Shinoda Tōkō (1913–2021)

We are saddened to acknowledge the March 1 death of the pioneering artist Shinoda Tōkō, regarded by many as the most important woman artist in Japan.
abstract, diagonal swatches and lines forming a rough diamond shape

Where are all the Women Artists?

In honor of Women’s History month and International Women’s Day (March 8), this blog identifies four recent acquisitions of historic art by women: Lavinia Fontana, Elisabetta Sirani, Amile-Ursule Guillebaud, and Maria Ellenrieder. It also examines why SCMA, like most museums, lacks art by women.
3/4 portrait of a woman turned towad the right with her face toward the viewer. Her hair is down and she wears a high-necked lace-trimmed dress
white text over dark plum background that reads "Open eyes, art group, open to all, beginners to experts welcome"

Open Eyes

3pm - 3:30pm

“Open Eyes” Art Group

Come together in Zoom Gallery for a close look at one “surprise” work of art. The casual conversation will be facilitated by museum educator Taiga Ermansons.  No prior art knowledge is necessary. 

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The Year of the Ox

Yao Wu is SCMA’s Jane Chace Carroll Curator of Asian Art. As we enter the Lunar New Year of the Ox, she calls out anti-Asian racism that has escalated drastically in this pandemic.
Ivory carving of a cow and calf.

From Home: An Interview with Camille Bacon ’21

Camille Bacon ’21 speaks about her experience seeing ‘Black Refractions’ at SCMA last year, the upcoming event she is organizing to bring Kimberly Drew ’12, Thelma Golden ’87, Jenna Wortham, and Amanda Williams together virtually, and her honors thesis exploring the expectations of Black artists and Black art.
"Black Futures at Smith" text in purple on a dark, cosmic background. Purple likenesses of Kimberly Drew, Thelma Golden, Jenna Wortham, and Amanda Williams.
Image of a desk with an IPad opened to SCMA, yellow flowers in a vase, and a slice of pizza on a plate.

Student Voices: Inside SCMA

12:15 pm
Online

On April 28 at 12:15pm, spend your lunch break with SCMA students to hear what they have been working on during these unprecedented times.  SCMA student workers Hannah Gates ‘22 will be discussing what projects they have been working on with with their supervisor Jess Henry-Cross Financial & Systems Coordinator

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Student Voices: Inside SCMA

12:15 pm
Online

On April 14 at 12:15pm spend your lunch break with SCMA students to hear what they have been working on during these unprecedented times.  SCMA student workers Charlie Diaz ‘22 and Ariella Heise ‘22 will be discussing what projects they have been working on with their supervisor Martha Ebner, Acting Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

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Image of a desk with an IPad opened to SCMA, yellow flowers in a vase, and a slice of pizza on a plate.

Student Voices: Inside SCMA

12:15 pm
Online

On March 24 at 12:15pm, spend your lunch break with SCMA students to hear what they have been working on during these unprecedented times. SCMA student worker Grayson Matula '23 will be discussing their project 'Inclusive Representation of the Ancient World' with Danielle Carrabino, Curator of Painting & Sculpture and Yao Wu, Jane Chace Carroll Curator of Asian Art.

 

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