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.
Meeting up at the market
THIRD STREET — Michael McCarty is a man on a mission. It’s not enough that he’s one of the leading...
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“If music be the food of love, play on!” — William Shakespeare L.A. Chamber Orchestra (LACO) is always thinking of...
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Ocean Park art in Orange County
Richard Diebenkorn put Santa Monica’s Ocean Park on the map the world over. Every major museum owns at least one...
Read morePlacido goes baritone
Maybe it’s because I grew up in the 1960s, but there’s a peace, love and reconciliation theme, though bittersweet, that...
Read moreMeditation on art and motherhood
Women artists are finally getting some due lately (better lately than never?), with surrealists at LACMA, L.A. artists Claire Falkenstein...
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In January, Santa Monica Daily Press editor Kevin Herrera reported that, “The League of California Cities and the California City...
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Chain Reaction faces retirement
CIVIC CENTER — The Chain Reaction sculpture has become the focal point of public attention once again after two decades...
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