Arts Policy
Artists Rally as Bergamot Station Decisions Move Behind Closed Doors
As key Bergamot Station decisions happen in closed session, artists and residents are organizing. Here’s how the community is mobilizing and why decisions made behind closed doors raise concerns.
Bergamot Station Dispute: Tenants Demand Records and Timelines
The Bergamot Station fight has shifted from pleas to paperwork. Arts groups now want public records and a clear timeline, turning a cultural dispute into a transparency battle.
Bergamot Station Redevelopment: Arts Hub vs. Housing Plan
Santa Monica reclassified its Bergamot Station arts complex as surplus land and put it up for redevelopment. Here’s what’s driving the plan and how galleries are fighting back.