
50
Anniversary Celebration

50
Anniversary Celebration
We are on the unceded, sacred land of the O’odham and Piipaash Peoples and their Huhugam and Piipaash Nykor ancestors. We acknowledge and celebrate the On’k Akimel O’odham (Salt River Pima) and Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa) communities, their elders, both past and present, and generations to come. They are the original stewards of this land, and we are humbled to reside here. There are twenty-two federally recognized tribes in Arizona, and we honor the many diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land that has sustained their people for centuries. They are an important part of our history, our present, and our future. We also invest in the future of contemporary tribal members. As an arts and culture organization, it is our duty to uplift the artists and activists doing this work. We have been honored to collaborate with many visual artists and performers, representing numerous tribes, on Scottsdale Arts events and exhibitions through the years.
Thank you to our dedicated Board of Trustees:
Stephanie Lyon (chair)
Dr. Dennis Robbins (past chair)
Mark B. Candelaria (secretary)
Catherine Long (treasurer)
Rhonda Anderson
Julie Bennett
Bruce Beverly
Steve Biddle
John Campbell
Dino Camuñez
Richard Coleman
Keith Galbut
Kristopher Harman
Brianna Johnson
Priscilla Johnson
Christine Kovach
Alison Lewis
Jeff Miller
Erik Peterson
Linda S. Peterson
Jeff Rakoczy
Merle Rosskam
Jaqueline Schenkein, MD
Jeremy Schlosser
Elizabeth Shaw
Melanie Sutton
Mistie Weishaar
Kathy Wills
Join the Scottsdale Arts ONE Membership and become part of something bigger. Your membership supports bold performances, thought-provoking exhibitions, immersive public art, and arts education that strengthens our creative community. It’s more than access—it’s a way to experience the arts more deeply and personally.
As a ONE Member, you’ll enjoy exclusive experiences that make each visit more memorable—signature event enhancements like complimentary drinks at SMoCA Openings or invitations to exclusive receptions and lounges. Take your experience further as a ONE Member today!
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The Scottsdale Chorus
Sunday, Oct. 5, 3 p.m.
Tickets start at $36 | ONE Member tickets start at $33
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Experience genre-spanning performances, from timeless barbershop to contemporary hits, that aren’t just award-winning, they’re heart-winning.
An Evening with Jeremy Jordan
Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. [Sold Out]
Tickets start at $52 | ONE Member tickets start at $47.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Experience Newsies and Supergirl star Jeremy Jordan’s dynamic blend of powerhouse vocals and heartfelt storytelling, on the heels of his 2025 Tony nomination for the title role in Floyd Collins
SERIES SPONSORS:
ETHELYN COHEN AND RAYMOND LAZAR
RELATED EVENT:
ONE Member Catwalk Lounge
Friday, Oct. 17, 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP required.
Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre Braided Roots
Saturday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $47 | ONE Member tickets start at $43
Virginia G. Piper Theater
This new program speaks to the tangled beauty of tradition and transformation. From Julia Chacón’s path as an American artist to flamenco’s crosscultural inheritance to the living dialogue between lands, bodies, and histories.
SERIES SPONSORS:
BETTY HUM AND ALAN YUDELL
KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
DR. MISCHA COHEN-PECK AND PHILIP MCNAMARA
RELATED EVENT:
Post-Show Discussion
Saturday, Oct. 18, with a local moderator
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Echoes of a New World:
Reflections on Resilience and Renewal
Sunday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $20 | ONE Member tickets start at $18.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary through powerful music of resilience, renewal, and identity—bridging European Romanticism with bold American voices in a moving tribute to national spirit.
Five For Fighting with String Quartet
Supporting Artist Lace and Lee
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $47 | ONE Member tickets start at $43
Virginia G. Piper Theater
From “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” to “100 Years,” experience the music of Five For Fighting in a lush, cinematic setting, backed by a live string quartet.
Saturday, Nov. 1
6 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. concert
Tickets start at $275 | Virginia G. Piper Theater
Celebrate Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ 50th anniversary with one of the most influential American roots artists in one of the Southwest’s finest listening rooms. Touring behind their critically acclaimed new album Arcadia, Krauss (a 27time Grammy winner) and company are at the top of their game with nominations to many of the season’s most influential music awards.
Dress in your best golden Americana/Western chic apparel for a red-carpet arrival, an exclusive cocktail reception, and a post-show nightcap to close out the evening in an elegant style that is distinctly Scottsdale!
Now in its third year, Dreamy Draw expands beyond Scottsdale Civic Center to include Scottsdale Stadium, transforming the city into a two-day celebration of music and community. With headliners The Lumineers and Vampire Weekend joined by 20+ bands, the festival brings fresh energy and modern sound to the desert. From sunlit stages to twilight encores, Dreamy Draw offers an immersive experience unlike any other festival under the Arizona sky.
Rufus Wainwright
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $51 | ONE Member tickets start at $46.60
Virginia G. Piper Theater
At once introspective and grand, playful yet profound, Rufus Wainwright’s cabaret-style shows weave a tapestry of sound that draws from opera, folk, rock, and Broadway influences.
