Smith College Museum of Art

Smith College Museum of Art The Smith College Museum of Art is open to the public. Museum+ SCMA Shop Hours:
Tues to Sun 11am–4pm
closed Mondays and major holidays
scma.smith.edu

As a teaching museum affiliated with Smith College, SCMA is dedicated to connecting people
to art, ideas and each other by engaging people with firsthand experiences of art, artists and
museum practice; collecting, researching, presenting and preserving an expansive collection
of art in the service of learning, teaching and critical dialogue; and by fostering an
environment that welcomes diverse p

erspectives and inspires imagination. In SCMA’s galleries, classrooms and Cunningham Center for the Study of Prints, Drawings and
Photographs, visitors experience a world-class collection that includes modern and
contemporary art, American and western European masterworks, antiquities, emerging
collections of Asian and African art and a comprehensive collection of works on paper. For accessibility information, visit: https://scma.smith.edu/visit/accessibility

SCMA gratefully acknowledges support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for Museum programming. http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/

Coming to the Chamber's ARRIVE@5 at the Smith College Museum of Art this Wednesday? We've got your parking details here:...
06/02/2026

Coming to the Chamber's ARRIVE@5 at the Smith College Museum of Art this Wednesday? We've got your parking details here: Visitors will find plenty of options when visiting SCMA, metered street parking (including pay-by-plate kiosks and ParkMobile), municipal lots like the E.J. Gare Garage downtown, and plenty of on-campus parking after 5 pm on weekdays (no pass needed!). Accessible parking and a drop-off area are right in front of the museum. For more details, visit https://tinyurl.com/parkingatsmith

Follow the link in the comments to register for free today! Thank you to for sponsoring this month's event!

Ever wonder where SCMA’s artwork goes when it is not on view? While much of our collection is housed here at the museum,...
05/29/2026

Ever wonder where SCMA’s artwork goes when it is not on view? While much of our collection is housed here at the museum, certain pieces travel to prestigious venues around the world, such as the Venice Biennale.

SCMA is delighted to celebrate Carrie Schneider, whose work was invited to the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia by Koyo Kouoh. Her chromogenic monoprint, "Future Shock" (2021), has traveled from SCMA to Venice to be featured in the exhibition In Minor Keys, on view through November 22, 2026.

Artwork Credits:
Carrie Schneider, "Future Shock," 2021. Unique c-print made in camera.

Image Description:
An abstract photograph with blue, black, and yellow. There is an image on a cell phone in the center depicting a woman and a skull.

"Don't mind if I do" is up for just one more month! Be sure to catch it before it leaves and explore all areas of the ex...
05/28/2026

"Don't mind if I do" is up for just one more month! Be sure to catch it before it leaves and explore all areas of the exhibition. With artistic intentionality at every turn, there are zines, audios, chairs, and more to visit. At the conveyor belt, choose a chair, relax, and flip the script by letting the art come to you.

[Image 1: Three people sit and stand around a conveyor belt, interacting with the art it is transporting.]
[Image 2: People of all ages gather around a conveyor belt, interacting with the art it is carrying.]

Delve into the unique history of two remarkable Smith College alumnae, sisters Caroline and Adeline Wing, who donated a ...
05/26/2026

Delve into the unique history of two remarkable Smith College alumnae, sisters Caroline and Adeline Wing, who donated a series of influential works to the SCMA collection. Kennedy Fellow Meredith Clowse ’26 highlights the Wing sisters’ impact on women’s higher education, emphasizing their philanthropy and career support. Exploring their global travels, Meredith finds connections between their art collecting and their trips across Europe, including an encounter with a likely-forged “Bonnard” in Rome.

Read about it here: https://scma.smith.edu/blog/wing-sisters-part-ii-their-adult-lives

Image 1: Portrait of Caroline Wing. Ramsdell Studio, n.d. Box 1516. Classes of 1891–1900 records, Smith College Archives, CA-MS-01022, Smith College Special Collections, Northampton, Massachusetts. (left)
[Description: Traditional portrait of a person with their hair up, wearing a puffy-sleeved gown.]

Portrait of Adeline Wing. Ramsdell Studio, n.d. Box 1560. Classes of 1891–1900 records, Smith College Archives, CA-MS-01022, Smith College Special Collections, Northampton, Massachusetts. (right)
[Description: Traditional portrait of a similar-looking person with their hair up, wearing a puffy-sleeved gown.]

While Smith alums reunite with the college, a pair of siblings reunite as well. John Wilson’s painting "My Brother" has ...
05/24/2026

While Smith alums reunite with the college, a pair of siblings reunite as well. John Wilson’s painting "My Brother" has returned from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where it was shown in "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson." Now, you can see it on SCMA’s Third Floor, reunited with "My Sister, Eleanor" a powerful moment that invites you to reflect on Wilson’s lifelong dedication to social justice, human dignity, and the Black experience.



