DTSM Black History Month Art Installations

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is celebrating Black History Month with public art installations created by local Black artists to honor the Black experience and contributions made by African-Americans and those of African descent on Third Street Promenade. Three art installations by A Brilliant Dummy, SHpLinton, and Mira Gandy will highlight the history, diversity, achievements, and creativity of Santa Monica’s Black community and are on view now through Monday, March 12, 2021. Visit Third Street Promenade to see "Shades of Us" by A Brilliant Dummy, "Warm Waves" by Shplinton, and "Phenomenal Women" by Mira Gandy. Black Santa Monica Trailblazers are also featured on decorative banners along the Third Street Promenade. Learn about them and their contributions to the community at downtownsm.com/black-history-month.