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SMoCA Spring Opening 2026 - photo by Brian Passey

Come Into the Cool: Museum-Hopping in the Valley is Alchemical

Escape the intense desert heat and discover the transformative alchemy of art in the Valley of the Sun. This summer, experience a sudden transmutation from hot pavement to chill gold within the exceptionally cool settings of our local museums. Delve into the multi-sensory journey of Tender Alchemy at SMoCA, featuring mother-daughter duo Beth Ames Swartz and Julianne Swartz. Explore the expanded Western Spirit Museum and find a sanctuary to refresh your soul.

Museum-Hopping in the Phoenix Valley (July – August Cover Story)

Artists, Human Interest

Here is my breakdown of four of my Valley favorites. I have a bit of a personal connection with them, so I invite you to come along with me on my journey. I’ll kick off with Western Spirit where my bias reigns strong, as I am a Founding Member of the museum’s Western Spirit Council.

MARILYN MONROE’S ITCH TO BE FAMOUS

Human Interest, Kimberley Ashley

As a young girl, Norman Jean Baker had little idea that she would actually one day grow up to become the likes of “Marilyn Monroe.”

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Come Into the Cool: Museum-Hopping in the Valley is Alchemical

Museum-Hopping in the Phoenix Valley (July – August Cover Story)

MARILYN MONROE’S ITCH TO BE FAMOUS

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