Arts
Immerse yourself in Santa Monica's thriving arts scene through our dedicated coverage. From gallery openings and public installations to profiles of local artists and cultural events, we celebrate the creative spirit that enriches our beachside community. Our reporting spans the Bergamot Station arts complex, neighborhood galleries, street art, and the innovative works that transform our city spaces. Stay connected with Santa Monica's cultural pulse through our coverage of exhibitions, artist interviews, and arts education initiatives. Whether you're an artist, collector, or art enthusiast, the Santa Monica Daily Press is your window into our city's diverse artistic landscape.
SoCal artist Wendy Maruyama wins gold medal for craftsmanship
Wendy Maruyama, an innovative artist and educator whose work has redefined contemporary craft, is being honored with the Gold Medal...
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Local artist pays homage to inspirations in new exhibit
Through September 1, Venice-based artist Victoria White is giving the area a deeper look into past icons via solo exhibition...
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Mixing of dance styles, skill levels creates unique weekend experience
Now coming back for its 15th edition, the MixMatch Dance Festival does just that, bringing dozens of dance companies in...
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Community makes music to celebrate solstice
Multiple venues in Santa Monica were turned into free concert spaces this past Friday, celebrating the annual Make Music Day...
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New heroes, Mean Girls make May Locals’ Night a special affair
Though it was the final edition of Locals’ Night on the Santa Monica Pier until September, the evening packed in...
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The city’s Public Library announces the inaugural Santa Monica Poet Laureate
Anne Carmack is a Santa Monica-based writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work seeks to explore the shape-shifting themes of personal...
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Local Latina voice channels childhood for McDonald’s movie contest
One of the world’s colossal food conglomerates is aiming to raise the profile of Latino filmmakers and a local voice...
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Recent exhibit shines spotlight on Samohi artists
With so many extracurricular choices at Santa Monica High School, the campus’ robust visual arts department can sometimes stay under...
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Ice at Santa Monica hosts Culture Collective conversation
The final Culture Collective conversation event of 2023 took place on Nov. 28, a fireside chat at the Santa Monica...
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Collective of cultural trailblazers comes to the Viceroy
The Viceroy hotel in Santa Monica was host to the second installment of city cultural conversations on Nov. 16, holding...
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