The Museum has five galleries that house various exhibitions, curated from their growing permanent collection and rotating shows.

Knight Rise skyspace, by Arizona artist James Turrell, is permanently on view.

[3][4] The now-evocative, minimalist building is a complete retrofit by Phoenix-based architect Will Bruder of a former movie theater.

[3][5] The museum is run for the city by Scottsdale Arts, a non-profit corporation.

[6] SMoCA has featured major exhibitions from artists such as Lydia Okumura, James Marshall, Paolo Soleri, Squidsoup, Mel Roman, and Olafur Eliasson.