Billy Love

Billy Love is the Deputy Executive Director for Mission and Programs at The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts (Highlands, NC). An arts educator and non-profit professional, Billy has more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of communities, people, and learning. His roles at The Bascom span curatorial, educational, and outreach initiatives, which allow the organization to offer robust visual arts programs focused on the support of emerging artists and the building of essential creative and visual literacy skills for youth and adults. His leadership is focused on fostering the artistic capacities of individuals and on engaging with local and regional entities to enhance the creative economy of Western North Carolina. A muralist and photographer, Billy received his Bachelors in Studio Art from Furman University (Greenville, SC) and his Masters in Art Education from Western Carolina University.