The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery will open the second part of its annual student art exhibition online on June 11, 2026. The show features 50 works by 19 student artists from SMC's noncredit Emeritus program for older adults, with a free live Zoom launch event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. that day. Part 1 of the exhibition opened May 14 and remains on view until June 19.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the creative output of older adult learners in a noncredit community college program, demonstrating the ongoing value of lifelong learning and accessible arts education. The online format broadens public access to the artworks and allows student artists to share their work and speak directly to audiences, fostering intergenerational engagement with the visual arts.