upcoming events
Lit Happy Hour: Culture as Weapon: The Art of Influence in Everyday Life By Nato Thompson
Thu, Aug 3, 5:45 – 7 p.m.| Ticketed
Thompson is the artistic director of Creative Time, the nonprofit organization which commissions adventurous and large-scale works of art. His new book argues that culture is a powerful and direct…
The Studio @SMoCA: Cyanotypes with Annie Lopez
Sat, Aug 5, Noon – 3 p.m.| Ticketed
Create your own cyanotype prints with artist Annie Lopez! Annie will explain the process of printing with this method and guide you through from start to finish. You can bring…
Yard Games for Art
Fri, Aug 11, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Beat the heat at the coolest yard in town – SMoCA Lounge! Come check out our take on classic summertime yard games, like ring toss and giant Jenga, and win…
Film & Conversation: Manifesto
Thu, Aug 24, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt’s new film features award-winning actor Cate Blanchett playing 13 different roles embodying some of the most influential and emotional artist manifestos from the 20th century.
Programs for Kids
SMoCA is delighted to share with school children and teachers a stellar season of exciting learning experiences, from arts activities to guided tours and slide presentations brought free of charge to your classroom.
We invite you to participate.
The SMoCA Lounge
A gallery transformed, SMoCA Lounge is the intersection of art, design, lively dialogue, education and community. Open until 9 p.m. on Fri & Sat with free museum admission after 5 p.m.
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James Marshall (a.k.a. Dalek), Radiate, 2014. Latex paint on wall. SMoCA Lounge. Commissioned by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo: © Sean Deckert / Calnicean Projects
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