LEA SALONGA
Stage, Screen & Everything in Between Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $71 | ONE Member tickets start at $64.80
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Musical theatre royalty and Disney Legend Lea Salonga brings her powerful voice to stage and screen classics from iconic roles in Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Aladdin, and Mulan
SERIES SPONSORS:
ETHELYN COHEN AND RAYMOND LAZAR
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Legends and Legacy: Myth, Heroism, and the American Spirit
Sunday, Nov. 23, 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $20 | ONE Member tickets start at $18.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Iconic music by Richard Wagner and John Williams—from the Harry Potter and Star Wars series—explores how epic storytelling shapes the American spirit and cultural imagination.
Hung Dance
Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $36 | ONE Member tickets start at $33
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Set to an eclectic mix of electronic and Chinese classical music, BIRDY seamlessly blends tai chi with contemporary dance in the Taiwan-based company’s Arizona premiere.
SERIES SPONSORS:
BETTY HUM AND ALAN YUDELL; KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
DR. MISCHA COHEN-PECK AND PHILIP MCNAMARA
PRESENTING PARTNER:
RELATED EVENTS:
ONE Member Catwalk Lounge
Saturday, Dec. 6, 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP required.
Post-Show Discussion | Saturday, Dec. 6, with a local moderator
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An Evening with Rita Rudner
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $56 | ONE Member tickets start at $51.10
Virginia G. Piper Theater
With her signature deadpan delivery, impeccable timing, and pithy one-liners, Rita Rudner is a true legend of stand-up comedy.
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
A Season of Light:
Holiday Traditions and Togetherness
Sunday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $20 | ONE Member tickets start at $18.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Celebrate the season with festive favorites, a holiday sing-along, joyful traditions, and a visit from Santa Claus in this family-friendly musical celebration.
Ticket prices included under performances use all-in pricing (including ticket fees).
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
Beethoven—The Young Genius
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $34 | ONE Member tickets start at $31.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Discover the genius of a young Beethoven through his passionate Sonata Pathetique, humorous Rage Over a Lost Penny, and deeply moving “Largo e Mesto.”
SERIES SPONSORS:
DR. DAVID AND JOAN GOLDFARB TRUST
RICHARD AND MARIE STEWART
Squirrel Nut Zippers present Jazz from the Back O’ Town
Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $45 | ONE Member tickets start at $40.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Travel to the birthplace of jazz as Squirrel Nut Zippers take you on a devilishly entertaining voyage to the New Orleans of yesteryear!
SERIES SPONSOR:
Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández
Sunday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m.
Tickets start at $56 | ONE Member tickets start at $51.10
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Be swept away by the humor, heartache, and romance of mariachi in this special performance of holiday favorites and treasured selections from the mariachi songbook.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Thursday, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m.
Tickets start at $56 | ONE Member tickets start at $51.10
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Join us for an interactive fantasy adventure, where you choose your heroes, battle monsters, and help three adventurers on an epic quest to save the world.
Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
Chopin—The Romantic Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $34 | ONE Member tickets start at $31.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Meet the romantic side of Chopin through exhilarating polonaises, dreamy nocturnes, charming waltzes, poignant mazurkas, and the narrative Ballade in A Flat.
SERIES SPONSORS:
DR. DAVID AND JOAN GOLDFARB TRUST
RICHARD AND MARIE STEWART
Leftover Salmon
Friday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $51 | ONE Member tickets start at $46.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
With nontraditional instrumentation and an innate ability to push songs in new psychedelic directions, the architects of jamgrass have created their own weirdly unique style.
Ticket prices included under performances use all-in pricing (including ticket fees).
Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap
Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $50 | ONE Member tickets start at $45.70
Virginia G. Piper Theater
With playful exuberance and spontaneous charm, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Bill Charlap bring new life to American Songbook classics and jazz standards.
SERIES SPONSOR:
RELATED EVENT:
ONE Member Catwalk Lounge
Thursday, Jan. 22, 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP required.
Phoenix Chorale
Saturday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m.
Tickets start at $15 | ONE Member tickets start at $12
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Immerse yourself in TRANSCENDENCE, a contemporary choral-orchestral experience from the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale, where music, visuals, and place converge in a sweeping journey through contemporary landscapes.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $42 | ONE Member tickets start at $37.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Inspired by Bizet’s opera, CARMEN.maquia is a bold reimagining of the classic story, full of unrelenting energy and explosive movement that will leave you breathless.
SERIES SPONSORS:
BETTY HUM AND ALAN YUDELL
KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
DR. MISCHA COHEN-PECK AND PHILIP MCNAMARA
RELATED EVENTS:
ONE Member Catwalk Lounge
Saturday, Jan. 31, 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP required.
Post-Show Discussion
Saturday, Jan. 31, with a local moderator
Cheyenne Jackson
Signs of Life
Sunday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $52 | ONE Member tickets start at $47.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
The star of screen and stage delivers a musical meditation on art, love, fatherhood, and the cosmic twists that have shaped his remarkable path. Don't miss his infectious charm and powerhouse vocals.
