Past Exhibitions

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Photographic Works by Greg Newington
February 19 – March 7, 2010
Ground floor of main building (enter at rear)
General viewing hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

An Artist in Construction
May 15 - 29, 2010
Main Gallery
Designing, planning and febrication are common in the process of constructing pottery and architecture. Dr. Patrick Taylor shares his images of The Bascom building project and ceramics fro his studio.

Recent Works: Chad Awalt
May 15 - June 20, 2010
Balcony Gallery
Take a glimpse into the current work of artists from The Bascom collection in this series. Awalt's carved wood sculptures combine the expressiveness of human figures with the sensitivity and warmth of wood.

On View: Artists-in-Residence and Ceramic Wine Goblets
May 15 - June 6
Atrium and Education Galleries
Artists-in-Residence: Janet Filer, painter; Sandy Webster, book arts; Judy Richardson, sculpture; and Bill van Gilder, ceramist.
Ceramic Wine Goblets and cups are symbolic of celebration. Join us and raise a glass to celebrate the artistic craftsmanship of various contemporary ceramists.

Student Works: Regional High Schools
May 15 - 29
Education Gallery
The Bascom is pleased to partner with regional high schools to provide the opportunity for students to display their talent and exhibit their accomplishments in a professional environment.

Mud to Music, Ceramic Instruments
May 15–July 4
Loft Gallery
Curators: Barry Hall and Brian Ramson
Explore an array of instruments and sound sculptures made from clay by nationally recognized ceramic innovators.

Treasures of Private Collections
June 5–August 1, Main Gallery
View selected works from diverse collections. The exhibition comprises glass by Dale Chihuly, photography by Dorothea Lange, sculpture from Indonesia, prayer carpets, handcrafted rifles and decoys, and paintings by emerging contemporary artists. Engage with these collectors as they share an insight into their personal choices.

Youth Art from Outer Space
June 4–July 18, Children’s Gallery
Work by The Bascom’s young artists.

Recent Works: Sid Luck
June 26–August 8, Balcony Gallery
Take a glimpse into the current work of artists from The Bascom collection in this series. North Carolina treasure Sid Luck continues the ancient art of wheel-thrown pottery in Sea Grove, NC, where he is the fifth generation of the Luck pottery tradition.

On View: Artists In Residence and Toe River Potters
July 24–August 22, Atrium and Education Gallery
Artists in Residence: Matt Liddle, printmaker and bookarts; Holly Hanessian, ceramics; Lewis Knauss, fiber; Mira Lehr, mixed media; Tom Turner, ceramist; Phillip Garrett, painter.
Toe River Potters: Norm Schulmann, Claudia Dunaway, Ken Sedberry, Mark Peters and Courtney Martin.

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