John Wilson. "My Brother," 1942. Oil on panel
[Image description: Portrait of the head and shoulders of a young Black man with short hair and an open-collared shirt.]
John Wilson. "My Sister, Eleanor," 1944. Oil on masonite
[Image description: Portrait of a Black woman who wears a white flower in her hair and a colorful top.]

05/22/2026

With the academic year behind us, we’re looking back at the moments that made this year at SCMA so memorable.

While one video cannot capture it all, here is a glimpse at our recent exhibitions: "Michel Kameni: Portraits of an Independent Africa," the student-curated "A City in Flux: Reflecting on Venice," and our current exhibition, "Don’t mind if I do."

We're celebrating:
- Our Smith College Seniors: A huge congratulations to our eight graduating student workers. (Not shown: Ninfa & Kaur)
Special Guests: Shoutout to Finnegan Shannon for being this year's Miller Lecturer in Art.

- Learning in Action: 224 classes visited the museum this year, including shared here: the J-term course "Studies in Museums: Nazi-era Provenance Research."

- Community Moments: The Campus School of Smith College 6th grade Pop-up show for Smith Art’s Day, Japanese Print Study Day, and the Smithereens performing at "Desire After Hours."

We even caught Visitor Services Coordinator David Andrews's art matching student worker Joan’s pants!

To the alumnae returning for Reunion and the Class of 2026: Congratulations! Remember, graduation isn’t goodbye. This will always be your museum!

Video Description: A short video with upbeat music showing various exhibitions, events, senior student workers, and people interacting with the museum.

Thanks to all who captured these moments with us, including Steph Craig, Samm Smith, Derek Fowles, and so many others.

It's teatime! 🍵🫖 For International Tea Day we are taking a look at some of the tea ware in SCMA's collection and spotlig...
05/21/2026

It's teatime! 🍵🫖 For International Tea Day we are taking a look at some of the tea ware in SCMA's collection and spotlighting our Smith themed teas in the SCMA Shop. Which blend are you sipping today? The floral Botanic Blend or the classic Smithie Breakfast? Check it out at scmashop.smith.edu

Then take a break and browse the Five College Museums: Collections Online to find as assortment of tea-related treasures at museums.fivecolleges.edu/home

Image 1—Credit: Unknown, Japanese. "Teapot and Lid," n.d. ; [Description: Short teapot with a chrysanthemum design and a butterfly ornament.]

Image 2—[Description: Three boxes of Smith teas: Smithie Breakfast, Botanic Blend, and Grécourt Green.]

We're open for Reunion II Weekend (May 21–24)! Enjoy extended museum access until 5:00 p.m. all weekend—and on May 21st,...
05/20/2026

We're open for Reunion II Weekend (May 21–24)! Enjoy extended museum access until 5:00 p.m. all weekend—and on May 21st, it's Night at Your Museum from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Celebrate reunion with a special after-hours evening in the galleries. Explore art, reconnect with friends, and mingle with museum staff, curators, and the SCMA Director. Plus, SCMA Friends...rumor has it there's a sheep pin to be collected. 👀🐑

Classes celebrating this weekend: 2021 (5th), 2011 (15th), 2001 (25th Milestone), 1996 (30th), 1981 (45th), 1971 (55th), 1966 (60th Milestone), 1961 (65th), 1956 (70th), 1951 (75th), 1946 (80th)

Find out more: scma.smith.edu/calendar/night-your-museum-0

Image 1: Two people observe a sculptural chair in a gallery.
Image 2: A group of people of different ages sit on a bench in an art gallery amongst visitors.

All photos by Derek Fowles

Join featured artist Jeff Kasper for SCMA Conversations: Wrestling Embrace: Observing Connection and Reflection a playfu...
05/20/2026

Join featured artist Jeff Kasper for SCMA Conversations: Wrestling Embrace: Observing Connection and Reflection a playful, thought-provoking virtual program exploring connection, trust, and mindfulness. Inspired by his work in "Don’t mind if I do" (on view through June 28), the session combines a visually rich lecture with short, optional prompts for reflection, journaling, and chat-based sharing.

This remote, interactive program invites you to participate from wherever you are. Bring a notebook or paper and pen to the virtual program and discover how Kasper turns everyday interactions into moments of insight and connection.

This event is the last of this season's SCMA Conversations:
Register today: scma.smith.edu/scmaconversations
It's free and open to all.

Image 1: Graphic poster featuring two circle-shaped images. One of Jeff Kasper and one his card deck box, "Wrestling Embrace," displayed with a bell and timer.

Image 2: Photo of Jeff Kasper holding an artwork of a cube with clean graphic lines.

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20 Elm Street
Northampton, MA
01063

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Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(413) 585-2760

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http://scma.smith.edu/visit

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