Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Scottsdale, AZ

480-994-2787

http://www.ScottsdaleArts.org/

Founded in 1999, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art presents the most compelling modern and contemporary art, architecture and design from around the globe. 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. SMoCA also features an outdoor sculpture garden housing James Turrell's "Knight Rise," a public "skyspace" for observing the ever-changing light of the desert sky, and "Scrim Wall," a monumental curtain of translucent glass panels by James Carpenter Design Associates. The Museum presents a wide variety of educational programs and special events for adults and families, including lectures, docent-led tours, workshops and classes. The Museum Store @ SMoCA offers classic design objects and furnishings, contemporary jewelry, art and architecture books and imaginative gifts for all occasions.

The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private, nonprofit 501(C)(3)-management organization, administers the arts and cultural affairs of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, and manages the Scottsdale Center for the Arts and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum is located at 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

For hours and admission fees please see the museum's website.

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