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.
Samohi – 70th Annual “Stairway of the Stars” Concerts
For the 70th year, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will present Stairway of the Stars, a musical extravaganza highlighting...
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California science exhibit explains the dog-human friendship
Did people domesticate dogs or was it the other way around? And why do these two species seem to think...
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Local quiltmakers sew support for Woolsey Fire victims
As the Woolsey Fire stretched across Los Angeles County, burning down homes and irreversibly changing lives, many Santa Monicans stepped...
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Jazz residency culminates with Saturday show
The 18th Street Arts Center is putting on a show this weekend. While primarily known for their art shows and...
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CULTURE WATCH
By Sarah A. Spitz A Fevered Dream: Nat “King” Cole It’s the last night for the first African-American host of...
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Domestic violence series features Santa Monica immigrant
More than one in four women in the United States are survivors of domestic violence, but the stigma attached to...
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CULTURE WATCH
CINDERELLA RETURNS Spoiler alert: A pumpkin will not become a golden carriage nor will four white mice turn into four...
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CULTURE WATCH
PHOTO FRENZY; LA FOODWAYS By Sarah A. Spitz Judging from the size of the crowd on opening night of Photo...
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Shawn Amos at the Broad Stage
Santa Monica is staking a spot as a haven for jazz. The Reverend Shawn Amos returns to Santa Monica to...
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Culture Watch
By Sarah A. Spitz AN OLD PLAY, A NEW CIRCUS Photo LA opens tonight at the Barker Hangar; I’ll be...
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