SERIES SPONSOR:
ETHELYN COHEN AND RAYMOND LAZAR
PRESENTING PARTNER:
Gunhild Carling –
Sweden’s Queen of Swing
with New Guard Big Band
Friday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $40 | ONE Member tickets start at $36.60
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Whether she’s singing swinging jazz standards, playing one of eleven instruments, or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild Carling—a frequent Postmodern Jukebox collaborator—transports audiences to another era.
SERIES SPONSOR:
PRESENTING PARTNER:
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Voices of Courage: Struggle and Defiance
Sunday, Feb. 15, 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $20 | ONE Member tickets start at $18.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Voices of Courage explores themes of oppression, defiance, and hope—echoing our nation’s historic and ongoing fight for freedom, equality, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
Poetic Tone Pictures
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $34 | ONE Member tickets start at $31.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Watch Jeffrey Siegel create Poetic Tone Pictures music inspired by words and visions—through the compositions of Liszt, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Grieg, and Ravel.
SERIES SPONSORS:
DR. DAVID AND JOAN GOLDFARB TRUST
RICHARD AND MARIE STEWART
RELATED EVENT:
ONE Member Catwalk Lounge
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP required.
Chris Thile
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $54 | ONE Member tickets start at $49.30
Virginia G. Piper Theater
With just his mandolin and a boundless musical imagination, an evening with Chris Thile (Nickel Creek, Punch Brothers) is both intimate and epic.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $42 | ONE Member tickets start at $37.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
With its signature blend of athleticism and artistry, GALLIM creates visually breathtaking dance performances that defy expectations.
SERIES SPONSORS:
BETTY HUM AND ALAN YUDELL
KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
DR. MISCHA COHEN-PECK AND PHILIP MCNAMARA
RELATED EVENTS:
VIP Intermission Reception | ONE Members + Dance Subscribers | Saturday, Feb. 28, RSVP required. Post-Show Discussion | Saturday, Feb. 28, with a local moderator
Sun & Sounds
Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, noon–4 p.m.
Tickets: Free West Bowl, Scottsdale Civic Center
Our longest-running concert series is back and better than ever during our 50th anniversary season!
Unwind to Arizona's top talent under the sun. With music, drinks, an expanded art market, and a whole lot of community spirit, it’s the perfect way to cap off the weekend. Furry friends included!
TITLE PARTNER:
SIGNATURE PARTNER:
SUPPORTING PARTNER:
RELATED EVENT:
Scottsdale Arts ONE Member Lounge
Sunday, March 29, noon–4 p.m., RSVP required.
Paquito D’Rivera
Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $52 | ONE Member tickets start at $47.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
A true citizen of sound, Paquito D’Rivera’s dazzling command of both the clarinet and saxophone is full of rhythmic complexity and lyrical beauty.
SERIES SPONSOR:
Sunday, March 8, 6 p.m.
Tickets start at $23 | ONE Member tickets start at $21.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Experience the most recent productions from Films.Dance, a global platform and creative studio for dance. Directed and produced by Jacob Jonas The Company, these screenings offer another angle to encounter and enjoy the company’s multidisciplinary practice.
SERIES SPONSORS:
BETTY HUM AND ALAN YUDELL
KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
DR. MISCHA COHEN-PECK AND PHILIP MCNAMARA
Ticket prices included under performances use all-in pricing (including ticket fees).
Fran Lebowitz
Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $45 | ONE Member tickets start at $40.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Step into the razor-sharp world of cultural icon Fran Lebowitz, where every observation is laced with wit and an old-school New York attitude.
The Wayfarer’s Hope: A Nation’s Journey
Sunday, March 22, 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $20 | ONE Member tickets start at $18.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Experience a musical journey through struggle, identity, and triumph—featuring Mahler, Sibelius, and a powerful new American overture, composed for the orchestra in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary.
with Jeffrey Siegel
Music of Joy and Peace
Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $34 | ONE Member tickets start at $31.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Experience Music of Joy and Peace with the uplifting and sublime works of Bach, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, and Gershwin.
SERIES SPONSORS:
DR. DAVID AND JOAN GOLDFARB TRUST RICHARD AND MARIE STEWART
Trampled by Turtles
Supporting Artist Wild Horses
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $59 | ONE Member tickets start at $52
East Bowl, Scottsdale Civic Center
With banjos blazing, fiddles howling, and harmonies soaring, Trampled by Turtles deliver fiercely folky jams and heart-tugging bluegrass ballads with an exhilarating and virtuosic string band experience.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $59 | ONE Member tickets start at $52 East Bowl, Scottsdale Civic Center
A natural-born showman with utterly magnetic charisma, the exhilarating grooves of Trombone
Shorty’s legendary live shows blur the lines between funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock.
