events
Amendment to the Amendment Workshop with Pedro Reyes
Thu, Oct 25, 6:00 p.m.| Free
In a time when voices matter, join artist Pedro Reyes in the radical act of rewriting the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. RSVP *RSVP does not guarantee a…
Artist Talk: Carla Fernández and Pedro Reyes
Thu, Oct 25, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Listen to the artists behind the exhibition Double Agents, which opens Oct. 27, as they discuss their ideas of agency in a time of urgency. RSVP *RSVP does not…
Fall Opening Party
Fri, Oct 26, 7–9 p.m. | Free
Join us to celebrate another season of new exhibitions at SMoCA. Chat with curators, mingle with artists, explore new exhibitions and enjoy a special performance by artist M. Jenea Sanchez….
Mystery in the Museum:
The Counterspy Code
Sat, Nov 10, 6:00 p.m.| Ticketed
New recruits, The Agency is calling upon you for a top secret mission. Follow clues, crack codes and puzzle your way to becoming the top agents in the field. Come…
The Jealous Curator Podcast and Book Signing
Sat, Nov 17, 3:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Meet the creative mind behind The Jealous Curator, Danielle Krysa, as she records an intimate podcast featuring local artists. Join us afterward for a book signing of her latest published…
Documentary Video Art Festival
Thu, Nov 29, 7:00 p.m.| Free
A showcase of experimental short videos highlighting social, cultural and personal topics. These artworks were produced by students in Documentary Video Art as part of the Intermedia program of the…
Flavor Lab: Cider Corps
Fri, Dec 7, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Get in the holiday spirit with a new spin on an old classic. Come meet the people behind Arizona’s first cidery, Cider Corps, and sample a flight of their latest…
Trivia Night @SMoCA:
Holiday Edition
Fri, Dec 14, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Comedian Anwar Newton hosts an evening rich with holiday-themed movie, TV and music references to test your pop culture IQ. Drop some knowledge on us to win prizes and become…
Sunrise in the Skyspace
Fri, Dec 21, 5:30 a.m.| Ticketed
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!
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…
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…