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SMoCA
Приєднався 16 січ 2014
Founded in 1999, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is the only Arizona museum solely devoted to contemporary art, architecture and design. It is an artist and audience-centered institution that brings communities together under the shared philosophy that art has the power to engage our imaginations, challenge our perceptions, and inspire change. Opened in 1999, the Museum has established itself as a leader in the arts presenting innovative exhibitions and educational programs.
Open Skies, Desert Voices Poetry Reading
“Poems come out of wonder,” said the noted poet Lucille Clifton, “not out of knowing.” Arizona poets Lois Roma-Deeley and Rosemarie Dombrowski read original work to to celebrate Women’s History month and the wonder of words.
About the Poets:
Lois Roma-Deeley’s poetry collection is Like Water in the Palm of My Hand, (forthcoming 2022). Her previous books include The Short List of Certainties; High Notes; northSight; Rules of Hunger. Her poems are published nationally and internationally. Roma-Deeley is Associate Poetry Editor of Presence. She was named U.S. Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation in 2012. Roma-Deeley is Scottsdale, Arizona’s Poet Laureate.
Rosemarie Dombrowski is the inaugural Poet Laureate of Phoenix, AZ and the founding editor of rinky dink press. She’s the recipient of an Arts Hero Award, a Great 48 award, and a Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. In 2020, she founded Revisionary Arts, a nonprofit that facilitates therapeutic poetry workshops for vulnerable populations. She teaches courses at ASU Downtown and is a lecturer for Arizona Humanities.
About the Poets:
Lois Roma-Deeley’s poetry collection is Like Water in the Palm of My Hand, (forthcoming 2022). Her previous books include The Short List of Certainties; High Notes; northSight; Rules of Hunger. Her poems are published nationally and internationally. Roma-Deeley is Associate Poetry Editor of Presence. She was named U.S. Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation in 2012. Roma-Deeley is Scottsdale, Arizona’s Poet Laureate.
Rosemarie Dombrowski is the inaugural Poet Laureate of Phoenix, AZ and the founding editor of rinky dink press. She’s the recipient of an Arts Hero Award, a Great 48 award, and a Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. In 2020, she founded Revisionary Arts, a nonprofit that facilitates therapeutic poetry workshops for vulnerable populations. She teaches courses at ASU Downtown and is a lecturer for Arizona Humanities.
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SMoCA in the Studio: Christine Cassano
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Artist Christine Cassano toured ONE Members through her studio at Mesa Artspace Lofts, in Mesa and sat down with SMoCA director and chief curator Jennifer McCabe to discuss her artistic practices. SMoCA in the Studio gives Scottsdale Arts ONE Members an insider look into the creative spaces of local artists. Mix and mingle with other contemporary art lovers and gain fascinating insights from cu...
And It's Built on the Sacred: A Virtual Discussion
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Artist Jacob A. Meders (Mechoopda/Maidu) leads a discussion with David Martinez (Akimel O’odham/Hia Ced O’odham/Mexican) and Alexander Soto (Tohono O’odham) surrounding his exhibition at SMoCA "And It’s Built on the Sacred." In his work, Meders addresses how Indigenous peoples view sacred land and how the commodification of Euro-American religion has historically leaned to the mistreatment of I...
Alight + SMoCA: The Importance of Art and Community in Humanitarianism
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Alight and SMoCA come together in this special program to discuss the ways in which art and community impact humanitarian efforts. This virtual premiere will feature a screening of the short film, Pedacito de la Tierra (A Little Piece of Home) with a conversation to follow with architect, artist, and designer Ronal Rael, Annie Nolte Henning from Alight, Rosalinda Sagaste Chavez from DouglaPriet...
Artist Panel: Forever Becoming
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Curator Lauren R. O'Connell sat down with the artists from Forever Becoming: Young Phoenix Artists to discuss the artworks in the exhibition and get insight into their processes.
6th Annual Art Handlers Triathlon
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The Art Handlers Triathlon is an annual event held at SMoCA where art handlers from around the Valley come together to compete in art handling related events. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to hold the event last year, so this year we decided to break the rules and create a new triathlon event. SMoCA's Exhibition Manager, Laura Spalding Best, met with ten art handlers from around Arizona v...
Artist Talk: Mimi O Chun
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Curator Lauren R. O'Connell talks to artist Mimi O Chun about the new soft sculptures in her first solo exhibition, "Mimi O Chun: It's all cake."
Mimi O Chun: It's all cake
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A behind-the-scenes short film featuring artist Mimi O Chun in the studio creating new works for her exhibition Mimi O Chun: It's all cake at SMoCA. Film by Christian Bruno and Natalija Vekic.
Come Hell or High Water Post-film Discussion
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Following the screening of "Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek" on August 19, 2021, Beth Collier (Wild in the City) led a discussion with Derrick Evans (Come Hell or High Water, Turkey Creek activist) and Frederick Tutman (Patuxant Riverkeeper) about remediation, both in the context of environmentalism and Black connections to nature, as well as the impact of environmental rac...
Best Practices: Pro Tips with Laura Spalding Best | Episode 41
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Best Practices: Pro Tips with Laura Spalding Best | Episode 41
Poetry Reading in conjunction with Diedrick Brackens: ark of bulrushes
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Poetry Reading in conjunction with Diedrick Brackens: ark of bulrushes
Best Practices: Pro Tips with Laura Spalding Best | Episode 39
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