SERIES SPONSOR:
Jacob Jonas The Company
Saturday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $31 | ONE Member tickets start at $28.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Known for blending contemporary dance, acrobatics, and street dance influences, Jacob Jonas The Company presents two new works: one with original music by Imogen Heap and another featuring a live performance and score by Antonio Sánchez.
SERIES SPONSORS:
BETTY HUM AND ALAN YUDELL
KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
DR. MISCHA COHEN-PECK AND PHILIP MCNAMARA
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts© All rights reserved
Sunday, March 29, 6 p.m.
Tickets start at $42 | ONE Member tickets start at $40.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Watch the film Birdman alongside a visceral solo percussion performance of its soundtrack by Grammy-winning composer Antonio Sánchez.
SERIES SPONSOR:
Drew and Ellie Holcomb
Never Gonna Let You Go Tour
Sunday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $55 | ONE Member tickets start at $50.20
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Drew and Ellie Holcomb blend heartfelt intimacy, musical storytelling, and harmonic craft, turning their signature brand of Americana into a celebration of togetherness and family.
An Arizona Choreographer Showcase
Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $20 | ONE Member tickets start at $18.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
HOMEGROWN is a full-length evening dedicated to celebrating the strength and creativity of Arizona’s rich choreographic landscape.
This inaugural program highlights four accomplished choreographers—Liliana Gomez, Alicia Nascimento, Candy Jimenez, and Halley Willcox.
SERIES SPONSORS:
BETTY HUM AND ALAN YUDELL
KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
DR. MISCHA COHEN-PECK AND PHILIP MCNAMARA
Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $46.36
ONE Member tickets start at $39.46
Orpheum Theatre–Phoenix
Witness a masterclass in observational storytelling from the author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, delivered with intimate candor, sharp comedy, and precise timing.
Dreams of Freedom: The American Experience
Sunday, May 10, 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $20 | ONE Member tickets start at $18.50
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Take a stirring orchestral journey through American spirit, struggle, and sound, featuring Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, Beethoven, Copland, and Barber.
James Perkins | Burying Painting
Sept. 20–Feb. 15
Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and curated by Lauren R. O’Connell, curator of contemporary art.
COLLABORATING SPONSOR: GARY N. OWEN
Jeanne K. Simmons: Rooted
Oct. 11–Feb. 22
Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and curated by Keshia Turley, assistant curator.
Casey Curran: Tidal Sky
Oct. 11–Feb. 22
Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and curated by Julie Ganas, curator of engagement and digital initiatives.
Museum admission is always free!
Evan Roth: Pathfinding
Oct. 11–March 8
Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and curated by Julie Ganas, curator of engagement and digital initiatives.
TITLE PARTNER: WALTER AND KARLA GOLDSCHMIDT FOUNDATION
Tender Alchemy:
Beth Ames Swartz and Julianne Swartz
March 21–Aug. 23
Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and curated by Lauren R. O’Connell, curator of contemporary art.
WORLD CLASS SPONSOR: SARAH AND JT MARINO
SIGNATURE SPONSORS: RICHARD CORTON, NANCY AND MICHAEL GIFFORD, DIANE AND GARY TOOKER, JILL M. BROWN, ANN B. RITT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, AND AN ANONYMOUS DONOR
SUPPORTING SPONSORS: SALLY AND RICHARD LEHMANN, JANE AND MAL JOZOFF, AND AN ANONYMOUS DONOR
• Squidsoup • Infinite •
Through Aug. 30
The sound for Infinite was commissioned by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and performed and recorded by Lunar Calendar in collaboration with Squidsoup. Organized by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and curated by Julie Ganas, curator of engagement and digital initiatives.
Gallery Tours
Tickets: $5 per person plus museum admission Gallery tours are personalized, hour-long explorations of SMoCA’s rotating exhibitions. Through inquiry and in-gallery activities, visitors better understand how to look at contemporary art.
To learn more, visit ScottsdaleArts.org or scan the QR code with your mobile device.
A Pivotal Point in Time: Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s
Oct. 3–Jan. 18
Center Space Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Organized by Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation and curated by Laura Ransom Hales, guest curator.
Artists of Cattle Track
Oct. 6–Dec. 31
Civic Center Public Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library
Organized by Scottsdale Public Art and curated by Wendy Raisanen, curator of collections and exhibitions.
Modern Messages: David Ahchipaptunhe Haff and Jacob A. Meders
Jan. 9–March 31
Civic Center Public Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library
Organized by Scottsdale Public Art and curated by Wendy Raisanen, curator of collections and exhibitions.
Artists
Jan. 30–April 19
Center Space Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Organized by Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation and curated by Lyndal Pleasant, community engagement manager.
Visions ’26
May 1–Sept. 13
Center Space, located inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Organized by Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation and curated by Lyndal Pleasant, community engagement manager.
Enhance your visit with our free digital guides on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.
Find exclusive content about SMoCA artworks and hear from artists, curators, and more. When you download the app, you get access to special content during your visit and access to enjoy the Museum on demand.
Discover public artworks across Scottsdale like never before, featuring audio tours, artist insights, and multimedia content. Use the app to plan your visit anytime, from anywhere, and while navigating artworks on-site.
