Past Events

Enjoy great art and the opportunity to explore our galleries and individual artist's studios during this day time holiday event complete with live music, art activities, seasonal treats and best of all fine art made right here in Santa Monica at the Airport Arts Center Studios 3026! 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!

If you missed the drop-in shell workshop, check out the tutorial here to make your own at home.

An inspiring conversation with Villa Aurora Fellow Rebecca Racine Ramershoven, Dominique Clayton of Dominique Gallery, and Evan Nicole Brown of CARLA on how Black histories shape identity, community, and creative practices across borders.

Free and open to the public.

Saturday December 6th

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!

Stay tuned for our next collaboration with DCDG & Co! 

Debra Scacco hosts a conversation within her exhibit to confront the language of erasure and celebrate resilience of expression, inviting participants to join her for a meet-the-author, book signing and conversation with Arianne Edmonds and Kim Schoenstadt, exploring the importance of resisting historical erasure and creating a blueprint for action through Edmonds’ new book, We Now Belong to Ourselves: J.L. Edmonds, The Black Press, and Black Citizenship in America. The first ten attendees will receive a free copy of the book!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED!

If you missed it, stay tuned for another opportunity to meet the author here at Studios 3026 in 2026!

Learn important skills to help fund your artistic projects at our Grant Writing for the Arts workshop!

Grant Writing for the Arts

Come join us for a hands-on workshop on grant writing specifically tailored for artists! Learn the ins and outs of crafting successful grant proposals. Our experienced instructor will share valuable insights on the process as it relates to artists. This in-person event will be held at Studios 3026. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your grant writing skills alongside fellow artists.

This workshop is free and open to the public, made possible by the city of Santa Monica Recreation and Arts Department Cultural Affairs Division. 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!

Stay tuned for our next grant writing workshop in the new year. 

Start your Sunday morning with calm and beauty. See local Santa Monica art in a new light while embracing the present moment @ Studios 3026

Take a break from busy and artfully embrace now at Studios 3026 on Sunday, Nov 2nd. Deepen your art appreciation skills during this one-of-a-kind exploration of our old airport hangar turned into working artist studios and gallery space - all while practicing the art of being present.This 90-minute workshop is led by certified mindfulness teacher Mark Landsman. Free and open to the public.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS WORKSHOP!

Art of collage making workshop taught by Studios 3026 artist Sheila Karbassian. Learn creative skills and express your artistic nature.

Join us Sunday, Oct 26th at the Santa Monica Airport Arts Center Studios 3026 where you will learn techniques of collage making and put them to practice by making your very own collage. This two hour workshop is taught by Studios 3026 artist Sheila Karbassian and is open to beginners and experts alike. Explore this expressive artistic medium and discover the joy of creating your own piece of art. Collage making supplies will be provided but feel free to bring a picture of your own if you'd like to incorporate that into your collage. 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THIS CREATIVE WORKSHOP!