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Fall 2026 Programs

Opening Celebration of Fall Exhibitions / September 17, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join the Museum of Art in the opening celebration of our Fall Exhibitions!

Enjoy first views of the exhibitions, mingle with artists, and enjoy refreshments. This program is free and open to all.

Quiet Book Club / September 23, October 7, November 11, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Co-hosted by the SMC Library and Museum of Art, Quiet Book Club is a cozy hour set aside just for you to relax with a book, enjoy some refreshments, and take a break from your day. We’ll have soft music, comfy seating, and a selection of books to borrow, or you’re welcome to bring your own (print or digital).

Yoga in the Galleries / September 26, October 17, December 5, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Join the Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art for a Vinyasa style yoga flow class led by Ellie Keating. Bring a mat, leave the past week at the door, and get ready to reset by syncing breath to movement while surrounded by art.

Please RSVP by filling out the google form linked here.

Sketch Sessions / September 30, October 28, December 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join the MoA for an hour of sketching! Open to visitors of all skill levels, these sessions invite you to slow down, observe works on display, and create original drawings inspired by your surroundings. Materials will be provided.

Crafternoon / October 1, November 5, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join the SMCMoA and the Library for a Crafternoon inspired by the work of Malcolm W. Kenter. This Crafternoon we will be crafting mini sculptures of utility found around Saint Mary’s campus.

First Friday / October 2, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join the SMCMoA, CWGE, and campus partners for a late night at the museum with activities! More details to come.

Communal Threads / October 10, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art (SMCMoA) invites you to participate in an ongoing collaborative weaving and artist residency with April Camlin. Based in the William Keith gallery, Camlin's residency hours are open to visitors, faculty, students, and community members, who will help construct and create a woven fiber work for the forthcoming Spring 2027 exhibition, Interwoven.

Grounded in socially engaged artistic practice, the residency explores weaving as both a material process and a framework for collective strength, bringing participants together through sustained acts of making and conversation. Camlin’s interdisciplinary work examines disparities within the healthcare system, highlighting the social, economic, and structural inequities that shape experiences of care. Residency hours will be held from October 10th through November 25th.

Open to individuals of all experience levels, the project offers an opportunity to engage directly with contemporary artistic research while contributing to a work that reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences of the broader community.

Study Salon / October 11-13, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join the Museum of Art (MoA) for a late-night study session! For midterms week (Sun–Tues), MoA is open late.

Gaze at some art.
Set up a study spot at the gallery tables.
Enjoy quiet time and a few laughs.

William Keith Week / November 16-20

Explore this leading figure of California landscape painting. The SMCoA boasts the largest collection of the artist’s work and archival materials. Join the Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art in celebrating the birthday of painter William Keith, a leading figure in the history of California landscape painting. With more than 200 paintings by Keith, the SMCMoA cares for the most comprehensive collection of the artist’s work and biographer’s archival materials. Learn more about Keith here.

William Keith Week begins November 16, with activities leading up to Keith's birthday on Saturday, November 21. More details to come.

Study Salon / December 12-13, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join the Museum of Art (MoA) for a late-night study session! For finals week (Saturday–Sunday), MoA is open late.

Gaze at some art.
Set up a study spot at the gallery tables.
Enjoy quiet time and a few laughs.

Curator Led Tours

Select Thursdays - 11 a.m.

Join us for Curator-led walk-in tours. These tours offer insights into current exhibitions. Walk-in tours are offered from September through December.

Student Led Tours

Saturdays – 2 p.m.

Looking for a guided museum experience? Join us for student-led walk-in tours. These tours are designed to be interactive and inquiry-based. Student tours are offered from September through December.