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.
CULTURE WATCH
By Sarah A. Spitz FARE-THEE-WELLS AND MORE SHINE, Santa Monica’s inspirational true story-telling series, is taking its final bow. Produced for...
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A Creationist and an Evolutionist Disagree About “Beginnings”
by Cynthia Citron At some point in his life the thinking man will usually ask himself three important questions: Who—or...
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‘All is Calm’ to spread message of togetherness at Broad Stage
This Christmas season, where family infighting is aplenty, try taking peaceful inspiration from… war? “All Is Calm” will play at...
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Attracted by a Wink
By Cynthia Citron The invitation to come and review a play called “Wink” provided a brief description of what the...
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Taxidermy artist enlivens Annenberg residency
Catherine Coan has been many things in this life. Perhaps best known for her taxidermy art pieces (seen locally at...
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Moving Forward, No Matter What
by Cynthia Citron "Cost of Living" is not a dreary treatise on economics. It's a story about survival in the...
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Local runner gives his feet a rest, tries his hand at writing
It’s never too late to try something new before you cross the finish line of life. At the ripe age...
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Angel City Chorale celebrates an anniversary and the holidays
Just south of Santa Monica, wedged between a Whole Foods and Marie Callender's, is a place of worship, St. Andrews...
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Holiday Pier programming returns after more than a decade-long absence
The Pier will be getting festive for the holidays. For the first time in more than a decade, holiday Pier...
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Prize pool expands for teen filmmakers
The stakes for filmmakers entering the Santa Monica International Teen Film Festival just got a lot higher. The college-bound teenager...
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