Nearly one in five people in Jackson and Macon counties fall beneath the poverty line, and one in four children in Western North Carolina face hunger on a regular basis. On October 4, join the […]
The Bascom is connecting with the community even when people can’t be physically together. “When it became clear that we needed to close our doors for the safety of the public, our students, and our […]
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts is pleased to announce the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors. Volunteers are a valued part of The Bascom family and it is with the most-sincere […]
After serving on The Bascom Board for the past seven years, five of which were as Chair, Mike Campbell is passing the baton to incoming Chair Bill Reeves. “It’s been a privilege to serve The […]
After months and months of studio members at The Bascom cranking out pieces of artwork, it’s time for the 8th Annual Dave Drake Studio Barn Sale this weekend (July 26-28) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m at […]
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts invites the public to view the first exhibition in a new multi-year series. This series, held in the main floor Bunzl Gallery, will highlight curated works by […]
Highlands Sotheby’s International Realty has been collaborating with The Bascom for many years exhibiting artwork from area artists at their Cashiers Office, and the tradition continues at their recently opened new location at 95 Highway […]
The Bascom is pleased to announce its selection, through a nationwide competitive application process, to work with the DeVos Institute in its Strategic Planning and Research Initiative. The DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the […]
The children from The Gordon Center were creating snowflakes and learning about Emperor Penguins while at The Bascom during the snowy-wintery week. The children from the Center come to The Bascom as part of its Outreach […]
HFW Truckin’ event draws big crowds at The Bascom campus on Friday Clad in raincoats and prepared for the worst, those attending Highlands Food and Wine Truckin’ event leisurely strolled along The Bascom’s campus lined […]
Artists have been incorporating food and drink into their craft for centuries and The Bascom’s fall exhibit pays homage to this union with “A Matter of Taste.” “Food is a necessary part of life and […]
The Summer of 2018 has been monumental for The Bascom On July 20th, we had a wonderful Mountains in Bloom Garden Tour. Over 700 people toured 6 amazing gardens in Highlands. Thank you to the […]
The 7th annual pottery sales will be held in the historic Dave Drake Studio Barn from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 27-29, formerly known as the Crane’s riding stable. Enjoy wonderful and beautiful handmade […]
The Bascom in Highlands runs a week-long pottery workshop for children lead by Ceramics Teaching Resident Beth West. The kids learn basic pottery techniques and then create their masterpieces. “We make clay more accessible to […]