Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art returning to in-person events

PHOENIX — People will once again be able to experience programs in-person at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art after nearly two years of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mystery in the Museum will return on Friday and include code-cracking and riddle-solving to break an accidental curse on the museum, according to a press release, while comedian Anwar Newton will host a trivia night featuring holiday-themed pop culture references on Dec. 17.

Proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event or full vaccination against the virus is required to attend programs in person. The protocols will apply to events only and not regular admission, the museum said.

“We are so happy to be bringing back fan-favorite programs Mystery in the Museum and Trivia Night @SMoCA in person,” Julie Ganas, the museum’s curator of engagement and digital initiatives, said in the release.

“We are really looking forward to safely welcoming people back into the museum for SMoCA programs.”

Some events, including the trivia night, will also be hybrid with additional attendees participating virtually via Zoom due to capacity limits.

“Our new hybrid option for select events is also a great way for us to invite patrons to enjoy SMoCA programs virtually from the comfort of their own home,” Ganas said.

The museum also announced a Sunrise in the Skyspace event in James Turrell’s “Knight Rise,” in which attendees experience a moment of Zen and guided meditation from Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Tabkay, will be offered both in-person and virtually on Dec. 21.

More information on the events and all future programs can be found on the museum’s website.

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