SMC Emeritus has its own art gallery on the first floor at 1227 Second Street, Santa
Monica. The Gallery is temporarily closed, but plans to host free exhibitions and
live opening receptions online. See SMC Events for a calendar of events.
Click the links below to take a look at the beautiful artwork created by our students,
faculty, and community members!
The Ongoing Moment 2020
Opens 5 p.m. November 19 Emeritus Gallery's popular literature & art journal "The Ongoing Moment" returns with
a new printed volume and online celebration. Guided by Emeritus faculty members Catherine
Tirr and Monona Wali, student artists and writers have collaborated to launch an exciting
new journal volume and accompanying exhibition. Please join us online for the opportunity
to view the exhibition through our online viewing platform or to purchase a copy of
the printed journal. A live Zoom Virtual Launch Event featuring readings by Emeritus
writers — and hosted by Tirr and Wali with Interim Dean of Noncredit and External
ProgramsDr. Scott Silverman and Emeritus Gallery Curator Jesse Benson — will be held Thursday, November 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Opens 5 p.m. January 21 Emeritus Gallery looks back and celebrates the artists who have contributed to our
program over the recent years with a special event and archive launch. The archive
will document the incredible Emeritus Gallery exhibitions that occurred live in the
gallery from 2012 through 2020. A live Zoom Virtual Launch Event with several previously
exhibited Emeritus Gallery artists — hosted by Emeritus Associate Dean Dr. Scott Silverman
and Emeritus Gallery Curator Jesse Benson — will be held Thursday, January 21, from
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Installation shot 2015 solo exhibition Tom Krumpak Built and Placed
