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.
Tourism Talks – Santa Monica Welcomes Annual American Film Market for its 29th Year at the Beach
By: Misti Kerns From November 6-13, 2019, Santa Monica will once again welcome more than 7,000 glo
Read moreCaller leads Los Angeles police to $800,000 in stolen artwork
This time detectives didn’t have to track down the stolen art, someone led them to it. Los Angeles police said...
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PlayTime: A Summer in Portugal
Many people who were lucky enough to see Ira Sachs' 2014 movie "Love Is Strange" considered it one o
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Culture Watch: The magic of mushrooms and movie sounds
It’s a great week for documentaries in Santa Monica; two terrific films open at Laemmle’s Monica
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Muir Woods mural to remain in place
A mural located at the former location of John Muir Elementary School for more than 30 years will re
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Film academy honors 16 Student Academy Award winners
LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “I’d like to thank the academy” is a phrase many only ever get to
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18th Street Arts Center enters the discourse around density with new exhibition
Density is a divisive issue in Santa Monica — so much so that 40% of local voters supported a 2016
Read moreMuir mural back at School Board
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is expected to decide the fate of a decades-old mura
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Music Of Harry Partch At Santa Monica Public Library
On Thursday November, 7 at 7:30 p.m., the Soundwaves new music series at the Santa Monica Public Library welcomes John...
Read moreAndrea Centazzo Solo Percussion, Electronics, And Video Performance
Improviser, composer, and percussion innovator Andrea Centazzo performs “Cycles of Life,” a set of pieces for percussion, electronics, and video...
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