Now On Display
The Bascom’s major exhibitions highlight the work of the artists who live and work in our region, Bascom instructors and students, Artist Fellows and Residents, as well as world-renowned artists whose work might not otherwise be seen in this region. The Bascom's 3 galleries and the Winkler Sculpture and Nature Trail are host to approximately 10 exhibitions each year, which pair with our Outreach and Education departments to attract 20,000 visitors to The Bascom. Free guided tours are available upon advanced request.
In its fourth year, The Outdoor Sculpture Program features new works by celebrated local and regional artists on The Bascom Campus along the Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail and in Cashiers, through the efforts of our partner organization, Vision Cashiers.
- GALLERY: Horst Winkler Sculpture Trail
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: April 30, 2024
- THROUGH: April 30, 2026
- MEDIUM(S): Sculpture
Emergence places mentorship at its center, emphasizing the transformative role of teaching and guidance in nurturing artistic growth. This exhibition explores the collaborative relationships between faculty mentors and their students, offering a compelling perspective on the dynamic interplay between instruction and creativity.
- GALLERY: Bunzl Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: January 17, 2026
- THROUGH: April 25, 2026
- MEDIUM(S): Various
This winter, The Bascom welcomes sculptor and educator Casey Schachner as the 2026 Winter Resident Artist. An Associate Professor of Art at Georgia Southern University, Schachner will develop a new site-specific installation for the Thompson Gallery through The Bascom’s Winter Resident Artist Program, known as W.R.A.P. Her exhibition, on view January 24 through May 2, invites audiences to consider themes of place, identity, and material experience.
- GALLERY: Thompson Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Casey Schachner
- ON DISPLAY: January 24, 2026
- THROUGH: May 2, 2026
This exhibition honors the vital contributions of visiting artist educators whose creativity and mentorship have enriched The Bascom’s programming. Featuring works across various mediums, the Instructor Showcase explores the symbiotic relationship between artistic practice and teaching.
- GALLERY: Joel Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: January 24, 2026
- THROUGH: April 11, 2026
- MEDIUM(S): Various
Coming Soon
Photography Resident Exhibition - Dean Kessmann
In this Photography Resident Exhibition, realism succumbing to abstraction or is it the other way around. Dean Kessmann presents a body of work shaped by walking,...
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I Sing Behind the Plow: A Century of Teaching Craft & Traditional Culture at the John C. Campbell Folk School
As the John C. Campbell Folk School celebrates its 100th anniversary, this exhibit highlights the range of craft and other traditions taught at this Appalachian institution....
See MoreConnecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026
As Georgia is known for its peaches and New Orleans for its jazz, so too is Western North Carolina known for its high quality craft. What makes WNC a center of craft is the...
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Voices of Influence: Celebrating the Impact of Women in Art (community call)
This exhibition honors the women whose artistic contributions have shaped, strengthened, and expanded the cultural landscape of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and the...
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Jo Sandman/TRACES from Black Mountain College Museum
After a life-changing summer studying at Black Mountain College, Boston-based artist Jo Sandman decided to devote her life to art. At BMC during that pivotal summer of 1951,...
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Ceramic Artists of The Bascom Clay Symposium
Presented in advance of The Bascom’s celebrated 2026 Clay Symposium, this exhibition brings together work by Andrew Godfrey Shaw, Alexander Thierry, and Tiffany Thomas,...
See MoreTHE BASCOM WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR EXHIBITION SPONSORS
Debi and David Bock
Marty and Dan Boone
Virginia and Mike Campbell
Hillary Cone
Claire and Alex Crumbley
Susan Day
Margaret and Dallas Denny
Lynn DeVault and Glo Ghegan
Martha and Michael Dupuis
Ruthie and Berryman Edwards
Beverly Ellars
Sue Emanuelson, Murphy Townsend, and Gregor Turk
Cathy and Bob Fisher
Marylon Glass
Louree and Bill Greehey
Nancy and Charles Harrison
Kendra and Rick Hildbold
Jo and Jack Hill
Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein
Maudie and Bill Huff
Gail Coutcher Hughes and T im Hughes
Jane Jerry
Elizabeth and Bill Jump
Ann Klamon
Frank Langford
Dianne and Myron Mall
Marianne and Mark Mahaffey
Heath Massey and John Mitchener
Anita and Larry Maxwell
Diane and Ray McPhail
Melissa and William Meyers
Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep
Charlene and Tony Palmisano
Kathy and Tony Prosser
Nancy and Kevin Race
The Estate of Cary Saurage
Anneli and Robert Thiebaut
Mary Thompson
Marcia and Charlie Weber
Vance and Willis Willey
Leonard and Carla Wood
Ann Wrobleski
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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