Linda Grimes

In recent years, San Pedro has become a hotspot for public art, mainly in the form of large murals and utility box art.  You can’t miss them. Drive down any thoroughfare in […]

I first met Windy Barnes Farrell several years ago when I was producing the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July commemoration at the Korean Bell.  She sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” […]

Adrienne Wade is a multi-disciplinary artist and naturalist who has created all her life.  From her celebrated San Pedro Waterfront Arts District murals to her Venice street art happenings, with art on […]

Since Fred and I spend most of our time together, I’m fascinated by how married artists balance the call of their creativity, the demands of everyday life, and how they got together […]

“Marley was dead, to begin with. There was no doubt whatever about that.” These words ushered in the greatest adventure of my life — meeting my soulmate, life partner, and future husband, […]

The power of public art can embody our community’s spirit and aspirations by portraying our past and envisioning our future. – Anonymous After an extensive search, the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District […]

“Find a place you trust and then try trusting it for a while.” –Corita Kent On any given day, hundreds of artists create work in San Pedro in every medium — young, old, […]

“To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” — Mark Twain This month, I’m highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual celebration (Sept. 15 to Oct.15) […]

“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” – Maya Angelou Arts administrators hold a special place in my heart. As a fellow […]

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” – Aristotle Michael Davis epitomizes the Robert Frost quote: “Any work of art must first […]