Bascom Clay Symposium Sponsorship
Summary:
Each year, the Bascom Clay Symposium brings together three of the nation’s best ceramics artists for a weekend of demonstrations, discussions, and exhibitions. The multi-day program includes a series of public events, including a keynote address and reception. The Symposium brings hundreds of attendees. Thanks to the generosity of Bascom sponsors, the symposium is free to all. 2026 Dates: September 25 & 26*
Dahlia Festival Sponsorship
Summary:
In 2025, the Plateau’s annual Dahlia Festival became a permanent part of The Bascom’s programming. Free events celebrating the glorious dahlia will be held on The Bascom campus including a kick-off reception, the popular single bloom competition and visiting guest speakers from the professional world of dahlias. Floral designers are invited to respond to a work of art in a Bascom exhibition creating beautiful vignettes throughout campus, and floral design courses are offered.
Community Day Sponsorship
Summary:
The Bascom hosts a community-wide, free public event, known as Community Day each year in early July. Community Day offers no-cost arts activities for children and families from 11am-2pm on The Bascom campus and generally welcomes 400 visitors. We also offer Community Day opportunities for partners to participate such as the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org