Articles by Linda Grimes
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No Walls, No Limits
After losing its Warner Grand home, fINdings Art Center has reinvented itself as a pop-up, community-driven force in San Pedro’s arts scene
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Making the Case for the Arts
Arts for LA CEO Gustavo Herrera is fighting to make creativity a livable career
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In Praise of Uppity Women
San Pedro celebrates the bold, driven, and community-shaping leaders honored at this year’s Women’s History Month event
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Painting Childhood With Power and Grace
Los Angeles–based artist Floyd Strickland creates evocative figurative works that center Black and Brown youth, blending memory, identity, and hope
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Making Los Angeles, One Story at a Time
Glenn Gritzner brings decades of public affairs experience to LA Times Studios’ popular podcast
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Dickens’ Classic Lights the Way
The annual reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns, reminding us of generosity, second chances, and the importance of helping neighbors facing food insecurity
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Murals, Movement, and Meaning
San Pedro’s First Thursday ArtWalk celebrates 28 years with a guided trolley tour of the city’s public murals
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Misty’s Mural
EL MAC’s Misty Copeland mural brings San Pedro City Ballet’s legacy into focus
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Art, Heritage, and Identity
Local artist Harmony Vasquez reflects on family, culture, and creating visibility through their work
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Crosswalks with a Story
San Pedro’s new artist-designed crosswalks blend beauty, safety, and heritage—starting with Lua Kobayashi’s tribute to Terminal Island’s fishing legacy
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A Solo Vision with Collective Impact
Artist and gallerist Peter Scherrer brings fresh energy—and a bold mission—to San Pedro’s art scene with solo.