February 13, 2026
SCMA is free and open to all. Come for an evening of art, making, and community. Galleries are open until 8 p.m.
4–7pm
Drop-in Zine Making (Boeckman Sculpture Court (Museum Atrium)
Create a DIY mini-magazine inspired by the new exhibition Don’t mind if I do. Try prompts like “My favorite artists,” “Things I love,” or “Songs on repeat,” or make your own theme. All ages welcome; no experience needed. Materials provided. Explore the artists on view and the exhibition zine for ideas.
4–6pm
Don’t mind if I do: Disabling the Poem (Sacerdote Gallery, 1st floor)
Join visiting poet Rob Macaisa Colgate for a drop-in writing experience in the galleries. All levels are welcome.
March 26, 2026
Learning How to Desire
Public reception to follow across the street at the Smith College Museum of Art
Rooted in the two current exhibitions, artist Finnegan Shannon will give a talk about where fantasy lives in their practice. They'll touch on sensory pleasures, the luxury of options, and the ways that Phyllis Birkby's notion of the "messiness of life" makes fantasies richer and more potent.