Find SMoCA and Scottsdale Public Art on the app today! To learn more and download the app, scan the QR code.
Photography in Translation
Closing Reception
Thursday, Sept. 25, 5–6:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Civic Center Public Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library
Join us for the closing reception of Photography in Translation to celebrate the artists and honor the visual stories shared throughout this thoughtprovoking exhibition.
A Pivotal Point in Time:
Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s
Opening Reception
Friday, Oct. 3, 6–8 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Center Space Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Join us for the opening reception of A Pivotal Point in Time, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and the visual artists who exhibited here.
Artists of Cattle Track
Opening Reception
Thursday, Oct. 9, 5–6:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Civic Center Public Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library
Cattle Track Arts Compound is a rustic desert homestead, turned artist colony, set on 13 acres in Scottsdale, just off McDonald Drive. It has served as a gathering place for artists and creatives for nearly 100 years. Meet the current resident artists at the opening reception of Artists of Cattle Track to see the work produced in this unique environment.
Fall Opening Celebration
Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.
Tickets: Pay-what-you-wish with RSVP
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Come celebrate our new exhibitions during this fun-filled evening with art, music, light bites, and refreshing drinks. Additional perks for ONE Members.
Modern Messages: David Ahchipaptunhe Haff and Jacob A. Meders
Opening Reception
Thursday, Jan. 15, 5–6:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Civic Center Public Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library
Join us for the opening reception of Modern Messages: David Ahchipaptunhe Haff and Jacob A. Meders to meet the artists creating modern, meaningful work that resides outside traditional expectations.
Opening Reception
Friday, Jan. 30, 5–7 p.m.
Tickets: Free, RSVP requested Center Space Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Join us for the opening reception of Teaching Artists, showcasing the profession of teaching artists and the future artists they inspire.
Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival
Saturday, March 21
Scottsdale Civic Center
Sunrise Hike at Papago Park with Jacob Jonas The Company
Saturday, March 28, Sunrise
Tickets: Free, RSVP required.
Papago Park
Join Jacob Jonas The Company on the morning of their performance for a hike through the striking desert landscape of Papago Park. We invite you to connect with nature and engage your senses through movement, conversation, and observation. More details will be sent upon RSVP.
Meditation with Jacob Jonas
Saturday, March 28, 6:30–7 p.m. (Sunset)
Tickets: Free, RSVP required (limited space)
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Ahead of Jacob Jonas The Company's 7:30 p.m. performance on March 28, join us for a centering meditation at sunset in the Knight Rise Skyspace. This pre-show engagement is designed to ground the body, calm the mind, and prepare the senses for the Company's work you will watch—an invitation to arrive fully.
Scottsdale Arts’
Nightly Nov. 7-16
Tickets: Free Scottsdale Waterfront
Join us for our annual award-winning light-based art event at the Scottsdale Waterfront this fall. This 10-night immersive event includes breathtaking public art installations, fun workshops, live music, and dance performances that explore the connection between public art and performance.
From nightly fire shows and artwork tours to a beer and wine garden with food trucks. Don’t miss this unique blend of art, community, and live entertainment!
PARTNERS AND SPONSORS:
For details visit CanalConvergence.com or scan the QR code.
The ARTrageous Gala
Sunday, April 11
Cycle the Arts: 20th Anniversary
Sunday, April 19
Arabian Library
Visions ’26
Opening Reception
Friday, May 1, 5–7 p.m.
Tickets: Free, RSVP requested Center Space Gallery, located inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Visions ’26 is the students’ first opportunity to share their voices and show their work in a professional art gallery. Join the celebration as the young artists make their professional debut.
City of Scottsdale Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 18
Día de Los Muertos Festival
Saturday, Oct. 25
Merchantile Fall Market
Saturday–Sunday, Nov. 22–23
City of Scottsdale Ultimate Play Date
Saturday, Dec. 6
Merchantile Holiday Market
Saturday–Sunday, Dec. 13–14
Arizona Indian Festival
Saturday, Jan. 31
Sunday, Feb. 1
Merchantile Market
Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 14–15
City of Scottsdale Bunnanza
Saturday, April 4
The Original Taste
Saturday, April 18
Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7
Tickets: Free
Scottsdale Civic Center
A free, two-day festival of creativity that includes performances, interactive demonstrations, creative interventions, and culinary delights from local food trucks throughout Scottsdale Civic Center. The event is a partnership between Scottsdale Unified School District, Scottsdale Arts, the City of Scottsdale, and other community organizations.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m.
Tickets start at $85
Scottsdale Civic Center
The world’s most interesting and exciting automobiles are often referred to as “sculpture in motion”—their kinetic beauty expressing the joy and excitement of motoring. A professionallyjudged and curated assembly of 100 rarely seen dream cars and high-value collector vehicles, the Arizona Concours d’Elegance is presented in partnership with Scottsdale Arts.
Want to enhance your Concours experience?
The 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Arizona Concours d’Elegance admission “Dawn Patrol” also includes a Lecture Series (to be announced) on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Your gift brings the arts to students, families, and neighborhoods, making creativity part of everyday life.
