SANTA MONICA ART GALLERIES


Santa Monica Art Guide - A comprehensive resource for discovering fine art galleries, museums, nonprofit art organizations, artists, and art services in Santa Monica and nearby West Los Angeles. Explore a diverse range of contemporary and traditional art, including painting, sculpture, photography, prints, glass, and other visual art. Santa Monica is home to one of Southern California’s most active gallery districts and remains an important destination for contemporary art collectors and enthusiasts.


This guide features galleries throughout Santa Monica, including Bergamot Station Arts Center, one of the leading gallery destinations in Southern California. Visitors can explore contemporary galleries, museums, artist exhibitions, gallery openings, art fairs, and seasonal cultural events taking place throughout the year. Bergamot Station, located at 2525 Michigan Avenue, offers easy parking, Metro rail access, and one of the region’s strongest concentrations of contemporary art galleries.


Art-Collecting.com provides easy-to-use gallery guides designed to help visitors discover exhibitions, explore local art communities, and plan gallery visits more efficiently. Think of our guides as a virtual art walk, helping you experience the galleries, museums, and art organizations that make Santa Monica and West Los Angeles a top region for exploring contemporary art.







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THE OTHER ART FAIR

Barker Hangar
Santa Monica Airport

September 24 - 27, 2026


Presented by SaatchiArt.com

The Other Art Fair has built a reputation for being bold, unexpected, and “never normal.” Created for those who love something different, the fair brings its distinctive energy to Los Angeles with affordable, original artwork from over 100 independent artists alongside immersive installations, performances, DJs, and a fully stocked bar.


Beyond showcasing incredible talent from across the globe, The Other Art Fair makes collecting contemporary art approachable, with some artwork starting at $100. It's an experience that celebrates creativity in all its forms—accessible, vibrant, and always a little unconventional.


ART FAIR WEBSITE

https://www.theotherartfair.com/la/





UPCOMING ART EVENTS


Explore upcoming art events, gallery walks, museum programs, art fairs, and special exhibitions throughout Santa Monica and the surrounding area. This is a new section we will be updating regularly, so check back often for special events and announcements. Want to promote an event? Click here to list an upcoming art event.


September 12, 2026
Bergamot Station Fall Art Walk (Annual fall event featuring artist talks, opening and much more, 11am to 10pm, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica)

September 24 - 27, 2026
The Other Art Fair (A contemporary art fair at Barker Hanger, Santa Monica Airport)

October 18, 2026
Santa Monica Auctions - Fall Art Auction (Starts at Noon located at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica)




ART SERVICES


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Kevin Barry Art Advisory

KBAA is a leading national art advisory that believes that art is an intrinsic part of how a space looks and feels, not an afterthought. With over 25 years of experience and galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas, our art advisors source work for individuals, interior designers and architects across all sectors. Kevin Barry Art Advisory's in-house creative team utilizes years of art advisory experience working with artists around the world to create exceptional pieces of modern and contemporary site-specific, dimensional and interactive works of art. Website: https://kevinbarry.com/


Danziger Gallery (Appointment Only Fine Art Photography Dealer)
Dorothy Goldeen Art Advisory (Specializing in Modern & Contemporary Art)
Santa Monica Auctions (Fine Art Auctions)



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Art-Collecting.com offers easy-to-use gallery guides and art resources to help you explore exhibitions, discover galleries, and stay connected to the art world. Think of our guides as a virtual art walk—whether you're visiting a favorite gallery, planning an art trip, or exploring a new city.


Our goal is to build comprehensive guides that support galleries, artists, museums, and art organizations while helping people discover art communities across the country. If you're active in your local art scene and know of new or recently closed galleries, relocations, artist studio tours, important art events, or other changes taking place in your area, we'd love to hear from you.


We hope you'll explore more of the site and return often as we continue to update and improve our guides. Thanks for visiting Art-Collecting.com.