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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…
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