upcoming events
Valley of the Dolls: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Thu, Oct 5, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
It’s the 50th anniversary of The Valley of the Dolls, the movie version of Jacqueline Susann’s groundbreaking novel of sex, drugs, and show biz shenanigans. An all-star cast of hard-luck…
Panel Discussion: The Innovation of Traditions
Thu, Oct 12, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Join Miami-based collectors and philanthropists Debra and Dennis Scholl, along with experts in Australian Aboriginal art, including Henry F. Skerritt, curator of the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Collection at the University of…
Good ‘N Plenty Artist Award
Fri, Oct 20, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Join us in the SMoCA Lounge for coffee, treats and our annual Good ‘N Plenty fundraiser. Six local creatives will present their ideas for exciting new projects, and the audience…
Artist Talk: Mark Klett
Thu, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Photographer Mark Klett joins us to discuss how working in the specific desert landscape of the Southwest has influenced his practice. Mark Klett is a photographer interested in the intersection…
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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