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!
Open Year Round! |
Upcoming at the Bascom
Announcements:
Exhibitions:
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-2012Here at The Bascom, we live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. In honor of these artists; and the non-profit organizations .. |
Chicks: It's All Gone to the Birds31-Mar-2012 through 17-Jun-2012Join us in celebrating the fascinating world of our feathered friends. This exceptional collection of avian themed art showcases artists at their fine.. |
Young at Art, K - 1207-Apr-2012 through 19-May-2012The Bascom is proud to offer the annual Art Exhibition in recognition of the creative spirit in children and youth, and the educational and artist.. |
Alex Matisse: Ometto12-May-2012 through 21-Oct-2012Alex Matisse: Ometto May 12 - October 21 Campus This installation of large ceramic vessels will be the signature work on The Bascom campus in.. |
Green Art17-May-2012 through 08-Jul-2012A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Glass Movement and environmentally friendly art. Tracy Kirchmann, glass artist, aided in .. |
Tim Curtis: Suspended26-May-2012 through 26-Aug-2012This large-scale kinetic sculpture of suspended ceramic discs that are mounted and hung from the ceiling provides gentle, undulating, invisible waves... |
Her Impressions23-Jun-2012 through 16-Sep-2012From household names like Mary Cassatt to lesser known artists like Ada Murphy and Sara Hess, the movement called Impressionism blossomed within the c.. |
Workshops:
Ceramics Beginning and Beyond - May01-May-2012 through 10-May-2012Tuesdays and Thursdays May 1, 3, 8, 10 1 – 3 pm or 5:15 – 7:15 pm Medium: ceramics Level: I & II Instructor: Frank Vicker.. |
Open Studio: Two Dimensional Independent Study - May01-May-2012 through 31-May-2012Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11 am – 4 pm Thursdays, May 3, 10, 24, 31 11 am – 4 pm Medium: Mixed Media Level: I & II.. |
Open Studio: Ceramics - May02-May-2012 through 28-May-2012Monday, May 7 12 - 5 pm Monday, May 21 2 - 4 pm Monday, May 28 10 am 4 pm Tuesday, May 22 1 - 4 pm Wednesdays, May 2, 9 12 - 5 .. |
Painting Basics and Beyond - May02-May-2012 through 23-May-2012Wednesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23 10 am – 12 noon Medium: Painting Level: I & II Instructor: Robin Swaby Tuition: $100 member/$135 .. |
Watercolor Basics and Beyond - May02-May-2012 through 23-May-2012Wednesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23 1 - 3 pm Medium: Painting Level: I & II Instructor: Robin Swaby Tuition: $100 member/$135 non-member .. |
Drawing Basics and Beyond - May07-May-2012 through 28-May-2012Mondays May 7, 14, 21, 28 10 am – 12 noon or 5:15 – 7:15 pm Medium: Drawing Level: I & II Instructor: Knight Martorel.. |
Ceramic Sculpture - May14-May-2012 through 23-May-2012Mondays and Wednesdays May 14, 16, 21, 23 12 noon – 2 pm Medium: ceramics Level: I & II Instructor: Colette Clark Tuition: $125 .. |
Photoshop25-May-2012 through 26-May-2012Friday, May 25 2 – 5 pm Saturday, May 26 10 am - 4 pm Medium: Photography Level: I, II & III Instructor: Greg Newington Tuition.. |
"Are You Talking to Me? Dialogue: It Ain't Just Talking Baby"26-May-2012 through 26-May-2012Saturday, May 26 10 am - 4 pm Medium: writing Level: I, II & III Instructor: Tim Curtis Tuition: $75 member / $110 non-member Via se.. |
Are You Talking To Me? Dialogue: It Ain't Just Talking Baby!26-May-2012 through 26-May-2012Saturday May 26 10 am – 4 pm Medium: other Level: I, II & III Instructor: Tim Curtis Tuition: $75 member/$110 non-member .. |
