SMoCA’s Mission Statement

Vision:  

We aspire to broaden participation by cultivating an inclusive space for dialogues, ideas, and connections.  

Mission:  

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is an accredited and internationally recognized institution that encourages reflections and conversations about life through art. We produce and mediate creative expressions that lead to shared curiosity and meaning across a wide range of publics.   

Values:  

We value creativity, collaboration, experimentation, and exchange. We strive to adapt to shifting environments by leading with empathy while fostering trust and mutual transformation.  

 

 

SMoCA Advisory Council 2025-2026

Members

Maci Burke

Oscar De Las salas

David Engel

Leenie (Ilene) Engel

Fausto Fernandez

Debbe Goldstein

David Itzkowitz

Linda Kilgore

Dorothy Lincoln-Smith, Board Member Emeritus

Francesca Miller

Audra Petrolle

Vincent de Sarthe

Elizabeth Shaw, Chair

Gabby Usinger

 

 

Officers

Elizabeth Shaw, Chair