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.
Q&A: Teen ‘black-ish’ star Miles Brown releases debut album
Miles Brown says playing Jack Johnson on the hit comedy series "black-ish" inspired him to speak out about equality and...
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Banks, Jefferson talk Belmar with Conservancy
Santa Monica’s first applied history art project is almost complete so local historian Alison Rose
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‘Santa Monica Tears’ installation begins
Metro construction crews began installing Santa Monica’s newest sculpture at the intersection of 4
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SMC Emeritus Gallery to Host Online Opening Reception for Catherine Tirr Exhibition October 22
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery will present “Watercolors, Spring 2020,” a new body of work created during...
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Drive-in production heads to SMC
With the coronavirus still preventing live performances in Santa Monica, performers with the Westsid
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SMC Music Department Presents Free Online Concert Oct. 9
The Santa Monica College Music Department is pleased to present the SMC Music Pre-Midterms Showcase Celebration. The concert is free...
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18th Street Arts Center’s annual gala goes virtual
COVID-19 has forced the postponement of celebrations across the county but local artists said they w
Read moreSMC Student Film “The Attempt” Accepted into The American Pavilion at Cannes
“The Attempt”—a short film written and directed by Santa Monica College (SMC) film student Daniel Despart—has been accepted into The...
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Most Loved Winners announced
Santa Monica’s favorite businesses have been revealed with the delayed, but not diminished, public
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Samohi orchestra director retires after 17 showstopping years
Joni Swenson, who has been the orchestra director at Samohi for 17 years, announced she is retiring
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