A fantastic, modern establishment, Green Brooms is a great place to learn the beauty of music. This place oozes music. It's perfect for both children and adults. The walls are littered with local artists' work, adding to the creative atmosphere. There are different rooms for different instruments, each with its own personality. This place is perfect for anybody who wants to learn what music is all about.
18th Street Arts Center has been a champion of the arts in the Santa Monica area for over 20 years. The center occupies a 25,000-square-foot lot on 18th Street that houses five buildings with space for two art galleries, the center's main office, a project room, 27 studios (live-in and workspace), and 10 commercial offices. The center acts as the umbrella provider for Highways Performance Space, EZ TV, Lightning Bolts Pix, and Continuum/Montage. The Artists in Residency program draws international, local/national, and original Arts Center artists with stipends as well as living and work space. The gallery space annually features the work of eight artists through the Artists Fellowship Program. Themes are created and submissions are reviewed. Recipients are given the opportunity to experiment and play when creating new work at the Center.
The Promenade Playhouse & Conservatory is a large acting space that features regular productions as well as a registered, private school for actors that has fostered talent such as Ken Jeong and Teresa Ruiz. The space is located down a narrow hall and offers a small, black box theatre and an actor's space that can be used for productions (rental information is on the website). The staff is comprised of industry professionals who have experience working with local and international actors alike.
