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.
Citywide – Mike Kelley Foundation awards $400,000 to organizations
The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts announced today the recipients of the 2019 Artist Project Grants, marking the fourth...
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Immigrant filmmaker finds a creative home in Santa Monica
“When I told people I wanted to go to America and make the greatest movies, they reacted as if I...
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Peter Erskine, Butterfly
Life is short, mostly you don’t get a second chance -- don’t miss these. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: PETER ERSKINE, premier jazz...
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“Mary Poppins Returns,” High As A Kite
In my view, any film that includes Dick Van Dyke is a “must see” film. Unfortunately, I had to sit...
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Swipe To Kill: Post-Henson Puppetry
Remember how you used to make shadow rabbits on a wall? Picture a stage filled with vintage overhead projectors creating...
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Citywide – SMC’s “Shape Shifter” Wins Best Student Short Film at Golden State Film Festival
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Film Program production “Shape Shifter” has won the Best Student Short Film at the second...
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Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Moreton Bay Fig Tree Ocean Avenue and Wilshire Blvd. Planted prior to 1900, designated 1976 As legend has it, the...
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City’s first Pride month planned for June
Santa Monica will launch its first Pride month this June. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Place, the Third Street Promenade...
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A Tale of two Franks
Joe Frank was a legendary radio artist; artist, not just dramatist, monologist or entertainer. He invented a genre all his...
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Scotland, AZ, Japan, Sunset Strip
I’m only a Gemini – I’d need multiple personality disorder to get to all these great shows. RECOMMENDED: TONIGHT! --...
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