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-acre, architect-designed campus in Highlands, North Carolina. The Bascom offers you and your family and friends a community gathering place amid art and nature and many program offerings.

~ Free admission
~ Education programs offered year-round in ground-floor of main building
~ Exhibitions, shop open May-December, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
~ Cafe open May-October

Note: during inclement weather, The Bascom mimics the Highlands School closing schedule. If school is closed, then The Bascom is closed.