By Jim Smith Earl Newman was back in town last month for events in his honor at Danny’s Deli and Sponto Gallery. Newman has been living in Oregon for the past 35 […]
September 2008 – The Situation for the Arts on Ocean Front Walk
By Samuel Brantley The writer has experienced the change in the area’s creativity from what was once free and vibrant to what is now oftentimes quite stifling under the influence of the […]
August 2008 – Marx in Venice
By Mark Lipman Contrary to public opinion, Karl Marx is alive and well … and was living, at least temporarily last month, in Venice. His reincarnation comes to us thanks to the […]
July 2008 – Happy Birthday, Venice!
For forty years after the founding of Venice, the area from Windward to the water was the Kinney Pier, the biggest attraction in Southern California between 1905 – 1946. When it was […]
June 2008 – Art Walls May Close July 1 Due to Lack of Funding
By Stash Maleski The Venice Art Walls are scheduled to be closed to painting starting July 1, when the last of the city of Los Angeles funding for the current program runs […]
May 2008 – New Mural In Venice
The paint is still drying on the new Dog Town Mural at Jungle Video, 423 Lincoln Blvd. Last month, the Beachhead ran a story about the disappearing murals in Venice. It’s good […]
April 2008 – Are Murals An Endangered Species?
By Judy Baca Within the borders of the city of Los Angeles all murals must receive a permit from the Cultural Affairs Commission before they can be painted on public or private […]
February 2008 – Paula Ross, Venice Artist
On December 19, long-time Venice resident and artist, Paula Ross, passed away. Paula’s life was art. There wasn’t one thing she touched that didn’t become more beautiful because of her talent. She […]
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