events
Lit Happy Hour: Culture as Weapon: The Art of Influence in Everyday Life By Nato Thompson
Thu, Aug 3, 5:45 – 7 p.m.| Ticketed
Thompson is the artistic director of Creative Time, the nonprofit organization which commissions adventurous and large-scale works of art. His new book argues that culture is a powerful and direct…
The Studio @SMoCA: Cyanotypes with Annie Lopez
Sat, Aug 5, Noon – 3 p.m.| Ticketed
Create your own cyanotype prints with artist Annie Lopez! Annie will explain the process of printing with this method and guide you through from start to finish. You can bring…
Yard Games for Art
Fri, Aug 11, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Beat the heat at the coolest yard in town – SMoCA Lounge! Come check out our take on classic summertime yard games, like ring toss and giant Jenga, and win…
Film & Conversation: Manifesto
Thu, Aug 24, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt’s new film features award-winning actor Cate Blanchett playing 13 different roles embodying some of the most influential and emotional artist manifestos from the 20th century.
Artist Talk: The Art Guys
Thu, Sep 7, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Jokers of the art world, The Art Guys (Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing), return to SMoCA to discuss their use of humor and everyday objects to demystify art.
The Studio @SMoCA: Coding with Galvanize
Sat, Sep 9, Noon – 3 p.m.| Ticketed
Want to learn HTML or CSS computer code? Join us and local coding school Galvanize in this beginner’s-level workshop about computer-based coding. Light bites and refreshments provided. Bring your own…
Art Handlers Triathlon
Thu, Sep 14, 6:00 p.m.| Free
Join us for this second annual event where art world professionals discuss what happens behind the scenes in local galleries and museums. Afterwards, museum workers step into the spotlight to…
Learn to be a SMoCA Docent
Thu, Sep 21, 9:30 a.m.| Free
Love contemporary art and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? Join us for coffee while learning how to become a SMoCA Docent.
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…