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.
DON’T MISS THESE MOVIES
The brilliant new documentary, “Science Fair,” offers hope for the future. If you’ve been as discouraged as I am by...
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Reprise musical showcase has songs to sing to the Westside
Santa Monica is an arts and culture city. From last week’s Broad Fest to Wednesday’s comic book signing, the city...
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FROM PAGE TO SCREEN
Good things do occasionally happen on Facebook. I posted about how much I loved the movie “The Guernsey Literary and...
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Local teens bring magic to Santa Monica
Whether it’s a rabbit being pulled out of a hat, a comedic duo turning a woman into a white tiger...
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MixMatch Festival dances its way back to Santa Monica
A mass twinkling of toes will descend upon Santa Monica this week as Los Angeles’ largest dance festival pirouettes its...
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Revamped Montana Art Walk brings change and more to Santa Monica
The annual Montana Avenue Art Walk returns to Santa Monica this year, July 28, bringing change in its size and...
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New Name, New Vision, New Season: Twilight is BACK!
The Westside’s most iconic music event has found a fresh groove. This September, free concerts return to the Santa...
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Culture Watch
Is It A Painting Or A Flag? I brought a dear friend for her first visit to the Broad Museum...
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Giving Voice To Local History (Part 2)
At lunch with his wife Katherine (Kat), our mutual friend Ted Bonnitt, who brought us together, and me, Noel...
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