Past ExhibitionsFolk Art and Outsider Art from the Collection of Jonathan WilliamsMay 15 – June 17, 2004 Sculptures, all manner of carved canes, painted wooden animals and dolls, papier-mache and masks, with bodacious names like Devil’s Weenie Roast, Miss Fits, and Duck Woman of Orpliss were the focus of this delightful exhibition of regional folk art. Jonathan Williams, author and exhibition collector, sums it up by saying the South has two faces, one represented by a quote from Tom Waits, “The Devil’s just God when he’s drunk.” The other, summed up in an old Blue Ridge invitation, “Boys, take chairs. Stay all night.” Interact / ReactSeptember 3 – 25, 2004 Diane McPhail, ever on the cutting edge of art happenings, created life size books. Other artists created works in reaction to her exhibited pieces. One thing inspired another… art creates art creates art, resulting in a delightful, often powerful interaction of artists and ideas. Harvey Littleton StudioJune 25 – July 20, 2005 Harvey Littleton is the father of the studio glass movement. He and many other renowned glass artists were the focus of this beautiful presentation of two- and three-dimensional sculptural glass works and vitreographs. Wood WorksJuly 30 – August 25, 2005 Wood is an ancient, vibrant, ever-changing medium, alive with movement and possibility. Artists from all over the Southeast contributed three-dimensional works to this exhibition. Out of AfricaMay 6 – 25, 2006 An exhibition of works from the collection of C.L. Moorehead, Jr. The extensive collection of African Cameroon art procured by missionaries, Alma Henderson and her late husband, was purchased by C.L. Moorehead to bequeath to the University of Georgia. The Bascom was the first venue for its public exhibition. The Art of SoundJuly 1 – August 3, 2006 Beautifully turned rosewood and ebony, carved birch and maple with inlaid ivory, and other creations of exotic woods gave viewers a double delight… seeing and hearing music. Works of art, inspired by music were interspersed amongst displays of instruments. Recorded music to match the mood and tone complemented the exhibition for an innovative, interactive musical presentation. Southeastern Invitational Craft ExhibitionJune 16 – July 14, 2007 Guest curator, Mark Leach from the Mint Museum of Craft and Design has invited 12 of the most outstanding artists to participate in this exhibition celebrating the crafts of the Southeastern United States. Way Down South, Southern PhotographyJuly 21 – August 16, 2007 The Southern voice speaks through the photography collection of Arnell, Golden and Gregory and an outstanding photographer from the Highlands plateau. The Art of BasketryJune 16 – July 14, 2007 Baskets as sculptural forms - A diverse gathering of America’s finest artists working in fiber, metal, leather, fishskin, and more – our first national exhibition. Cover ArtDec. 1-20, 2007 A review of fine painting, drawing, and photography from regional artists that have appeared on Laurel Magazine covers. Art Leagues of the RegionJan. 12-26, 2008 An exhibition featuring the Highlands Art League and the Art Association of Macon County. Young Artists Program ExhibitionApril 5-12, 2008 Young at art! This exhibition featured artworks by students in the Young Artists Programs at The Bascom. Regional High School ExhibitionApril 29-26, 2008 Exhibition featuring art works created by regional high school students. Dovetail and Nail, Southern FurnitureMay 10 – June 12, 2008
Middle of NowhereJune 21-July 12, 2008
Portraits and FiguresJuly 19 – August 14, 2008 Artists create portraits and figures for a variety of reasons, sometimes to capture a likeness, sometimes to evoke a response from the viewer about the human form, or sometimes to immortalize an historical figure. This exhibition of art works from multiple collections explored the artist’s approach to the portrait and figure.
Contemporary Folk ArtAugust 23 – September 18, 2008 For decades, contemporary folk art was defined as work created by rural or small town untrained individuals. In more recent years the field of contemporary folk art has expanded to include works produced in big cities and suburbs across the country. Folk art and its artists have been referred to as stimulating, naive, self-taught, primitive, amateur, visionary, intuitive and always creative. Contemporary folk artists, and their innovative use of materials, was the heart and soul of this exhibition. 2008 Juried Art ExhibitionOctober 11 – November 13, 2008 Best of Show: Jean Banas First Place: Charles Caldemeyer Second Place: Karen Fields Third Place: Janet Whitehead Fourth Place: Lee Sipe Honorable Mention: Sandy Donn, Zada Jackson, Carol Rollick, Hilda Spain-Owen and Jack Stern Click here to download the exhibition checklist>>
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