New Season of Events at SMoCA
(Night Rise by James Turrell, Photo by Sean Deckert)
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) presents a full lineup of events and programs in conjunction with its fall season, including exclusive screenings of two new series from the brand-new VICELAND television channel developed by Peabody Award-winning VICE media. Events fill quickly and early arrival is encouraged to claim one of the limited seats for free events.
Out@SMoCA
Thursday, October 27, 6 p.m. – Free with RSVP
SMoCA welcomes the LGBTQ community and friends for a fun-filled evening of cocktails, conversation and provocative art. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions and enjoy a live DJ, light snacks and raffle prizes. Space is limited. Presented in partnership with the City of Scottsdale Office of Diversity, Scottsdale Human Relations Committee and media partner Echo Magazine. RSVP at OutAtSMoCA.rsvpify.com by Oct. 21
VICELAND @SMoCA: DRC
Thursday, November 10, 7 p.m. – $7; $5 for Members
SMoCA presents the provocative shows Woman (2016 Emmy Nominee) and States of Undress from the brand-new VICELAND television channel developed by Peabody Award-winning VICE media. VICELAND @SMoCA kicks off with episodes that examine two diverse communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where citizens unite against real and threatened violence. Special guests Patience Kasanda and DIEU Merci from the Congolese Community of Arizona, and Dr. Reed Wood, associate professor at the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University, will join after the screening to lead a discussion.
Lit Happy Hour: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Thursday, November 17, 5:45 – 7 p.m. – $7; Free for Members
Roxane Gay, the TED Talk “bad girl,” uses humor and pop culture references to look at feminism today and how we can do better. Discussion led by Julie Ganas, SMoCA curatorial coordinator
Guerrilla Girls Take on Arizona
Friday, November 18, 7 p.m. – Free with RSVP
Legendary feminist activists, the Guerrilla Girls send founding member Kathe Kollwitz to talk politics, art and engagement. Presented by SMoCA at Arizona State University in conjunction with the Herberger Institute School of Art at ASU and ASU Art Museum. Located at Arizona State University Murdock Hall Room 101. RSVP at GuerrillaGirls.rsvpify.com
Guerrilla Girls Art and Activism Workshop
Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m. – $35; $30 for Members
Aestheticize your activism! Learn more about the Guerrilla Girls’ style of activism and how to produce your own project from founding Guerrilla Girls member Kathe Kollwitz.
Documentary Video Art Festival
Thursday, December 1, 7 p.m. – Free
A showcase of experimental shorts highlighting social, cultural and personal topics. These artworks were produced by students in the Documentary Video Art class as part of the Intermedia program of the School of Art, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.
VICELAND @SMoCA: Pakistan
Thursday, December 8, 7 p.m. – $7; $5 for Members
The second installment of episodes from the brand-new VICELAND television channel developed by Peabody Award-winning VICE media moves to Pakistan to investigate how women in different communities approach a changing conservative culture. Special guests Daniel Rothenberg, professor of practice at the School of Politics and Global Studies and co-director at the Center on the Future of War at Arizona State University, and Madelaine Adelman, associate professor of Justice and Social Inquiry in the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University, will join after the screening to discuss themes explored in the episodes.
Sunrise in the Skyspace
Friday, December 16, 6:30 a.m. – $10; Free for Members
Join the early birds and experience sunrise in James Turrell’s Knight Rise Skyspace. Irish coffee and pastries will be provided. The early alarm is worth it, we promise!
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