upcoming events
Encore Presentation!Mystery in the Museum:
The Counterspy Code
Sat, Jan 19, 6:00 p.m.| Sold Out
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.| Sold Out
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…
Tania Katan: Creative Trespassing
Fri, Feb 22, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Join us in celebrating this special book launch for Tania Katan’s Creative Trespassing: How to Put the Spark and Joy Back Into Your Work and Life. Creative disruptor, inspirational speaker…
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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