Since 1975, the curtain has risen more than 6,000 times. Audiences have leapt to their feet, artists have taken bold first steps, and Scottsdale’s cultural identity has taken shape, all because of people like you. Now, help us shape what comes next.
From curtain calls to classrooms and beyond, your gift can:
$50 – Spark creativity through family art-making at Second Saturdays at SMoCA
$250 – Support free creative workshops like Library Creatives and Memory Lounge
$1,000+ – Fund artist residencies and arts-integrated lessons in local schools
Include Scottsdale Arts in your will, trust, or estate plans to ensure that creativity and connection thrive for generations.
Planned gifts of any size qualify you for recognition in the Scottsdale Arts Legacy Society.
Support Scottsdale Arts’ 50th Anniversary Season as a Corporate Partner or Individual Sponsor. Whether you’re a business championing community impact or an arts lover passionate about creative expression, your support brings transformative performances, exhibitions, and events to life.
Sponsorships start at $1,000 and help fund:
• Artist fees, travel, and accommodations
• Education and community engagement
• Discounted tickets for students, educators, veterans, and families
Contact:
Marcus Pittaluga, individual giving manager MarcusP@ScottsdaleArts.org | 480-425-5353
Alycia Elfstrom, chief development officer AlyciaE@ScottsdaleArts.org | 480-874-4620
Visit ScottsdaleArts.org or scan the QR code to donate.
Burying Painting: In conversation with artist James Perkins
Saturday, Sept. 20, 3 p.m.
Tickets: Free, with RSVP
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Join artist James Perkins and curator Lauren R. O’Connell for an engaging tour of the exhibition
Burying Painting, exploring the interplay of nature, time, and material through sculptural installations.
Sun & Spine | A Conversation on Health, Nature, and the Body
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free, with RSVP
Music Pavilion at Taliesin West
This panel gathers health practitioners and cultural leaders to Taliesin West to reflect on the body as a landscape for healing, and on movement and art as a practice of connection to both self and environment.
Presented as part of the company’s residency with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and in collaboration with Taliesin West.
GALLIM Public Masterclass
Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m.
Tickets: $20
Ballet Arizona
Meet and work closely with GALLIM company dancers in an immersive session exploring ideas, approach, technique, and the company’s body of work. Open to a limited number of advanced and preprofessional-level dancers.
Second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month, with certain exceptions, across Scottsdale.
Tickets: Free, with RSVP
Memory Studio is an arts-based program for people with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners.
To learn more about this program, dates, and RSVP, visit ScottsdaleArts.org or scan the QR code.
Scottsdale Arts offers a broad range of visual and performing arts experiences for students and teachers from pre-K through post-secondary.
For more information on how to bring these programs to your school, please visit ScottsdaleArts.org, call us at 480-499-8587, or email us at Learning@ScottsdaleArts.org.
Ballet Hispánico Student Matinee
Friday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m.
Length: 60 minutes
Grades: best for grades 5 and up
Tickets: $10 per student
Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s leading Hispanic/ Latine dance company, brings its unique interpretation of Bizet’s Carmen to students. This hour-long, highly energetic performance boldly reimagines that classic tale through explosive movement and follows up with a student Q&A session. This field trip directly connects to the English language arts and fine arts curriculum.
Arizona Wolf Trap
Tickets: Free for Title I schools and Head Start classrooms
Looking for fun, creative ways to engage early learners? Our trained teaching artists demonstrate joyful, active learning through music, movement, storytelling, and puppetry. They also collaborate with classroom teachers to immerse students in their learning through an art form.
Hold on to Hope and Hope Chest
Tickets: Free
These two powerful programs immerse students in one Holocaust survivor’s story of perseverance and hope.
SMoCA Discovery Program
Tickets: $100 per classroom
This exploration of SMoCA’s exhibitions includes a classroom learning experience and a field trip to the Museum.
Explore unique, artist-made decor, jewelry, wearable art, and gifts at The Store at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Discover 25+ years of art in print. The Shop at SMoCA now offers a curated selection of the Museum’s beautifully designed exhibition catalogs from 1999 to today.
Every purchase supports our mission to promote the arts and enrich the cultural community.
For store hours and more information, visit ScottsdaleArts.org or scan the QR code.
ONE MEMBER BENEFIT:
Discounts from 10–20% at Friend level and above!
Scottsdale Arts offers unique venues for unforgettable events, from large trade shows, festivals, and theatrical productions to weddings and private meetings. Proceeds support our nonprofit mission and arts programs for the community.
Learn more at ScottsdaleArts.org or scan the QR code.
Be part of the Scottsdale Arts community! Save more when you subscribe to a Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts package this season. Choose from Contemporary Dance or Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel.
ONE Member benefit: Friend level and above save 15–25% on ticket discounts with season subscriptions. Become a member today and save even more! Visit ScottsdaleArts.org to learn more.
To learn more about Contemporary Dance, scan the QR code.
To learn more about Keyboard Conversations® , scan the QR code.
