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.
Parvaneh Bassiri, Marty Luber, and Alex Vital Exhibition Opening Reception Jan. 23 at SMC’s Emeritus Art Gallery
The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery presents an exhibition of creative works by Emeritus students Parvaneh Bassiri, Marty Luber,...
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Residents look to honor local history with monument
West Los Angeles is home to a large population of Mexican-Americans whose families have called areas
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Culture Watch – The Unseen and the Undead
“Unseen: 35 Years of Collecting Photography” at the Getty Center deserves to be seen more than o
Read moreRead and Play
Spend the afternoon playing with family and friends in our indoor play space featuring a short family story time at...
Read moreMusic and Movement at the Library
Join organizers for a musical story time that will have little ones singing and dancing along as they learn...
Read moreLiving While Dying: A Screening and Discussion
Santa Monica Public Library will present a screening and discussion of the documentary Living While Dying (2017) on Saturday, January...
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Organizations partner to tell local residents’ stories
Founded in 2003 by award-winning documentary producer and MacArthur Fellow Dave Isay, StoryCorps has
Read moreFairview Branch Library presents “Read and Play”
Spend the afternoon playing with family and friends in our indoor play space featuring a short family story time at...
Read moreFairview Library Presents Music and Movement at the Library
Join organizers for a musical story time that will have little ones singing and dancing along as they learn important...
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Community invited to offer input on beloved mural
Commissioned by artist Jane Golden in 1978, the Muir Woods mural positioned at the corner of Lincoln
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