SMC Emeritus has its own art gallery on the first floor at 1227 Second Street, Santa Monica in addition to an online gallery program. 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 2025: Literature and Art from SMC Emeritus
The exhibition and reception will be presented in-gallery, NO ONLINE COMPONENT.
November 20 - January 9
Opening reception and live readings Thursday November 20, 5pm-6:30pm
Please join us for The Ongoing Moment 2025. Our treasured annual Emeritus literature & art journal returns with an on-campus celebration and live readings. Author readings will start promptly at 5pm in Room 107, followed by the unveiling of the displayed artworks and a reception with light refreshments in the gallery. The event will be hosted by project organizers Catherine Tirr, Monona Wali and Kathleen MacKay, with Emeritus Gallery Curator Jesse Benson.
Purchase the printed journal:
The Ongoing Moment 2025 Journal
Upcoming Events
Archive of Past Gallery Events
Emeritus Gallery:
1227 Second Street, Santa Monica
Gallery Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (during run of exhibitions)
contact: benson_jesse@smc.edu