upcoming events
Curator Talk: Andrea Hanley
Thu, May 24, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Curator Andrea R. Hanley, Navajo, from the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will join us to speak about the exhibition Akunnittinni: A Kinngait Family…
Dog Days @SMoCA
Sat, May 26, 6:00 p.m.| Ticketed
In honor of the exhibition Wild Thing, visitors are invited to bring their canine friends for a special guided walk in the park to take a closer look at public…
Artist Talk: Lydia Okumura
Thu, Jun 7, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Join artist Lydia Okumura and Rachel Adams, senior curator of exhibitions at UB Art Galleries, for a sneak peek of the exhibition, Lydia Okumura: Situations. Learn firsthand about the works…
Summer Opening Celebration
Fri, Jun 8, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Celebrate another season of new exhibitions at SMoCA. Chat with curators, mingle with artists and explore the exhibitions. Cash bar.
Programs for Schools
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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