upcoming events
Sunrise in the Skyspace
Fri, Dec 21, 5:30 a.m.| Sold Out
Celebrate the winter solstice in James Turrell’s Knight Rise Skyspace and toast the shortest day of the year with Irish coffee and pastries. It’s worth getting up early for!
Encore Presentation!Mystery in the Museum:
The Counterspy Code
Sat, Jan 19, 6:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Due to popular demand, there will be an encore presentation of Mystery in the Museum: The Counterspy Code! New recruits, The Agency is calling upon you for a top secret…
The Studio @SMoCA:
Textiles with Lara Plecas
Sat, Jan 26, 12:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Artist Lara Plecas will guide participants through the process of dyeing fibers using natural materials commonly found in the Southwest. Come away with new techniques and a one-of-a-kind creation, made…
The Studio @SMoCA:
Thoughts and Bears with Tara Logsdon
Sat, Feb 9, 12:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Artist Tara Logsdon will help participants create a custom strand of sacred bear flags to hang at home using hand-drawn and embroidery methods. You’ll learn new techniques to create an…
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 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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James Marshall (a.k.a. Dalek), Radiate, 2014-2018. Latex paint on wall. SMoCA Lounge. Commissioned by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo: © Sean Deckert / Calnicean Projects
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