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.
Piano prodigy brings cultural pride and unique sensibilities to Santa Monica
A Santa Monica transplant by way of China is doing what she was destined nearly from birth to do —...
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MixMatch Festival returns this weekend
A multicultural celebration of body movement will belly dance and pirouette its way into Santa Monica this weekend. The 13th...
Read moreArt Exhibit and Sale Supporting the Santa Monica Mountains
By Russell Hunziker Join the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore in supporting the Santa Monica Mountains...
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‘The Pumpkin War’ helps author make peace with past projects
Cathleen Young had lost her passion for the written word. The reporter-turned-TV-movie-and-series-writer was a mainstay in the writer-for-hire scene, a...
Read moreCitywide-The Verdi Chorus Auditions
by Davidson & Choy Publicity Continuing its 36th Anniversary Season, The Verdi Chorus has announced that auditions will be held...
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Citywide – Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences selects architect teams for performing arts facilities
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences recently announced the selection of two architectural teams to develop plans to enhance performing...
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Montana Art Walk returns Saturday
On July 20, Montana Avenue will look a little different. Retail stores and restaurants will operate the same, but expect...
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Local artist honors Tyler Skaggs with mural near Samohi
A local artist has painted a mural commemorating a Los Angeles Angels player and Santa Monica High School alumnus who...
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Filmmaker hopes the public embrace his private detective film
In the pantheon of great film detectives, there exists a Mount Rushmore of recognizable names, Elliot Gould’s Phillip Marlowe, Jack...
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History Spotlight – Sovereign Apartment/Hotel
205 Washington Ave Built 1928, designated 1996 The Sovereign is a five-story Spanish Colonial Revival structure with a landscaped inner...
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