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.
U.R. Art Music Festival
U.R. Art Music Festival Series is hosting its second summer music performances on Sunday, July 20 at the Bergamot Station...
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City Shakes shows a new love for a classic romance story
Courtesy photo DOWNTOWN — "Romeo & Juliet" is a classic work of literature that almost everyone in the English speaking...
Read moreSymposium highlights arts policy
SMC — Santa Monica College's Public Policy Institute (PPI) is inviting Santa Monica residents to experience the intersection of policy...
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Ballet performance highlights connection to the classics
ON STAGE: Sarah Drake (center) in an earlier spring performance of Westside Ballet's dances featuring Faust. (Photo courtesy Todd Lechtick)...
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Baryshnikov comes to The Broad
MAN OF THE HOUR: Mikhail Baryshnikov is returning to The Broad Stage. (Photo courtesy T. Charles Erickson) Adapted from two...
Read moreBrief: Orchestral concert
Orchestra Santa Monica will present its third concert of the 2013-14 season on Sunday, March 30, 3:30 p.m., entitled Chamber...
Read morebG Gallery expands into Bergamot with new exhibit
BERGAMOT STATION — bG Gallery presents Spectrum-Gestalt at its new space in Bergamot Station this Saturday, March 22. The gallery...
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Iraq vet makes artwork with old uniforms
ARTFUL: Drew Cameron created this self portrait using paper made from uniforms. (Image courtesy Drew Cameron) NEW ROADS — When...
Read moreBrief: Pittsburgh ballet school looking for talent
As part of a nationwide tour, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School — the official training institution of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre —...
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Art exhibit celebrates women who rock
LADY POWER: Artist Brooke Harker's 'Hong Kong Love.' Her work, and that of other female artists, will be on display...
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