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.
Santa Monica filmmaker over the moon about Apollo 11 monument
A monument honoring Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary will be unveiled at the Kennedy Space Center today. The idea for the...
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Pico Blvd – Santa Monica College Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka – TYA Version
The Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department is pleased to present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka – TYA Version July 12-21...
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Theater Review – Death of a Salesman
Playwright Arthur Miller died before Twitter, Facebook and Instagram were invented, but he still managed to nail our obsession with...
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Santa Monica comic book writer turns the real LA surreal
Sina Grace is lively. The GLAAD Media Award-nominated comic book writer — a Samohi grad and former Hi De Ho...
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Historyspotlight – Santa Monica City Hall
Santa Monica City Hall 1685 Main Street Built 1938, designated 1979 The Art Deco-style City Hall was partially financed by...
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International Teen Film Festival returns to Santa Monica
A film directing wunderkind akin to Steven Spielberg, Guillermo Del Toro or Claire Denis could be discovered at an upcoming...
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Noteworthy – All That Jazz
WELL, WELL, WELL… There’s not a lot of things the LA Weekly newspaper does right but their music calendar, for...
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Cayton Children’s Museum to open June 30
The long-awaited Cayton Children’s Museum will open Sunday, June 30 at Santa Monica Place. The museum will offer hands-on play...
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Thollem McDonas and Alex Cline at Santa Monica Public Library
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 7:30 pm, the Soundwaves new music series at the Santa Monica Public Library presents...
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Marina Del Rey – The Sierra Club Presents a Free Screening THE LAST STAND: Struggle for Ballona Wetlands (Update: 2000)
This award winning documentary is a spirited film which examines the controversial land use issues related to the Playa Vista...
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