Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Founded in 1999, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art [SMoCA] is the only museum in Arizona devoted to the art, architecture and design of our time. Global in its focus, the Museum is a unique and vital cultural resource for the Southwest, serving local audiences as well as visitors from throughout the United States and abroad. Designed by award-winning architect Will Bruder, SMoCA's minimalist building (an ingenious renovation of a former movie theater) has five galleries for showcasing changing exhibitions and works from the Museum's growing permanent collection. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art [SMoCA] is an exceptional location for private receptions, lectures and other gatherings. The Museum's outdoor sculpture garden features two major works of art: James Turrell's Knight Rise, one of the internationally acclaimed artist's few public "skyspaces," and Scrim Wall, a monumental curtain of prismatic glass by James Carpenter Design Associates. With its elegant lobby, SMoCA is able to accommodate a reception for up to 100 people or a seated dinner for 60. An evening at SMoCA is always a unique and memorable experience.

Founded in 1999, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art [SMoCA] is the only museum in Arizona devoted to the art, architecture and design of our time. Global in its focus, the Museum is a unique and vital cultural resource for the Southwest, serving local audiences as well as visitors from throughout the United States and abroad. Designed by award-winning architect Will Bruder, SMoCA's mini...
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