Open Spaces: Fiber Arts Addressing the Landscape Closing Reception
Sep 24, 2026 / 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a free closing reception celebrating our recent exhibition Open Spaces: Fiber Arts Addressing the Landscape.
Library Creatives: Drawing on Wood, a Color Pencil Workshop with Mark McDowell on Wood: A Color Pencil Workshop with Mark McDowell
May 16, 2026 / 10:30 a.m.
Experiment with the same tools and surfaces used by the artist
Join artist Mark McDowell for an immersive workshop exploring his distinctive practice of drawing with colored pencils on birch plywood and wood slices.
The program begins with a gallery walkthrough where McDowell will discuss his work, materials, and long-standing studio processes. Participants will then enjoy 1.5 hours of guided creative time, experimenting with the same tools and surfaces he uses in his own art. Discover how wood grain, texture, and color shape expressive mark-making!
All materials will be provided. This workshop welcomes both beginners and experienced artists.
Related exhibition: Desert Diamonds: Scottsdale’s 75th Anniversary
10:30–11 a.m. – Artist walkthrough in the gallery
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Hands-on workshop
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ArtSpark#1 Opening Reception
Sep 25, 2026 / 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening celebrating the work created by the artists in the first cohort of Scottsdale Arts’ new ArtSpark program. These artists were provided funding to engage the local community and p...
Delicately Drawn: Lexie Bowers and Matthew Hunt Opening Reception
Oct 8, 2026 / 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a free opening reception celebrating our recent exhibition Delicately Drawn: Lexie Bowers and Matthew Hunt.
Glow Up @SMoCA: Sound Bath Oct. 22
Oct 22, 2026 / 7:00 p.m.
Refresh your aura as a sound bath led by Melinda Milton eases you into deep relaxation. Take a moment for yourself; you deserve it!
