Tune in for an exploration of the varied and vibrant arts communities whose bold expressions have driven the city’s creative spirit and helped develop its social conscience!
Live Zoom Event
Sunday, September 22
5 - 6 p.m.
Mosaic: A City Expressed looks at how artists from throughout the world have been attracted to Santa Monica for its unique natural light and beach culture -- but also by affordable workspaces fashioned from abandoned buildings.
Learn how this led to historic arts communities like Drescherville, 18th Street Art Center, Bergamot Station and Main Street taking shape around the city, creating world-class art while giving new purpose to forgotten places.
Following an overview of all of the city’s notable arts districts, local historian Mark Gorman will tell the story of Main Street and its internationally famous past, and then executive director of 18th Street Arts Center Jan Williamson will recount how the globally respected complex took its fascinating history forward to the highly productive and socially active creative organization it is today.
Mosaic: A City Expressed is a joint presentation of the Santa Monica Conservancy and the Santa Monica History Museum. The program is free for Museum and Conservancy members, teachers, and students. General registration is $10.
We thank our 2024 Mosaic sponsor, BXP for their support!
