Shape of Sound: The Intersection of Music and Art
January 29, 2027– August 8, 2027
Mapping a Shifting Narrative at the Museum
Jackie Walker ‘26 is a Psychology major and Studio Art Minor. They have worked as an Academic Programs Assistant at the SCMA since 2025.
In February, the SCMA Academic Program Assistants (AcPros) celebrated the first complete iteration of the SCMA sensory map with mentor, Charlene Shang Miller, and the Education Department. In conjunction with the accessibility goals of SCMA’s current exhibition, Don’t mind if I do, the museum began offering more sensory-friendly resources. Work on the sensory map began in fall 2025, and was completed in early spring 2026.
May 8, 2026 | 4–8 pm
Smith College Museum of Art
Free and open to the public
Second Friday Schedule
4–7 p.m.: Hands-on Art Making
Location: Boeckman Sculpture Court (Museum Atrium)
Try your hand at "felt sushi" with artist Paige Quinn-Vasic. Learn a unique wet-felting technique to create colorful, swirly soft sculptures. All ages are welcome to participate!
6–6:45 p.m.: Gallery Talk
Location: Third Floor
FRAME ME! at SCMA—Student event
4–6 pm
Inspired by a path, a sea, a love (2024) by Suchitra Mattai, the Mwangi Cultural Center and SCMA invite you to an afternoon of unity, solidarity and community. We welcome you to bring friends, decorate a felt frame, create a polaroid, enjoy snacks, and engage in a collaborative celebration of culture, heritage, and diversity at Smith and beyond!
SCMA Conversations: Decoding Caravaggio: Mysteries and Attributions in Sicily
12–1 p.m.
Join Danielle Carrabino, SCMA Curator of Painting and Sculpture, for a detective-style exploration of Caravaggio’s little-known Sicilian period. Examine disputed works through technical analysis, historical records, and stylistic comparisons, then join the discussion to weigh the evidence and consider their true authorship.
Attend a daylong art celebration at Smith! This year’s festival features over 40 events across campus from hands-on workshops to performances and exhibitions. Learn more here.
At the Smith College Museum of Art join a Student Educator tour (1:15 p.m.) & view a Campus School sixth-graders' pop-up.
Behind the Scenes: Inside SCMA’s Collection—Smith Student Event
11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. tours
Smith students: Register for your spot.
Join artist Felicia Griffin for an engaging workshop, available both in-person and online, and discover the joy of creating her iconic Pom-Poms. Griffin, whose work is featured in the current exhibition Don’t mind if I do (on view through June 28), invites participants to experiment with colorful yarns and cardboard tubes, exploring different hues, textures, and materials to craft what she calls “the circle within.”
Friends Discount Days: April 23–26
Shop Hours: Tue–Sun 11 a.m–4 p.m. + 24/7 Online
This sale runs Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26, 2026
An SCMA Friends-Only Perk—Just in Time for Mother’s Day.
Join featured artist Jeff Kasper for Wrestling Embrace, a playful, thought-provoking virtual program exploring connection, trust, and mindfulness. Inspired by his work in Don’t mind if I do (on view through June 28), the session combines a visually rich lecture with short, optional prompts for reflection, journaling, and chat-based sharing.