Aviary Adobe Architecture29-May-2012 through 01-Jun-2012Tuesday - Friday May 29 - June 1 10 am – 4 pm Medium: ceramics Level: II & III Instructor: Barry Gregg Tuition: $320 membe.. |
Painting Basics and Beyond - June30-May-2012 through 20-Jun-2012Wednesdays May 30, June 6, 13, 20 10 am – 12 noon Medium: Painting Level: I & II Instructor: Robin Swaby Tuition: $100 member.. |
Watercolor Basics and Beyond - June30-May-2012 through 20-Jun-2012Wednesdays May 30, June 6, 13, 20 1 - 3 pm Medium: Painting Level: I & II Instructor: Robin Swaby Tuition: $100 member/$135 non-memb.. |
Impressionism through the Modern Eye01-Jun-2012 through 03-Jun-2012Friday - Sunday June 1 - 3 10 am – 4 pm Medium: Painting Level: I & II Instructor: Diane McPhail Tuition: $225 member/$260 n.. |
Open Studio: Ceramics - June02-Jun-2012 through 30-Jun-2012Mondays, June 4, 11 10 am - 1 pm Tuesdays, June 4, 12 1 - 4 pm Wednesdays, June 6, 13 10 am - 1 pm Fridays, June 22 10 am - 3 pm S.. |
Drawing Basics and Beyond - June04-Jun-2012 through 25-Jun-2012Mondays June 4, 11, 18, 25 10 am – 12 noon Medium: Drawing Level: I & II Instructor: Knight Martorell Tuition: $100 member/.. |
Open Studio: Two Dimensional Independent Study - June04-Jun-2012 through 19-Jun-2012Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 11 am – 4 pm Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 11 am – 4 pm Thursdays, June 7, 14 11 am - 4 pm Saturday, June 9 11 am.. |
Ceramics Beginning and Beyond - June05-Jun-2012 through 14-Jun-2012Tuesdays and Thursdays June 5, 7, 12, 14 10 am - 12 noon Medium: ceramics Level: I & II Instructor: Frank Vickery Tuition: $125 mem.. |
Carving Functional Pottery07-Jun-2012 through 09-Jun-2012Thursday, June 7 1 - 4 pm Friday - Saturday, June 8 - 9 10 am - 4 pm Medium: ceramics Level: II & III Instructor: Jim Connell Tuitio.. |
Painting from Nature - June09-Jun-2012 through 30-Jun-2012Saturdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 1 - 4 pm Medium: watercolor painting Level: II & III Instructor: Fayne Ansley Tuition: $150 member / $.. |
Birds and Bees15-Jun-2012 through 15-Jun-2012Friday, June 15 8:30 am - 11 am Medium: photography Level: I & II Instructor: Clay Bolt Tuition: $35 member / $70 non-member The.. |
Youth Art:
Art Adventure - April24-Apr-2012 through 29-May-2012Tuesdays April 24 - May 29 3:15 - 4:30 pm Roll up your sleeves and join in on the fun after school! You will work on individual and coll.. |
Creation Station - May05-May-2012 through 26-May-2012Saturdays May 5, 12, 19, 26 10 am – 12 noon Stretch your imagination and have fun in the art studio. May's theme will be projects.. |
Friends Around the Globe - May26-May-2012 through 26-May-2012Saturday May 26 1 - 3 pm What in the world is going on? Explore world cultures through these fun, creative and entertaining activities... |
Beginning Ceramics11-Jun-2012 through 20-Jun-2012Mondays & Wednesdays June 11 - 20 2 - 4 pm This beginning level class will introduce students to basic pottery skills. Students wil.. |
Beginning Ceramics, Pottery in a Pinch15-Jun-2012 through 16-Jun-2012Friday and Saturday June 15-16 10 am - 12 noon This introductory class will give young students the opportunity to get dirty! Basic hand bu.. |
Art Camp I, Ships Ahoy19-Jun-2012 through 22-Jun-2012Tuesday-Friday June 19-22 10 am-1 pm Ages 6-9 2-5 pm Ages 10-14 Jump aboar.. |
Family Art Experience:
Photography, Amphibians in a Flash16-Jun-2012 through 16-Jun-2012Saturday June 16 8:30-11 am This workshop offers a unique opportunity for parents and their children to experience nature together through.. |
