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.
Red Hen Press Poetry Hour revamps for second season return
Covid-19 is still preventing locals from gathering for entertainment purposes, but The Broad Stage a
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Construction
Installation of a significant sculptural artwork by Metro-commissioned artist Walter Hood resumed la
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#THEARTOFMAKINGNOISE to bring two murals to venice in name of racial justice
Twelve women from cities throughout Southern California will come together this Saturday to create t
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Inside Our Time, Stories of COVID Happenings from Jewish Women’s Theatre
The popular and prestigious Women’s Theatre Festival (WTF), based in North Carolina but streaming the world over, will include live...
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Culture Watch – OUR NEW ART WORLD
Kudos to the organizers of Photo LA, whose fairs I’ve attended for many years, mostly at Barker Ha
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Local finds ways to help the movement through music
After receiving an invitation to perform at Santa Monica’s Pride event last Saturday, local music
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Santa Monica Reads All Summer!
Santa Monica Public Library is excited to invite the community to participate in a new virtual summer reading program for...
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Westside Ballet bids adieu to five graduates
For decades, Westside Ballet has bid farewell to graduating seniors during its annual Spring Perform
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SMC’s Drescher Planetarium to Present Free, Live Virtual Shows
Santa Monica College’s John Drescher Planetarium resumes its Friday evening events in June with free, live virtual shows presented online...
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Santa Monica kids create chalk murals to honor those killed by police
Sophie and Eliana Salem, ages 16 and 12 created a chalk mural last week to support racial equity eff
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