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Registration Full—Writing Through Art: Poetry Workshop at the Smith College Museum of Art

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

For new and experienced poets, ages 18 and up.
Free – registration required. 

 
REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE JULY and the AUGUST PROGRAMS.

This program will also run on August 22, 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Please select one date when registering.

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August Second Friday—Teacher Appreciation Night

4–8 p.m.

Join us at SCMA for an evening of artmaking and festivities as we celebrate PreK–12 teachers during Second Friday at SCMA! Educators are encouraged to bring along family and friends for this all-ages program.  The first 50 teachers to check in will receive a swag bag that includes  a drink ticket for wine, beer, or a mocktail in the “teachers’ lounge.”  All welcome. 

4–7 p.m. 
Hands-on artmaking activity developed by Tiphareth Ananda of the Campus School at Smith College. 

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Fall Reception

5-7pm

Join us for the celebratory reception of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, a special exhibition at SCMA featuring paintings from the world's largest public collection of Alma Thomas's work. Organized around the themes of Space, Earth, and Music, the exhibition invites you to experience Thomas's radiant use of color and the joyful vision that shaped her singular artistic practice. 

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July Second Friday

4–8 p.m.

July's Second Friday's thread is Blue. Join us from 4–8 p.m. for an evening of art, making, and community at the Smith College Museum of Art. Galleries are open until 8 p.m. SCMA is free and open to all. 

From 4–7 p.m. 
Drop in for hands-on art making in the Boeckman Sculpture Court (Museum Atrium). All ages welcome.

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June Second Friday

4–8pm

SCMA is free and open to all.
Join us from 4–8 p.m. for an evening of art, making, and community at the Smith College Museum of Art. Galleries are open until 8 p.m. 

From 4–7 p.m. 
Drop in for hands-on art making in the Boeckman Sculpture Court (Museum Atrium)! All ages welcome.

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Night at Your Museum

6:30–8:30 p.m.

A special evening created just for Smith alums.

Join us during Reunion Weekend for Night at Your Museum—Reconnect with classmates, meet fellow graduates, and enjoy after-hours access to the Smith College Museum of Art.

Spend the evening exploring four floors of art, engaging in conversation, and connecting with museum staff, curators, and the SCMA director in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Don’t miss the chance to take a picture with friends in front of our step-and-repeat wall to capture the moment.

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Night at Your Museum

6:30–8:30 p.m.

A special evening created just for Smith alums.

Join us during Reunion Weekend for Night at Your Museum—Reconnect with classmates, meet fellow graduates, and enjoy after-hours access to the Smith College Museum of Art.

Spend the evening exploring four floors of art, engaging in conversation, and connecting with museum staff, curators, and the SCMA director in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Don’t miss the chance to take a picture with friends in front of our step-and-repeat wall to capture the moment.

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