upcoming events
Yard Games for Art
Fri, Aug 24, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
The outdoors come inside the cool museum, out of the summer heat. There’s nothing like some healthy competition among friends in these classic yard games with a SMoCA twist. The…
Artist Talk: Refik Anadol
Thu, Aug 30, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Los Angeles-based artist Refik Anadol discusses how media and design inform his art practice and talks about the technology behind his works, such as Infinity Room. Born in Istanbul, Turkey,…
How-to @SMoCA: Salon Wall Hanging
Sat, Sep 8, 12:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Have you ever wished the art in your home could look like a museum? Join SMoCA Exhibitions Manager Laura Best and Acting Director Jennifer McCabe as they give a crash…
Prospective Docent Coffee
Thu, Sep 20, 9:00 a.m.| Free
Join us for an informative coffee meet-up to learn about SMoCA’s Docent Program. This lively meeting will include a free docent-guided tour of the museum’s current exhibitions. located in the…
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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SMoCA’s exhibitions and programs are largely made possible through YOUR support! Volunteer at an event, enjoy being a member of SMoCA through our One Membership program or share your skills & talents at our office as an Intern or as an art expert museum Docent.
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