Six LA Artists Named for Santa Monica Residency | Venice Beach News

Six groundbreaking LA artists are set to take over Bergamot Station for the 2026-2027 Santa Monica Artist Residency Program — a major upgrade from its former Camera Obscura digs. Sasha Mazhara, Chinaedu Nwadibia, Bella Ortiz, Seda Saar, Avila Santo, and Nicolette Spear each get 14 weeks in studio space plus $2,500 honorariums and $500 for workshops. Beyond their own art, they’re bringing free community workshops — think rhythm, drawing, and tech’s emotional impact — with Avila Santo leading a COAST festival jam, Bella Ortiz teaching at State of the City, and Seda Saar’s work already on display at Annenberg Beach House. Check santamonica.gov/events for upcoming sessions with these dynamic creators. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5845b36d8a1a1e4e