Scan the QR code with your mobile device to learn more about Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.
Hours
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays.
Wednesday, 11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Thursday, 11 a.m.—7 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Admission can be purchased online and in-person. Free for Scottsdale Arts ONE Members
Pay-what-you-wish admission every Thursday and second Saturday of the month.
Scan the QR code with your mobile device to learn more about Civic Center LIVE:
Scan the QR code with your mobile device to learn more about Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
The Scottsdale Arts Campus
Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, we have convenient, free parking available at the following locations:
Wells Fargo Ave Garage 3888 N Wells Fargo Ave
Civic Center Library Garage 3803 N Drinkwater Blvd
Rideshare drop-off and pick-up at: 7380 E 2nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85251
The Scottsdale Arts team strives to make every visit and experience inspiring, enjoyable, and accessible. If you have any questions, concerns, or if you simply need additional information, do not hesitate to give us a call at 480-499-8587. Those with hearing or speech disability may call 7-1-1 for assistance in connecting with our box office.
When purchasing your tickets online, over the phone or in person, please request the accommodation you may need at the time of purchase. Please note requests for chairs and other preferences. For online orders, seating accommodation is asked at the checkout page.
Assistive-Listening Devices
• FM system
• Loop necklace compatibility
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation
ASL interpretation can be requested for any show in the season. Please request this service at least two weeks prior to the event date.
Live Audio Description and Cart Captioning
Please request at least two weeks in advance.
Braille and Large-Print Programs
To ensure quantities are available, please request at least two weeks in advance.
Sensory Kits
Limited quantities of sensory kits designed for patrons with autism or sensory-processing disorders are available to be checked out. Please request the kit on site at the box office or through event staff.
To guarantee accommodation is available in time for the event you’re attending, please notify our Guest Experiences staff when purchasing your tickets, no less than two weeks prior to your performance date. If less than two weeks’ notice is provided, we cannot guarantee the availability of all accommodation, however, we will make every effort to do so!
Persons with varying levels of hearing or a speech challenges, for relay service, please call 7-1-1.
We’d love to hear from you about your experiences at our venue and your needs for having an enjoyable performing arts experience. Please call or email our events director, Jamie Prins, at 480-874-4697 or JPrins@ScottsdaleArts.org for more information on our accessibility offerings or to let us know of any needs you may have.
More information on accessibility at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts including details on accessible parking can be found online at ScottsdaleArts.org/visit/accessibility or scan the QR code with your mobile device.
Scottsdale Arts is pleased to recognize the following individuals, corporations, foundations, government agencies, and in-kind donors for their support of the arts in our community this season. For more information on participating as a sponsor or partner, please contact Marcus Pittaluga, individual giving manager, at 480-425-5353 or MarcusP@ScottsdaleArts.org, or Alycia Elfstrom, chief development officer, at 480-874-4620 or AlyciaE@ScottsdaleArts.org.
KAREN AND JOHN VORIS
KRUMWEIDE LEWIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
DARREN JEFFREY
WALTER AND KARLA GOLDSCHMIDT FOUNDATION
Collaborating Partners
Dayton Fowler Grafman Endowment for Classical Music
Experience Scottsdale
Milagro Tequila
The Molly Blank Fund
William L. and Ruth T. Pendleton Memorial Fund
Spirit of the Community Partners
(promotional products support)
Chompie’s Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce
Pink Sky Photobooth
Vibe Spot
W Scottsdale
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum
Legacy Society
In recognition and memory of
Michael & Ellen G. Ziegler and their contributions to Scottsdale Arts.
The Legacy Society honors those who have included Scottsdale Arts in their will, trust, insurance policy, or estate plans.
