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.
SMMUSD music teachers receive statewide recognition
Three music teachers in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District recently received statewide
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Santa Monica prepares for mixer, Greens Festival and other Black History Month events
Black History Month was formally recognized as a national celebration in 1976 and in the years since
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Culture Watch – IT’S ART FAIR SEASON
IT’S ART FAIR SEASON We’ve just had PhotoLA at Barker Hangar, the LA Art Show at the Convention
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Oscars viewership plunges to record low
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer Without a host or a great deal of pizzazz, ABC’s telecast of the Ac
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Opera Double Bill
Members of the Flora L. Thornton Opera Program will perform a double bill of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Puccini’s...
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Noteworthy – AN EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES
NICOLE RECOMMENDS: A TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES (With no fewer than 18 featured artists including Judit
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Culture Watch – The Constitution; Cowboys and Aliens
THE TIMING COULDN’T BE BETTER I’m glad I didn’t write a review right after seeing “What the
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SMC to Stage Fundraisers for Theatre Arts Students
To help send Santa Monica College (SMC) students to the regional competition of the prestigious 2020 Kennedy Center American College...
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$186,154 Donated to Santa Monica Education Foundation
Santa Monica parents, community members and businesses supported local public schools during a 10-day match fundraising campaign for the Santa...
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Muir Woods muralist says painting is irreparable
The fate of the John Muir Woods mural has yet to be officially decided by leaders of the Santa Monic
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