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10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, closed Mondays

Hours: Sun 12pm-5pm, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm

Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Founded in 1999, SMoCA is devoted to contemporary art, architecture, and design. The museum has five galleries for showcasing changing exhibitions ...

"economy of means: toward humility in contemporary sculpture"

Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Sat., January 21 until Sun., April 29

"I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith"

Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Sat., February 11 until Sun., May 20

SMoCA Exhibition Tours

Every week Thursday, Sunday, 1:30pm

Get a first-hand tour of the museum's exhibitions, led by SMoCA docents. Also available by appointment. Free on Thursdays, Sundays with paid admiss...

"Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996–2008"

Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Sat., May 19 until Sun., September 9

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2011 | Best Place to be at Sunset

You have to know to look for it. Enter the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art — and you can walk straight ahead to the current exhibits, or turn right into the gift shop. Both wise options. Or, if it's close to sunset (hint: the museum is open... More >
2010 | Best Do-Good Art Program

We don't want to get over-the-top corny, but when folks do good in the world, they should be recognized for it. With this award, we're not talking about someone who did something ultra-hip or nice-looking; we're talking about helping other human... More >
2009 | Best Free Art in Scottsdale

Get your culture free in downtown Scottsdale. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art offers free entry every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Donations are accepted.) Situated in the Scottsdale Civic Center next to some of the city's hottest... More >
2008 | Best Place to "Be"

We all know how excruciating modern urban life can be. We work like dogs, drive like animals, and shove fast food down our throats between dentist appointments and birthday parties. And in a city of cars, there's hardly an escape from the... More >
2002 | Best Art Museum

In the past couple of years, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has hosted some impressive shows of cutting-edge stuff, like the mind- and space-bending work of James Turrell and the contemplative conceptual work of German artist Wolfgang... More >

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

Interactive Technology, Sculptural Minimalism, and the Latest Work from Kiki Smith Open Tomorrow at SMoCA

By Claire Lawton | Thu, February 9, 2012

If you've been to any of the season openings at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, you likely have this Friday's bash penned into your calendar. The museum's spring opening is a celebration of n More >
Contested Development

By Becky Bartkowski | Thu, January 26, 2012

When residents of major metropolitan areas with rich, renowned culture rib inhabitants of burgeoning cities, it’s kind of like elder siblings prodding younger ones because they fail, year after year, to catch up in age. At least, that's the case w... More >
SMoCA Hosts Free Journaling Workshop with Barbara DeMartino

By Claire Lawton | Wed, January 4, 2012

Put all those photos, paper scraps, buttons, ticket stubs, and memorabilia you've been hoarding, er, collecting to use this Thursday during a free, hands-on journaling workshop with local artist Barba More >
First Personal

By Claire Lawton | Thu, December 22, 2011

Oh, to be absorbed in an artist's narrative. From political paranoia and impossible missions to tales of trash cans and shoe-decorated telephone wires, SMoCA's "Artists Tell Stories (Mostly About Themselves)" is an exhibition that welcomes the aud... More >
Fine Pairing

By Claire Lawton | Thu, December 08, 2011

Phoenix's creative couples have opened galleries, revamped neighborhoods, and supported the local art community. And on Thursday, December 8, three local power couples will be on stage at SMoCA Lounge in Scottsdale, to tell you how they do it. ... More >

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saram86

| Tue, October 12, 2010

Love SMOCA nights... awesome art and unique fashion

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xramon972

| Wed, August 11, 2010

Late Night Catechism is a Must watch! Hilarious!!!

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