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.
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NICOLE RECOMMENDS: NPR’S “HEAT CHECK” — It’s not enough to simply state our solidarity, w
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The Broad Stage hopes to hold live performance this Fall
The Broad Stage’s 2020-2021 season of in-person theatrical performances are set to begin this Janu
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Santa Monica History Museum launches “Throwback Thursdays” virtual guest lecture series
Every other Thursday this summer, the Santa Monica History Museum will be hosting a series of guest lectures via Zoom....
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SMC Corsair Photojournalist Wins Top PPAGLA Award
Santa Monica College (SMC) student photojournalist Yasamin Jafari Tehrani—who is on the staff of SMC’s student-run news outlet The Corsair—has...
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Airport artists create drive-by art in isolation
Like many facets of life, the arts have been severely disrupted since the start of the pandemic. But
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With a gay protagonist, Pixar short ‘Out’ makes history
JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer In Steven Clay Hunter's 23 years as an animator at Pixar, he has drawn a
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Patty Chang Milk Debt Preview Screening
18th Street Arts Center in collaboration with Marathon Screenings co-present a screening and artist conversation around Patty Chang’s Milk Debt,...
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Elemental Music to celebrate 10 years this Saturday
Even though COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of many of its longstanding activities, local nonpr
Read moreMalibu Mourns Passing of Poet Laureate Ellen Reich
The City of Malibu mourns the passing of Poet Laureate Ellen Reich, who passed away on Friday, May 1, after...
Read moreWallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Receives $20,000 California Arts Council Grant
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts received a $20,000 grant from the California Arts Council that will help...
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