sundays, 11:00am-5:00pm. Buy Now artwork will be available starting Wednesday, February 4, and Auction artwork starting Wednesday, February 25.
• OR Contact tiny@oma-online.org if you require your artwork to be shipped to you. Shipping fees start at $15 and will vary depending on the number of artworks purchased. 

 

Teeny Tiny Details:

• All sales are final.
• Artworks listed as BUY NOW: Each artwork is $25 plus taxes and fees (see FAQ 11 below).
• Artworks listed as AUCTION items: Taxes and fees apply to the final winning amount.
• Both the virtual sale and auction close Sunday, February 22, 5:00pm PST.
• 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 starting Wednesday, January 28. 
• After February 22, select unsold tinies will be sold through OMA's Museum Store.

 

 

 

1. Can I return my purchase?

All sales are final.

 

2. Why does the sale site use auction language? Am I bidding on the artwork?

This year the Teeny Tiny Art Mart is a sale AND an auction!

 

25 artworks will be clearly listed as AUCTION items starting at $25, with bid increments of $10. All other artworks can be purchased at a BUY NOW price of $25 plus taxes and fees (see FAQ 11 below).

 

Anyone registered for the Art Mart will be able to both bid on or buy artworks. BUY NOW artworks are first-come, first-served - once you purchase the artwork, it is yours and cannot be purchased or bid on by anyone else. 

 

All artworks are listed in the same place - Click on "Art Mart" at the top of this page to access both AUCTION items and BUY NOW items.

 

3. How do I only see auction items? Or only Buy Now items? Or only items that are still available?

When you are logged into your unique buyer's page, in the upper left part of the page you'll see "Browse Items" and in the center of the page you'll see "Item Categories". Click on either of those to filter the works you'd like to see: Auction, Buy Now, items still available, items you've bid on, items you've purchased, etc.

 

4. How do I know if an item is an auction item?

Auction items will be clearly indicated in multiple ways:

• The top left corner of the image will have a call-out that says AUCTION ITEM
• The title of the item will say AUCTION ITEM
• When you click on the item you will see a bright pink BID button
• If you want to see only Auction Items or only Buy Now items, when you log into your guest page click on "All Categories" at the top of the page and select the category you want.

 

5. Why are some works auctioned and others not?

When we decided to try an auction this year, it was important to do so without disrupting the spirit of the sale that so many artists and collectors love. Rather than reshaping the entire program, we chose to keep the fixed-price model intact and introduce a small, carefully selected group of works as a pilot. This allows us to experiment thoughtfully, honor the charm of the original format, and explore new ways to grow support for our education initiatives—while keeping Teeny Tiny, at its heart, the same community-driven celebration it has always been.

 

6. How do I find out if I won an Auction item?

The auction will close at 5:00pm, Sunday, February 22. You will receive a notification from the BetterUnite platform if you are the winner on an item at that time.

 

7. Can I still buy non-auction Tinies immediately?

Yes, all other Tinies will be sold in the same way as previous years - at a flat price of $25 per artwork plus taxes and fees (see details in question 11 below).

 

8. What happens if I'm outbid at the last minute?

If you’re outbid before the auction closes, the work will go to the highest bidder at the close of the sale. We encourage bidders to keep an eye on their bids as the closing date approaches, or to use the auto-bid feature, which allows you to set your maximum bid in advance. Auto-bidding helps ensure you stay competitive without needing to monitor the auction constantly, especially in the final moments. 

 

9. Tell me more about the auto-bid option?

You have the option to set a max bid so that you don't have to keep out bidding your competitors. Click into the auction item you want and select the "set max-bid". You can then determine any amount for the maximum you're willing to pay for this item. We will automatically place bids on your behalf up to this maximum amount. 

 

10. Is this fundraiser entirely virtual?

Yes! The virtual sale and auction of work will start at 6:00pm on Sunday, February 1. Artwork must be paid for via BetterUnite's secure check out system. Artwork cannot be purchased in person at OMA until after the fundraiser closes at 5:00pm on February 22.

 

11. A "fees" charge is on my receipt. What are the fees?

• Credit card processing fees of approximately 1.5-3.5% per transaction, depending on the type of card used

• BetterUnite Platform fees of 2.5% per transaction 

• Sales tax of 8.25% on all purchased goods

 

12. What shape and size is the artwork?

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

 

13. 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 at OMA starting Wednesday, January 28 at OMA and throughout the sale during regular museum hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 11:00am-5:00pm.

 

14. Does the artwork have hanging hardware on the back?

Some artworks are framed and/or ready to hang, but not all. Email tiny@oma-online.org if you have questions about specific artworks.

 

15. How many artworks can I purchase?

As many as you like!

 

16. How long is the sale open?

The sale closes at 5:00pm on Sunday, February 22.

 

17. 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.

 

18. What type of payment do you accept?

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

 

19. 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 Wednesday, February 4, during OMA’s regular business hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 11:00am-5:00pm.

 

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 tiny@oma-online.org or call (760) 435-3721 to make shipping arrangements. Shipping fees will vary depending on the number of artworks purchased, starting at $15.

 

20. Participation agreement

By clicking to bid or buy, you have agreed to the auction and 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. 

 

21. What if I have a question that's not answered here?

Please contact OMA at (760) 435-3721 or click here to email a staff member with any additional questions or concerns.