Cultural Programs & Tours 

Beach House Temporary Closures
City of Santa Monica "Safer at Home" orders have been extended to 6/30. Please remember to wear a face covering and only leave the house for essential trips and outdoor activities. More info at santamonica.gov/coronavirus.
As a result, the Beach House and the parking lot will be closed to the public until further notice, and all programs are currently suspended. 

Until we reopen, enjoy a virtual visit to Marion’s Beach House - Past to Present.

Los Angeles County has reopened Santa Monica beaches for ocean activities and exercise with the following restrictions:

• Only individual or family exercises and activities will be allowed, such as walking, running, swimming or surfing.
• Gathering, sitting and sunbathing are NOT allowed.
• At least 6 feet (or more) of physical distancing is required between individuals outside of the same household.
• Face coverings are mandatory when out of the water and around others.
• No biking:  bike paths and boardwalks remain closed.
• No group sports (such as volleyball) or events.
• The Santa Monica Pier and beach parking will remain closed.
• If you or people you live with are sick, stay home!

The City will continue to share updates and information from LA County as new info is received.

For local information, visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus. Sign up for daily updates at santamonica.gov/newsletter and emergency alerts by texting SMCOVID to 888-777. You can also follow Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you have additional questions, contact our COVID-19 hotline at info@santamonica.gov or 310-458-8400. 

Official Public Health Information:
LA County Department of Public Health > 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention >

MARION DAVIES GUEST HOUSE & DOCENT TOURS

For all cultural event RSVP's click here.

GALLERY

Hours: 9am-4pm*
*Please note: During fall, winter and spring, hours are subject to change with short notice.  Please check the website calendar or call 310-458-4904 to confirm hours and closures.

 

About the Gallery:  
As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to provide cultural programming, a rotating exhibition program has been created to showcase the work of local artists, artist groups, photographers and curators—both emerging and established. Exhibitions are programmed a year in advance through an open call for group exhibitions issued each year in early summer. For information about this and other artist opportunities, check here and join the "Artist Opportunities" email list.  For more information about the gallery, please contact Santa Monica Cultural Affairs at (310) 458-8350.  

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

About Artist Residency Program:  

In celebration of Marion Davies’ support of artists, and to further the work of artists in all disciplines, the City of Santa Monica created the Annenberg Community Beach House Artist Residency program. Several times a year a local artist works out of an office at the Marion Davies Guest House, sharing their progress with the public both in person and online.  Check out the Artist in Residence blog at http://beachhouseair.blogspot.com.      

For questions about the Residency, please contact Nathan Birnbaum, Cultural Affairs Administrator at nathan.birnbaum@smgov.net or call (310) 458-8350. Current calls can be viewed here. Join the "Artist Opportunities" email list for future notices. 

 

 

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