BLKLST and the LA ARTS Establish Tools for Equity in Los Angeles Theatre
The Los Angeles Anti-Racist Standards (LA ARTS) offers tools, solutions to address institutional racism in the Los Angeles theatre community. BLKLST is a collective that empowers BIPOC with equity, diversity, and inclusion information on Los Angeles theatre companies and institutions.
SMC Presents Virtual Production of The Trojan Women
SMC Theatre Arts Department Chair directs a virtual adaptation of "The Trojan Women," the classic play written by the Ancient Greek Tragedian, Euripides, in 415 BC.
The Broad Stage's REVEAL
The Broad Stage has a long history as a premier venue, showcasing the works of performing artists. Now they are introducing a new aspect. They will produce their own series which will give their audience a glimpse into the artists' creative process.
Madcap Motel Transports to "Elsewhere"
A new interactive exhibit in Downtown Los Angeles, founded by artist Paige Solomon, tells the story of a once abandoned Madcap Motel. Inside, it's 18 themed rooms take visitors on a journey of "whimsical wonders and amusing adventures."
Mural Invites Beachgoers to Stroll Inside
Yvette Gellis has installed a 450 ft mural along the Annenberg Community Beach House fence.
Van Gogh: An Immersive Phenomenon
A new Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is making a world-wide impact.
Paul Cornish Takes Residency at the 18th Street Arts Center
The 18th Street Arts Center supports artists from around the globe and showcases their artwork to the world. Their annual Make Jazz Fellowship, selected pianist and composer Paul Cornish, as their 2021 artist in residence. Cornish performed his original works in a free concert streamed from the iconic World Stage in Leimert Park, on April 25, 2021.
Remembering Loss at Bergamot Station
Art installation in Santa Monica offers a space for the community to honor the lives lost to COVID 19 and reflect on the impact of this ongoing pandemic.
“Judas and the Black Messiah”: Revolutionary Down to the Tunes
The Motion Picture soundtrack to Judas and the Black Messiah, equals the relevance of the film and is an authentic reflection of the time period.
Zooming with the Stars: The 2021 Golden Globes
The 78th Annual Golden Globe hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
Designing the Future with IxD
The ability for students to experience the growing technology and resources involved in the interactive design industry is at their fingertips. Santa Monica College (SMC), students have the opportunity to fully apply themselves to their passions by engaging in the Interactive Design Program housed in the newly remodeled Center of Media and Design. The deadline to apply is March 1 for the Fall 2021 semester.
Art Waits For No One!
LACMA, The Getty, and The Broad revamp their online programming bringing films, talks, music, and family programming to Angelenos at home.
Aga Khan Museum of Toronto Goes Virtual
On April 22, the Aga Khan Museum, located in Toronto, Canada opened its virtual doors for guests to enter “a window into worlds unknown” and experience #MuseumWithoutWalls.
6ft Apart and Take What You Like - A Driveway Art Gallery
In a driveway in Santa Monica, two young artists display their own art for patrons to enjoy (from a six foot distance) and even take home any pieces they like.
Put "Always Tomorrow" on the Quarantine Queue
The band kicked off the tour for their fourth studio album "Always Tomorrow" with back to back southern California shows.
Virtual Museum Tours
Due to the pandemic, you can now take a close look at art exhibitions from the comfort of your living room. Museums are opening virtual tours and they are available for anyone and anywhere in the world.
Lego to the Museum
Nathan Sawaya, a New York City corporate lawyer turned contemporary artist, transformed over one million LEGO® bricks into more than 100 sculptures in California Science Center's new exhibit "The Art of the Brick" which opened Friday, Feb. 28.
Women's Suffrage History on Display
A display case of letters written by the famous women’s rights activist, Alice Stone Blackwell, attracted a small crowd of museum visitors on Thursday March 5, during the grand opening of the “All Is Possible: Women’s Suffrage in California” Exhibition at the Santa Monica History Museum. The exhibition is open in tandem with Women’s History Month and will run until June 6.
Disabled Artists Shine at Tierra Del Sol Gallery
John Maul is the solo artist of his own sold-out gallery exhibition in Los Angeles (LA). He also happens to be in his mid-sixties and have non-verbal learning disability (NVD). “Well, it’s not that he’s completely non-verbal,” explains Page Wery.
The UnReal World
On February 29 was the official opening for the new exhibit Unreality at SMC’s Pete and Susan Barrett Art Gallery. Showcasing works by Lisa Adams and Kelly McLane. The exhibit is free and will be on display until Saturday, March 28.