events
Documentary Video Art Festival
Thu, Apr 26, 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…
Unwind @SMoCA
Sat, May 5, 9:30 a.m.| Ticketed
Had a stressful week? Head over to SMoCA to unwind with an exclusive morning wind-down session with guided meditation in the James Turrell Knight Rise Skyspace, curator-led coloring activities with…
Artist Talk: Claudio Dicochea
Thu, May 10, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Hear artist Claudio Dicochea talk about his exhibition Acid Baroque and its exploration of fandom, race, science, national identity, pop imagery and visual culture.
Curator Talk: Andrea Hanley
Thu, May 24, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Curator Andrea R. Hanley, Navajo, from the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will join us to speak about the exhibition Akunnittinni: A Kinngait Family…
Dog Days @SMoCA
Sat, May 26, 6:00 p.m.| Ticketed
In honor of the exhibition Wild Thing, visitors are invited to bring their canine friends for a special guided walk in the park to take a closer look at public…
Artist Talk: Lydia Okumura
Thu, Jun 7, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Join artist Lydia Okumura and Rachel Adams, senior curator of exhibitions at UB Art Galleries, for a sneak peek of the exhibition, Lydia Okumura: Situations. Learn firsthand about the works…
Summer Opening Celebration
Fri, Jun 8, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Celebrate another season of new exhibitions at SMoCA. Chat with curators, mingle with artists and explore the exhibitions. Cash bar.
Sunset in the Skyspace
Thu, Jun 21, 6:30 p.m.| Ticketed
Experience the summer solstice in James Turrell’s Knight Rise Skyspace. Signature cocktails will be provided. Space is limited. SMoCA Programs have been generously underwritten by Adam and Iris Singer.
Mystery in the Museum: The Mischievous Beast
Sat, Jul 14, 6:00 p.m.| Ticketed
One of the critters from an artwork has somehow come to life and is creating mischief throughout the museum. Follow clues and crack clever codes to figure out what this…
Flavor Lab
Thu, Jul 26, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Titillate your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth with this hands-on, expert-led demonstration and tasting featuring locally crafted Desert Durum Wheat Whiskey from Arizona Distilling Co. and confections from…
The Studio @SMoCA: Wooly Creatures with Christy Puetz
Sat, Aug 4, Noon – 3 p.m.| Ticketed
Experience the magical art of felting wool to create a fuzzy creature to take home. Participants learn wet felting techniques and creature designs as they cut, sew and stuff a…
Yard Games for Art
Fri, Aug 24, 7:00 p.m.| Ticketed
The outdoors come inside the cool museum, out of the summer heat. There’s nothing like some healthy competition among friends in these classic yard games with a SMoCA twist. The…
How-to @SMoCA: Salon Wall Hanging
Sat, Sep 8, 12:00 p.m.| Ticketed
Have you ever wished the art in your home could look like a museum? Join SMoCA Exhibitions Manager Laura Best and Acting Director Jennifer McCabe as they give a crash…
Art Handlers Triathlon
Thu, Oct 4, 7:00 p.m.| Free
Join us for this third annual event where art world professionals and museum workers step into the spotlight to compete for the coveted Golden Level trophy. Pick your favorite Valley…