Welcome to The Bascom
A Center for the Visual Arts
High on a mountain plateau, The Bascom art center provides audiences of all ages with stimulating, diverse exhibitions, studio art instruction and other cultural experiences. Join us now on our new six-building, six-acre campus in Highlands, North Carolina. The Bascom offers you and your family and friends a community gathering-place amid art and nature, along with many program offerings. Free Admission!
Upcoming at the Bascom
Announcements:
Early Bird Discount13-Jan-2012 through 31-Mar-2012Sign up for any Adult Class or Workshop over $100 (based on membership price) by March 31 and receive a 10% discount when you pay in full. For more .. |
Exhibitions:
Blast Off at The Bascom01-Jan-2012 through 24-Feb-2012Blast Off at The Bascom through February 24 The Children's Gallery An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Litera.. |
Bascom Instructors07-Jan-2012 through 01-Mar-2012A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors.. |
Regional Art21-Jan-2012 through 25-Mar-2012We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-prof.. |
Workshops:
Open Studio: Two Dimensional Independent Study - January03-Jan-2012 through 31-Jan-2012Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11 am – 4 pm Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 11 am – 4 pm Medium: Mixed Media Level: .. |
Open Studio: Ceramics - January04-Jan-2012 through 30-Jan-2012Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 2 - 4 pm Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 2 - 4 pm Fridays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 1 - 4 pm Saturdays, .. |
Open Studio: Ceramics - February01-Feb-2012 through 29-Feb-2012Mondays, February 6, 27 12 noon – 4 pm Mondays, February 13, 20 2 – 5 pm Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 29 12 noon – 4 pm .. |
Painting Basics and Beyond - February01-Feb-2012 through 22-Feb-2012Wednesdays February 1, 8, 15, 22 10 am – 12 noon Medium: Painting Level: I & II Instructor: Robin Swaby Tuition: $100 member/$.. |
Open Studio: Two Dimensional Independent Study - February02-Feb-2012 through 28-Feb-2012Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 11 am – 4 pm Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23 11 am – 4 pm Medium: Mixed Media Level: I &.. |
Glazing Techniques04-Feb-2012 through 05-Feb-2012Saturday and Sunday February 4 – 5 10 am – 4 pm Medium: ceramics Level: I & II Instructor: Frank Vickery Tuition: $1.. |
Journaling Mornings - February04-Feb-2012 through 04-Feb-2012Saturday February 4 10 am – 12:30 pm Medium: Journaling Level: I & II Instructor: Betty Holt Tuition: $35 member/$70 non-m.. |
Drawing Basics and Beyond - February06-Feb-2012 through 27-Feb-2012Mondays February 6, 13, 20, 27 10 am – 12 noon or 5:15 – 7:15 pm Medium: Drawing Level: I & II Instructor: Knight Mart.. |
Ceramics: Beginning and Beyond - February07-Feb-2012 through 16-Feb-2012Tuesdays and Thursdays February 7, 9, 14, 16 1 – 3 pm or 5:15 – 7:15 pm Medium: ceramics Level: I & II Instructor: Fra.. |
Ceramic Sculpture - February13-Feb-2012 through 22-Feb-2012Mondays and Wednesdays February 13, 15, 20, 22 12 noon – 2 pm Medium: ceramics Level: I & II Instructor: Colette Clark Tui.. |
Discovering the Image - February18-Feb-2012 through 18-Feb-2012Saturday February 18 10 am – 4 pm Medium: Painting Level: I, II & III Instructor: Diane McPhail Tuition: $75 member/$110 n.. |
Horse Hair and Fuming Fires18-Feb-2012 through 19-Feb-2012Saturday and Sunday February 18 – 19 10 am – 4 pm Medium: ceramics Level: I, II & III Instructor: Frank Vickery Tuit.. |
Youth Art:
Creation Station - January07-Jan-2012 through 28-Jan-2012Saturdays January 7, 14, 21, 28 10 am – 12 noon Stretch your imagination and have fun in the art studio. January's theme is Appal.. |
Art Adventure - January17-Jan-2012 through 21-Feb-2012Tuesdays January 17 - February 21 3:15 - 4:30 pm Roll up your sleeves and join in on the fun after school! You will work on individual .. |
Creation Station - February07-Feb-2012 through 28-Feb-2012Saturdays February 7, 14, 21, 28 10 am – 12 noon Kids of all ages can come and stretch their imaginations in the art studio. Febr.. |
Make Your Own Book18-Feb-2012 through 19-Feb-2012Saturday - Sunday February 18 - 19 1 - 4 pm Writing, drawing and decorating a handmade book is a creative craft that will spark your im.. |
Friends Around the Globe - February25-Feb-2012 through 25-Feb-2012Saturday February 25 1 - 3 pm What in the world is going on? Explore world cultures through these fun, creative and entertaining activi.. |
Family Art Experience:
Be My Valentine11-Feb-2012 through 11-Feb-2012Saturday February 11 1 - 3 pm Valentine's Day is right around the corner and you may be looking for that perfect gift or decoration. Cr.. |
Events:
Winter Barn Dance - February08-Dec-2011 through 25-Feb-2012This Winter we are Keeping Warm with High Energy Barn Dancing Saturday, February 25 @ 7—10 pm Tickets: $5 Food and libations will .. |
Art Cinema in the Loft Gallery07-Jan-2012 through 31-Mar-2012Sit back and enjoy our weekly feature presentation ... Castle :: Saturday, January 7 @ 2 pm A Century of Quilts :: Saturday, January 14 .. |
Winter Barn Dance - January28-Jan-2012 through 28-Jan-2012This Winter we are Keeping Warm with High Energy Barn Dancing Saturday, January 28 @ 7—10 pm Tickets: $5 Food and libat.. |
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Hours of OperationOpen Year Round!
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Exhibition, Galleries & The ShopMonday—Saturday | 10am—5pmSunday | 12 noon—5pm Administrative OfficesMonday—Friday | 9 am—5 pm |
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