Anonymous
Arleen Lorrance and Diane Kennedy Pike
Chet and Ann Goldberg Estate
Chris and Bob Irish
Cynthia Muss Lawrence
Diane Rejman
Ellie and Michael Ziegler
Evelyn Y. Davis
Eric Jungermann and Family
LISHERNESS FOUNDATION
Fred J. English and Sara M. English
Charitable Trust
J. Patrick McCarthy Estate
Joan Mills Miller Estate
Linda and Sherman Saperstein
Lou Jekel
Patricia Aloe-Stauber
Richard Herman Estate
Sara and David Lieberman
Sue and Robert Karatz
The Theodore R Stephan Trust for Student Matinees
Wendy Sternberg
Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk (SMoCA)
James Perkins | Burying Painting
Sept. 20
Exhibition Closing (SMoCA)
This Just In… Recent Acquisitions @SMoCA
Sept. 21
Exhibition Closing (Center Space Gallery)
Visions ‘25
Sept. 21
Closing Reception (Civic Center Gallery)
Photography in Translation
Sept. 25
Exhibition Closing (Civic Center Gallery)
Photography in Translation
Sept. 30
Exhibition Opening and Reception (Center Space Gallery)
A Pivotal Point in Time: Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s
Oct. 3
The Scottsdale Chorus
Oct. 5
Exhibition Opening (Civic Center Gallery)
Artists of Cattle Track
Oct. 6
Exhibition Opening Reception (Civic Center Gallery)
Artists of Cattle Track
Oct. 9
SMoCA Fall Opening Celebration (SMoCA)
Oct. 10
Exhibition Opening (SMoCA)
Jeanne K. Simmons: Rooted
Oct. 11
Exhibition Opening (SMoCA)
Evan Roth: Pathfinding
Oct. 11
Exhibition Opening (SMoCA)
Casey Curran: Tidal Sky
Oct. 11
Jeremy Jordan
Oct. 16
Jeremy Jordan
Oct. 17
City of Scottsdale Fall Festival (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Oct. 18
Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre
Braided Roots
Oct. 18
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Oct. 19
Five For Fighting with String Quartet
Oct. 22
Día de Los Muertos Festival (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Oct. 24
50th Anniversary Celebration with Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
Nov. 1
Rufus Wainwright
Nov. 4
Dreamy Draw Music Festival
Nov. 7–8
Canal Convergence (Scottsdale Waterfront)
Nov. 7–16
LEA SALONGA
Nov. 12
Sun & Spine | A Conversation on Health, Nature, and the Body (Music Pavilion at Taliesin West)
Nov. 18
Merchantile Fall Market (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Nov. 22–23
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Nov. 23
City of Scottsdale Ultimate Play Date (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Dec. 6
Hung Dance
Dec. 6
Rita Rudner
Dec. 13
Merchantile Holiday Market (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Dec. 13–14
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Dec. 14
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Beethoven—The Young Genius
Dec. 16
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Dec. 20
Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández
Dec. 21
Exhibition Closing (Civic Center Gallery) Artists of Cattle Track
Dec. 31
Dungeons & Dragons
The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Jan. 8–11
Exhibition Opening (Civic Center Gallery)
Modern Messages: David Ahchipaptunhe Haff and Jacob A. Meders
Jan. 9
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Chopin–The Romantic
Jan. 13
Exhibition Opening Reception (Civic Center Gallery)
Modern Messages: David Ahchipaptunhe Haff and Jacob A. Meders
Jan. 15
Leftover Salmon
Jan. 16
Arizona Concours d’Elegance Sculpture in Motion
Jan. 18
Exhibition Closing (Center Space Gallery) A Pivotal Point in Time: Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s
Jan. 18
Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap
Jan. 22
Phoenix Chorale
Jan. 24
Phoenix Chorale
Jan. 25
Opening Reception (Center Space Gallery)
Teaching Artists
Jan. 30
Ballet Hispánico Student Matinee
Jan. 30
Ballet Hispánico
Jan. 31
Arizona Indian Festival (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Jan. 31
Arizona Indian Festival (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Feb. 1
Cheyenne Jackson
Feb. 1
Gunhild Carling
Feb. 13
Merchantile Market (Scottsdale Civic Center)
Feb. 14–15
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Feb. 15
Exhibition Closing (SMoCA)
James Perkins | Burying Painting
Feb. 15
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Poetic Tone Pictures
Feb. 17
Exhibition Closing (SMoCA)
Jeanne K. Simmons: Rooted
Feb. 22
Exhibition Closing (SMoCA)
Casey Curran: Tidal Sky
Feb. 22
Chris Thile
Feb. 25
GALLIM Public Masterclass (Ballet Arizona)
Feb. 28
GALLIM
Feb. 28
Sun & Sounds
March 1
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest
March 6
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest
March 7
Paquito D’Rivera
March 7
Sun & Sounds
March 8
Films.Dance Screening
March 8
Exhibition Closing (SMoCA)
Evan Roth: Pathfinding
March 8
Fran Lebowitz
March 11
Trampled by Turtles
March 14
Sun & Sounds
March 15
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
March 20
Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival
March 21
Exhibition Opening (SMoCA) Tender Alchemy: Beth Ames Swartz and Julianne Swartz
March 21
Sun & Sounds
March 22
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
March 22
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Music of Joy and Peace
March 24
Jacob Jonas The Company
March 28
Sunrise Hike with Jacob Jonas The Company (Papago Park)
March 28
Meditation with Jacob Jonas (SMoCA)
March 28
ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ “BIRDMAN LIVE”
March 29
Sun & Sounds
March 29
Exhibition Closing (Civic Center Gallery) Modern Messages: David Ahchipaptunhe Haff and Jacob A. Meders
March 31
City of Scottsdale Bunnanza (Scottsdale Civic Center)
April 4
The ARTrageous Gala
April 11
The Original Taste (Scottsdale Civic Center)
April 18
Exhibition Closing (Center Space Gallery) Teaching Artists
April 19
Cycle the Arts: 20th Anniversary (Arabian Library)
April 19
Drew and Ellie Holcomb Never Gonna Let You Go Tour
April 19
HOMEGROWN | An Arizona Choreographer Showcase
April 25
Exhibition Opening (Center Space Gallery) Visions ’26
May 1
David Sedaris (Orpheum Theatre)
May 2
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
May 10